Northwest is the mountainous area in the northwest of Vietnam. The region has borders with Laos and China. Northwest is also commonly known as North northwestern Vietnam, and one of 3 natural geographical sub-regions of North Vietnam. Northwestern geography in Vietnam is characterized by rugged terrain with high mountains running from northwest to southeast. Weather in the northwest is clearly characterized by continental climate with extreme weather phenomenon. Daytime temperature range is quite large. Many places have all 4 seasons in a day such as Moc Chau plateau.

Famous tourists destinations in Northwest fascinate tourists from all over the world are Sapa, Dien Bien Phu, Mai Chau – Hoa Binh, Fansipan Mountain, and other traditional cultural activities.