HA TINH PROVINCE
Capital: Ha Tinh City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Thai, Chut, Muong
Highlights: Dong Loc Road Junction, Thien Cam Beach & Mountain
NGHE AN PROVINCE
Capital: Vinh City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Thai, Tho, Kho Mu, H'Mong
Highlights: The native land of president Ho Chi Minh, Cua Lo Beach
QUANG BINH PROVINCE
Capital: Dong Hoi City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Bru-Van Kieu, Chut, Tay
Highlights: Phong Nha, Tien Son, Thien Duong Caves, Quang Binh Border Gate, Ly Hoa Beauty Spot
QUANG TRI PROVINCE
Capital: Dong Ha Town
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Bru -Van Kieu, Ta Oi, Hoa
Highlights: Khe Sanh Combat Base, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Truong Son National Cemetery, Quang Tri Citadel
THANH HOA PROVINCE
Capital: Thanh Hoa City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Muong, Thai, H'Mong, Tho
Highlights: Sam Son Beach, Ho Citadel, Lam Kinh Remains, Ben En National Park