Foreign visitors to Vietnam – and even some locals – are packing up the motorbike and going on long-haul drives through Nam Dinh Province for their summer vacations this year.
![]() From Hanoi, follow National Highway 1 southeast until you arrive at Nam Dinh and then follow along the route marked in blue on the map for a relaxing, fun-filled and scenic trip. ![]() Semi-collapsed church is the tallest building in the region ![]() Beach next to the church bustling with fishermen ![]() Specialities of coastal markets ![]() One of the friendliest market vendors you’ll ever meet ![]() Small shipyard ![]() Scalloping is a common occupation here ![]() Road through vast mangrove forest leading to Xuan Thuy National Park ![]() Mangroves from aerial view ![]() ![]() Ba Lat Estuary ![]() Memorial house of late General Secretary Truong Chinh ![]() Hanh Thien village, birthplace of General Secretary Truong Chinh ![]() 400-year-old Keo Pagoda in Hanh Thien village |
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