Chí Linh

Coordinates: 21°07′59″N 106°22′59″E / 21.133°N 106.383°E / 21.133; 106.383
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Chí Linh Town
Thị xã Chí Linh
Country Vietnam
RegionRed River Delta
ProvinceHải Dương
CapitalSao Đỏ
Area
 • Total108 sq mi (281 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total149,555
Time zoneUTC+07:00 (Indochina Time)

Chí Linh is a small town part of Hải Dương Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. In 2015, it was upgraded from a rural district (huyen) to a district level town. Chí Linh is known as a very beautiful country with six rivers converging, with hills, mountains, forests ... The capital of the district is Sao Đỏ (Red Star).

There are many beautiful temples and pagodas in Chi Linh. Many of them concerning with Vietnam's National Heroes: Trần Hưng Đạo, Nguyễn Trãi, Chu Văn An. Côn Sơn and Kiếp Bạc pagodas are famous all over Vietnam.

One of the best golf courses in North Vietnam, Star Golf, was opened in Sao Đỏ in 2003.

Pha Lai, the biggest thermal power plant in North Vietnam is located in this district.

As of 2003 the district had a population of 149,555.[1] The district covers an area of 281 km². The district capital lies at Sao Đỏ.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Districts of Vietnam". Statoids. Retrieved March 20, 2009.

21°07′59″N 106°22′59″E / 21.133°N 106.383°E / 21.133; 106.383