Thai Binh

Thai Binh is a coastal province in northern Vietnam’s Red River Delta region. In the south, the intricately carved Keo Pagoda, a Buddhist temple, hosts folk festivals each spring and fall. In the north, the striking Tien La Temple is known for its singing performances and annual water procession. On the banks of the Red River, the ancient Bach Thuan garden village is characterized by fruit and bonsai trees.

In the 10th century, the area was the domain of the Tran clan, which rose in power to become the Tran Dynasty of Vietnam in the early 13th century. The town Thai Binh developed near the Keo Pagoda constructed in 1061.Before the prime minister declared it a city in June 2004, Thai Binh was officially a town. The city is the center of economics and culture in its province. Thai Binh Medical College is considered one of the highest quality medical colleges in Vietnam.