Hai Phong City

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Geography

Hai Phong is a large city with an important seaport of Vietnam. Hai Phong is near Quang Ninh Province to the north, Hai Duong Province to the west, and Thai Binh Province to the south.

Climate

Because of the proximity to the East Sea, Hai Phong's weather is affected by inter-tropical monsoons. The annual average temperature varies between 230C and 240C.

Tourism

Hai Phong has many temples, pagodas, mausoleums and shrines such as ancient Du Hang Pagoda, Nghe Temple, Hang Kenh Communal House... Hai Phong has famous historical Bach Dang River, where the national heroes defeated three Chinese feudal invasions. The third victory over the Yuan-Mongolians was known all over the world. Many of the teakwood pointed spikes have been discovered in this river. Haiphong is on tourism route: Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong Bay. Do Son Beach, located 20km from Hai Phong, is a sand strip for bathing. However, during the monsoon season, the Red River's alluvial sands cause the water to turn yellow. From Do Son, tourist can visit Cat Ba National Park, and continue to Bai Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay (Quang Ninh Province). Hai Phong is also famous for many festivals, of which Choi Trau Festival (Do Son Buffalo-fighting festival) in Do Son is unique.

Transportation

Hai Phong is served by an important transportation network of sea routes, roads, railways, and airlines.
  • Road: The National Highway No. 10 links Haiphong to the provinces of Quang Ninh, Thai Binh and Thanh Hoa. Hai Phong is 102km from Hanoi.
  • Airlines: There are connecting daily flights with Ho Chi Minh City, departed from Cat Bi Airport.
  • Railway: There are trains from Hanoi to Hai Phong and vice versa.
  • Boat: Daily ferries from the dock on Ben Binh St. for other destinations.The ferry runs from Haiphong to Cat Ba Island several times a day. The hydrofoil boats run between Hai Phong - Cat Ba and Hai Phong - Hon Gai. The high-speed air-condition Thong Nhat Boat leave daily from Hai Phong to Cat Ba.
Tours

Indochina Overland Tour 18 Days

Hanoi - Hai Phong - Halong Bay - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Qui Nhon - Nha Trang - Saigon - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Cu Chi Tunnels - Moc Bai - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
This unique 18-day tour covers all the highlights of Vietnam (from north to south) and then transports you to Cambodia via the Lower Mekong River. Cruise up the Tonle Sap River...
Prices: $1715 - $3585, Code: VC-VBT15
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Hanoi

Northern Highlights 12 Days

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island - Hai Phong - Ninh Binh - Thai Binh - Mai Chau - Sapa - Perfume Pagoda
North of Vietnam has so much to offer, Vietnam Bamboo Travel combines this tour to be one of the highlights that we think you should not miss. This tour is mixture of free exploration and escorted when we think is necessary.
Prices: $609 - $1548, Code: VNT-VBT07
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Accommodations
Do Son Resort
Address: Zone 3, Do Son Town, Do Son, Vietnam
Location: Do Son Beach
Doson Resort Hotel is located in a very romantic and extraordinary valley which is the only 4 star hotel in Doson and has the unique Casino in Haiphong.
Harbour View Hotel
Address: 4 Tran Phu Street, Hai Phong, Viet Nam
Location: Hai Phong Center
The Harbour View Hotel is a boutique hotel with French colonial architecture.
Tien Lang Spa Resort
Address: Tien Lang Town - Tien Lang Dist - Hai Phong City - Viet Nam
Location: Tien Lang Dist
Tien Lang Spa & Resort has been opened in 2006 in area of 10ha of large, a cooling & fresh environment in four seasons of fresh flowers and trees intermixing with construction of modern architecture.
Tray Hotel
Address: 47 Lach Tray Str., Ngo Quyen Dist., Hai Phong City, Vietnam
Location: Hai Phong Center
Tray Hotel Haiphong Hotel, a 3 star Hotel in Haiphong: A prestigious address combining the advantages of modern facilities, central location and life at Hai Phone City.
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