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.


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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.





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Semi-collapsed church is the tallest building in the region







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Beach next to the church bustling with fishermen





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Specialities of coastal markets 






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One of the friendliest market vendors you’ll ever meet 






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Small shipyard






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Scalloping is a common occupation here 






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Road through vast mangrove forest leading to Xuan Thuy National Park






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Mangroves from aerial view







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Ba Lat Estuary






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Memorial house of late General Secretary Truong Chinh






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Hanh Thien village, birthplace of General Secretary Truong Chinh






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400-year-old Keo Pagoda in Hanh Thien village 

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