Hòa Bình

Hòa Bình is the capital and largest city of Hòa Bình Province in the North Western Region of Vietnam. It is located in the north of the province on the Black River.

The city and its surroundings has a population of 328,468. The city is famous for the Hòa Bình Dam, formerly the largest dam in Vietnam.

The city is nestled between large hills and the Black River. The uphill town of Đà Bắc is a popular weekend destination. The city is a short drive from Hanoi and Việt Trì.