Hà Giang Province

Not to be confused with Hậu Giang Province

Hà Giang Province (Vietnamese: Tỉnh Hà Giang) is the northernmost province of Vietnam. It is located in the North Eastern Region and is bordered by Lào Cai Province to the west, Yên Bái Province to the south, Tuyên Quang Province to the south-east, and Cao Bằng Province to the east. It also borders China in the north. Its capital and largest city is Hà Giang, located in the central valley of the province. The province is known for its massive steep valleys, and its many ethnic minorities, such as the Hmong.

Geography
The province is one of the most mountainous in all of Vietnam. Much of the population is centered around the central plain, where the capital Hà Giang lies.

It is the northernmost province in the country, with the tip being just 7km south of the tropic of cancer. The northernmost point is a sloping plateau that dips steeply into a river valley that forms the border. On the peak there is a weather station and a buddhist shrine.