Chi Lăng district
Chi Lăng is a rural district of Lạng Sơn province in the Northeastern region of Vietnam. It is famous for many decisive battles at Chi Lăng pass in which the Vietnamese defeated the Chinese invaders.
Chi Lăng district
Huyện Chi Lăng | |
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Cai Kinh mountain range and Chi Lăng fields | |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region | Northeast |
| Province | Lạng Sơn |
| Capital | Đồng Mỏ |
| Area | |
| • Total | 271 sq mi (703 km2) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 77,910 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
As of 2003, the district had a population of 77,910. The district covers an area of 703 km2. The district capital lies at Đồng Mỏ.
Chi Lăng pass was the site of many battles between feudal Vietnam and northern armies. Lý Thường Kiệt, Trần Hưng Đạo and Lê Lợi were among the army leaders that won battles in the district. Nowadays, many streets and places across Vietnam are named after the Chi Lăng pass, most notably the Chi Lăng Stadium in Da Nang.
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