Red River

#cherryblossom25 #red River General Information: • Name: Red River (Vietnamese: Sông Hồng) • Origin: Begins in Yunnan Province, southwestern China. • Length: About 1,149 kilometers (714 miles). • Mouth: Flows through northern Vietnam, emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin. ⸻ 2. Path Through Countries: • China: Known as the Yuan River (Yuanjiang). • Vietnam: Flows through major provinces including Lào Cai, Yên Bái, and Hà Nội, the capital. • Major tributaries include the Black River (Sông Đà) and Lô River (Sông Lô). ⸻ 3. Importance: • Economic: Vital for agriculture, especially rice farming in the Red River Delta, Vietnam’s second-largest rice-producing area. • Cultural: Often appears in Vietnamese literature, poetry, and folklore. • Historical: The Red River Delta has been a cradle of Vietnamese civilization for thousands of years. ⸻ 4. Features: • Named for the reddish silt it carries, especially during the rainy season. • The river is known for flooding risks, especially before the construction of modern dikes and dams. Address - Ambiance/Facilities - Highlights - Avg. Price per Person - Rating -