DIEN BIEN PROVINCE
Capital: Dien Bien Phu City
Ethnic groups: Thai, H'Mong, Viet (Kinh), Dao, Giay
Highlights: Dien Bien Phu, Tham Bang Cave, Pa Khoang Reservoir
LAI CHAU PROVINCE
Capital: Lai Chau Town
Ethnic groups: Thai, H'Mong, Viet (Kinh), Dao, Giay
Highlights: Tien Son Cave, Tarn Duong, Sin Ho Village
LAO CAI PROVINCE
Capital: Lao Cai City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), H'Mong, Tay, Dao
Highlights: Sa Pa, Sa Pa Market, Sa Pa Ancient Rock Field, Bac Ha Market
SON LA PROVINCE
Capital: Son La Town
Ethnic groups: Thai, Viet (Kinh), H'Mong, Muong, Dao
Highlights: Son La Former Prison and Museum, Tham Tet Toong Cave
YEN BAI PROVINCE
Capital: Yen Bai City
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Tay, Dao, H'Mong
Highlights: Thac Ba Lake, Dong Cuong Temple, Nghia Lo-Suoi Giang