Hoabinh, Vietnam

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The city of Hoa Binh (Peace), the capital of Hoa Binh Province, is 74 km south-west of Hanoi. This area is home to many hill-tribe people, including HÂ’mong and Thai. Hoa Binh can be visited on an all-day excursion from Hanoi, or as a stop on the long drive towards Dien Bien Phu. The town is on flats at the base of mountains. Local have adopted modern Vietnamese garb, however, Montagnard cloting is available for sale in the market, some in large sizes specially made for tourists. Crowbow, opium pipes and lots of other Montagnard paraphernalia can be bought in the market at Hoa Binh. Close to Hoa Binh is a large dam on the Da River, which is VietnamÂ’s largest reservoir. Tha Dam is part of a major hydroelectric scheme that generates power for the North.

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