Hai Phong, a charming colonial port city

01/10/2018   976  5/5 trong 6 rates 
Hai Phong, a charming colonial port city
Located 120 km to the East of Hanoi Capital, Hai Phong is one of the most developed coastal cities in the country with many natural heritages and charming landscapes.

 
  • Best time to visit

    Best time to visitBest time to visit

    Like many other Northern provinces, Hai Phong's weather is affected by tropical monsoons. The cold and dry north-east monsoon season are from November to April. The best time to visit Hai Phong is from November to March with the average temperature between 23ºC and 24ºC.

  • Where to discover

    Where to discoverWhere to discover

    Having an ideal weather and a plethora of beautiful sights, Hai Phong is such a wonderful place to discover. Visitors will enjoy visiting Elephant Mountain, Trang Kenh Landscape, or the famous beach Do Son and Cat Ba Island.

  • Trang Kenh Landscape

    Trang Kenh LandscapeTrang Kenh Landscape

    A beautiful mountain landscape, Trang Kenh is also noted for its historical and archeological importance. The attraction belongs to Thuy Nguyen district, about 20 km from Haiphong downtown and accessible by a rented motorbike or taxi ride. According to archaeologists, Trang Kenh was a jeweler workshop of the primitive for as long as 4000 years. As times progressed, the site was used for various purposes, including acting as a revolutionary base for Hai Phong civil and military forces during the struggle against the French colony.

  • Do Son Beach

    Do Son Beach Do Son Beach

    Do Son is one of the popular beaches among domestic tourists in the north of Vietnam, 20-km southwest of Hai Phong and 105 km East of Hanoi. Do Son peninsula situated on the ancient continent, 22.5km in length along the coast from Cam river mouth to Van Uc river mouth. Do Son is often visualized as the head of a Dragon reaching toward a precious stone (Hon Dau isle), whisking its tail to go to sea that forms Bach Long Vi Islands.

  • Hai Phong Opera House

    Hai Phong Opera HouseHai Phong Opera House

    Another of the city's colonial-era gems, Hai Phong Opera House (Nhà Hát Lớn Hải Phòng) was built in the French neoclassical style in 1904. It is next to Opera Square (Quảng trường Nhà hát lớn) and is probably the most recognizable of Hai Phong's landmarks.

  • Nghe Temple

    Nghe TempleNghe Temple

    The Nghe Temple, once a small shrine and later built into a more impressive temple, honors Hai Phong’s founder, the female General Le Chan, who worked under the Trung sisters to help repel Chinese invaders in 43 AD. Locals consider it an important religious site, so please dress and act respectfully. Visitors will be fascinated by the intricately carved stonework that adorns the walls, roof, and steps of the temple. The temple is open all year round.

  • What to eat in Haiphong

    What to eat in HaiphongWhat to eat in Haiphong

    Because Hai Phong is a harbor city, fresh seafood is widely available for some of the most delicious dishes you have ever tasted. The most famous of the traditional Hai Phong foods rely on the daily catch for their main ingredients.

  • Brown Noodles with Crab (Banh da cua)

    Brown Noodles with Crab (Banh da cua)Brown Noodles with Crab (Banh da cua)

    Chewy brown rice noodles and two types of crab meat cakes, pork balls, and beef simmer in a luscious broth cooked with greens. The soup is usually served with a plate of shredded lettuce and perilla leaves. Depending on the restaurant or street vendor, you might also get chilis and nuts added to your bowl. This is comfort food Hai Phong style, a light and delicious meal that will make your taste buds tingle.

  • Crab Springroll (Nem cua be)

    Crab Springroll (Nem cua be)Crab Springroll (Nem cua be)

    Nem crab dishes are considered typical of the port city. Unlike traditional style on long rolls or in the south of Hanoi, Hai Phong crab spring rolls are wrapped square, so the square is also known as Nem. It includes fresh crab meat, lean shoulders, shrimp, mushrooms, and eggs.

  • Crab Hotpot (Lau cua dong)

    Crab Hotpot (Lau cua dong)Crab Hotpot (Lau cua dong)

    Crab hotpot in Hai Phong has more flavor than other regions, so people prefer Hai Phong special dishes from crab processing (including crab and crab). The main material of this dish is the kind of fresh crab, sweet eating tasty soup with crab soup, served with vegetables, onions, beef, fried beans, fried fish, and duck eggs.

  • Spicy Bread (Banh mi cay)

    Spicy Bread (Banh mi cay)Spicy Bread (Banh mi cay)

    A spicy banh mi is just a couple of fingers in width and is filled with an aromatic pate. The bread is drizzled with oil and baked over charcoal for a crusty finish. This cheap, convenient and tasty treat is particularly popular with students.

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