Nam Dinh People

So many wonderful people were born in this province

Dinh Tien Dung

Dinh Tien Dung

5 October 1981

Attended and graduated from Course 44 of Crop Engineering at Hanoi University of Agriculture, where he held positions such as President of the Student Union of the Faculty of Agriculture, President of the Student Union. Hanoi University of Agriculture. After graduating, he followed the youth work industry and worked at the Central Youth Union.
(Wikipedia)

Duong Van Thai

Duong Van Thai

18 April 1992

A Vietnamese middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. His achivements are Athletics at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Men's 800 metres, Athletics at the 2018 ASEAN University Games – Men's 800 metres and Athletics at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Men's 1500 metres.
(Wikipedia)

Do My Linh

Do My Linh

19 August 1975

Đỗ Mỹ Linh, who uses the stagename Mỹ Linh, is a Vietnamese singer. Dubbed the “Vietnam's Queen of R&B” and the “Queen of Spring”, she is regarded as one of the most influential V-pop artists of all time. My Linh is noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals.
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Location

Nam Dinh province has a pristine 74km long seaside with great potential to develop both its fishing and water tourism economy. Currently, the economy of Nam Dinh depends mainly on agriculture, and is in fact one of the most important agricultural areas in Northern Vietnam. Nevertheless, the province is transforming rapidly from an agricultural to an industrial base, and aims to become one of the biggest industrial centers of Vietnam.

Weather

The weather in Nam Dinh comes from a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 240 C. December and January are the months with the coldest climate (16-170 C) whereas the hottest month is July with a mean temperature of 30o C. Nam Dinh has a medium humidity level of 85% with total annual rainfall of 1,800 mm, concentrated between May and October.

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History

According to the National Population Survey in 2009, the population in Nam Dinh was 1.8 million with a high population density of 1200 people/km². The people of Nam Dinh are famous for their studiousness and many have been celebrated as mirrors of learning, such as the mathematician and poet Luong The Vinh, or the scientist and philosopher Dao Su Tich. The province is renowned as a center of culture, and holds an important place in the beliefs of the northern Vietnamese people. It is the location of many traditional festivals, relics and religious sites that have been well preserved from ancient times. Historically it was the center of the Tran Dynasty, which is best known for defeating three Mongol invasions between 1225 and 1400.

Popular Attractions

4 Best Places to Visit In Nam Dinh

  • Nam Dinh Travel - Vieng Market

    Vieng Market

    Lunar New Year perhaps consists of various traditions and festivals in Vietnam. Standing out from several spring activities is Vieng market, a unique market in Nam Dinh.

    Photo: vietnamonline.com

  • Nam Dinh Travel - Thinh Long Beach

    Thinh Long Beach

    Thing Long is a new beach in Hai Hau, Nam Dinh that has only recently become popular.

    Photo: vietnamonline.com

  • Nam Dinh Travel - Xuan Thuy National Park

    Xuan Thuy National Park

    Not only famous for spectacular religious architecture, Nam Dinh is a special destination for nature lovers with Xuan Thuy National Park, one of the country's biggest natural homes for hundreds of fauna species, especially birds.

    Photo: vietnamonline.com

  • Nam Dinh Travel - Tran Temple

    Tran Temple

    Tran Temple in Nam Dinh is a famous destination, where kings of the Tran Dynasty and their mandarins are worshiped.

    Photo: vietnamonline.com


Frequently asked questions

How to travel around Nam Dinh?

Taking a taxi to get around Nam Dinh is the most convenient way. Mai Linh is the most reputable taxi brand, but you can get Nam Dinh taxi, or Hoang Sa taxi as well. In case you want to save cost, some shop in the city does offer motorbike rental. Or if you wish to get to the beach, the city has bus number 1 to Quat Lam Beach and bus number 2 to Thinh Long Beach.

Which is the most famous festivals in Nam Dinh?

Nam Dinh holds a dozens of festivals every year and below are the most popular ones for your references:
  • Vieng Market Festival on January 8th (Lunar calendar)
  • Phu Day Festival from March 1st to 10th (Lunar calendar) – the main day is on the 3rd
  • Tran Temple Festival from August 15th to 20th (Lunar calendar)
  • Co Le Pagoda Festival from September 13th to the 16th (Lunar calendar)

Must-see attractions in Nam Dinh?

If you want to discover new places with less tourist, Nam Dinh is a perfect stopover. The city offers both historical sightseeings and beautiful landmarks, some popular sites are as follows:
  • Tran Temple
  • Co Le Pagoda
  • Phu Day Relics Complex
  • Thinh Long Beach
  • Quat Lam Beach
  • Xuan Thuy National Park

When should I visit Nam Dinh?

Nam Dinh features a tropical monsoon climate and it is favorable for year-round visits. However, summertime (from May to September) is hotter when the temperature is around 26 – 33 degrees C.