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Country: Vietnam
Province: Bac Giang

Bac Giang Holiday Weather today


Date/time of update: March 19, 2024, 6:04 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Light Rain

Temperature: 18.04°C
Temperature feels like: 17.96°C
Minimum Temperature: 18.04°C
Maximum Temperature: 18.04°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1020hPa
Humidity:79%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 6.65m/sec
Wind Direction: 18 degrees
Cloudiness: 100%
Sunrise: 2024-03-18 11:00:10
Sunset: 2024-03-19 11:05:45

Bac Giang Province is bordered to the north and north-east by Lang Son, to the east and south-east by Quang Ninh, to the south by Hai Duong and Bac Ninh, to the south-west by Hanoi and to the west by Thai Nguyen. Bac Giang is not much known to the travelers to Vietnam. There is not really good infrastructure for tourism in the province yet.

Son Dong, Bac Giang
Son Dong, Bac Giang

Geography of Bac Giang

The terrain of Bac Giang includes mountainous areas (72%) and low-hill areas (28%) with small plains in between. There are patches of primeval forest in the mountainous areas while the hilly areas are covered with litchi plantations.

Mountains at Luc Nam Bac Giang Province
Mountains at Luc Nam Bac Giang Province

There are three main rivers in Bac Giang: Cau, Thuong and Luc Nam. These rivers discharge the water into the Red River and the Thai Binh River. The Cau River forms a natural border between Bac Ninh and Bac Giang running northwest-southeast. The Thuong River starts its course from the north of the province running north-south. The Luc Nam River starts from the mountains of Yen Tu running northeast-southwest and then north-south.

A beautiful grass-covered hill at Dong Cao, Bac Giang
A beautiful grass-covered hill at Dong Cao, Bac Giang

Climate

Bac Giang shares the weather pattern with those provinces in the Northeast of Vietnam. The province has a tropical monsoon climate with dry winter from late November through February, spring from late February through April, summer from May through late August, autumn from late August to early November. The temperatures in Bac Giang are lower than the Red River Delta while slightly higher than the other provinces in the Northeast of Vietnam. The average annual rainfall is 1,533mm.

Ethereal landscape at Dong Cao, Bac Giang
Ethereal landscape at Dong Cao, Bac Giang

During the summer – autumn months, Bac Giang may be hit by tropical storms which are often much weakened thanks to the high mountain range of Yen Tu – Dong Trieu, hence less destructive power.

Bac Giang Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions in Bac Giang

1/ Ancient Village of Tho Ha

The province has a few ancient villages and Buddhist pagodas, of which Tho Ha is visited more on a day trip from Hanoi by those who love the feel of ordinary life in a Vietnamese old village. Photographers may like to contact Paradissa for a photography tour to this amazing village which bears vivid vestige of time and history of the village.

Gate to the Tho Ha Ancient Village, Bac Giang Vietnam
Gate to the Tho Ha Ancient Village, Bac Giang Vietnam

2/ Dong Cao Prairie

Nature lovers will have a great time soaking in the wild and sublime beauty of Dong Cao Prairie with elevation of 600m above sea level. You can go hiking and camping here and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind. Expect to have unbelievable photographs of the captivating mountains at sunrise and sunset.

Dawn at Dong Cao Prairie in Son Dong District, Bac Giang
Dawn at Dong Cao Prairie in Son Dong District, Bac Giang

 

Dong Cao, Son Dong, Bac Giang
Dong Cao, Son Dong, Bac Giang

3/ Khe Ro Forest

Besides, there is a patch of primeval forest of Khe Ro at Son Dong District which belongs to Tay Yen Tu Nature Reserve and which is inhabited by Tay, San Chi, Cao Lan, and Dao ethnic minorities.

Wild nature at the Khe Ro Forest, Bac Giang Province
Wild nature at the Khe Ro Forest, Bac Giang Province

There is a sustainable tourism project at Khe Ro trying to attract adventure travelers with the breathtaking natural beauty and untouched culture. A trip to Khe Ro forest could be combined with a trip to Halong Bay and Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh Province. Activities at Khe Ro include trekking, hiking, homestaying,... A trip to Khe Ro from Hanoi may take 2-3 days depending on individual interests. Homestay at a local ethnic family is the only choice for those who take a tour to Khe Ro.

Sunrise over Dong Cao, Son Dong, Bac Giang
Sunrise over Dong Cao, Son Dong, Bac Giang

4/ Then Village – Village of Violinists

A specialty of Bac Giang for classical music lovers can be found at the Then Village of which the villagers play the violin/viola. Visiting the village, you’ll be lost in amazing tunes by local farmers in the settings of vast green fields...The village is in Thai Dao, Lang Giang, Bac Giang – 70km northeast of Hanoi.

Things to do, travel and tours in Bac Giang

1/ Adventure Tours, Hiking Tours, Nature Tours

Paradissa offers 2-day adventure tour, nature tour to Dong Cao, Khe Ro Forest from Hanoi. The tour could be extended to visit Ha Long Bay and Yen Tu Pagoda.

2/ Photography tours

Paradissa operates photography tours to Tho Ha and Dong Cao in Bac Giang for half a day, full day or 2 days from Hanoi. Please contact our specialists for further details.

Spectacular nature at Dong Cao, Bac Giang Province
Spectacular nature at Dong Cao, Bac Giang Province

How to get there and away

The provincial capital of Bac Giang is Bac Giang City, 50km north of Hanoi. There are daily trains, buses between these two cities.

Bac Giang Average Monthly Rainfall and Temperatures


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