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Vinh Son Destination Guide
Delve into Vinh Son in Vietnam
Vinh Son in the region of Vietnam (general) is a city in Vietnam - some 217 mi or ( 349 km ) South of Hanoi , the country's capital .
Current time in Vinh Son is now 05:45 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Ho Chi Minh " with a UTC offset of 7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Xom Dong Lanh, Xom De, Vinh Ang, Vinh, and Trung Tan. While being here, make sure to check out Xom Dong Lanh . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Vinh Son ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Quang Trach District
Quảng Trạch is a district of Quảng Bình province in the North Central Coast of Vietnam. The district capital is Ba Đồn. This district is divided into 34 commune-level subdivisions and faces the South China Sea. The Special Economic Zone surrounding Hòn La Port is located in this district. Hòn La has a capacity for vessels up to 10,000 metric tons, and may handle up to 12 million metric tons at full capacity.
Located at 17.83 106.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Gianh River
The Gianh River is a river in the Quang Binh Province of Vietnam's North Central Coast (Bắc Trung Bộ). The river is 268 km in length. It was the border between ruling families during the partition of Vietnam following the Trịnh-Nguyễn War of the 17th century, serving to effectively divide the country between northern and southern regions.
Located at 17.76 106.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
2009 Gianh River boat accident
The 2009 Gianh River boat accident occurred on 25 January 2009 on the Gianh River near Quảng Hải Village, in the Quang Trach district of Quang Binh Province in Vietnam. A wooden boat sank 20 meters from the shore in strong currents during windy conditions. There were reportedly over 80 people on board, yet the boat was capable of carrying only 20. The accident caused 42 deaths and five people were missing. The Prime Minister of Vietnam sent his condolences to the victims’ families.
Located at 17.76 106.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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