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The Red River flows past the Vietnamese capital Hanoi before emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin. Its estuary is an important Ramsar site and forms the main part of the Xuân Thủy National Park. The reddish-brown heavily silt-laden water gives the river its name.
The Red River is the second largest river in Vietnam and one of the five largest rivers on the East Asia coast. Its catchment covers parts of China and Vietnam and its water and sediment discharges greatly influence the hydrology in the Gulf of Tonkin.
The delta is named after the Red River, which originates in the Yunnan province of China and flows southeast through Vietnam before emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin. The river’s reddish-brown silt, which it carries from the mountainous regions, gives the river and the delta their distinctive name.
Red River, principal river of northern Vietnam. It rises in central Yunnan province, southwestern China, and flows southeast in a deep, narrow gorge, across the Tonkin region, through Hanoi, to enter the Gulf of Tonkin after a course of 750 miles (1,200 km).
The striking red waters of Song Hong constitute Northern Vietnam’s longest river. Originating in China’s Yunnan Province, Song Hong, also known as the Red River, majestically flows through North Vietnam before discharging in the Gulf of Tonkin.
On a Pandaw ship travellers are able to explore the key sites of Northern Vietnam by river ship traversing the Red River delta and its main tributaries, connecting the wonders of Halong Bay with the excitements of downtown Hanoi, and then on into the interior, well off the beaten track.
Unknown to most Westerners, the Red River (Song Hong in Vietnamese) is considered the historic and economic lifeblood of Northern Vietnam.
Densely populated and rich in agriculture, the Red River Delta Region is an economic powerhouse for Northern Vietnam. Fueled by the strong flowing Red and Thai Binh Rivers, tourism in the region is focused on major destinations like Hanoi or Haiphong.
The Red River is important in Vietnam for several reasons. It has been a vital trade route for centuries, supporting agriculture and fishing along its banks. It also holds cultural significance, symbolizing resilience and determination in Vietnamese history and folklore.
The Song Hong, or Red River, gets its name from its reddish-brown heavily silt-laden water. It begins in the Yunnan province of southwestern China, flows southeastward, and enters Vietnam through Lao Cai, a northwestern province.