Top places to visit in Hai Phong

• Cat Ba Island

  Nature · 4.7 rating · about 8 h · entry 80,000 ₫ (≈ ₹290)

  The largest island in Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island is 45 minutes by ferry from Hai Phong. It harbours a UNESCO World Heritage national park with trekking trails, Cat Ba Beach, spectacular kayaking, and the famous Cat Ba langur monkey.

• Do Son Beach

  Beach · 4.0 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A string of seven connected beaches on a forested peninsula 20 km south of Hai Phong city. Popular weekend escape for Hai Phong and Hanoi residents. Known for the ancient buffalo fighting festival held here each August.

• Hai Phong Opera House

  Heritage · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · free entry

  One of the finest examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam, built 1904. The pale yellow neoclassical building dominates Quang Truong Square in the city centre and hosts regular performances.

• Hai Phong French Quarter Colonial Streets

  Cultural · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Hai Phong preserves some of Vietnam's finest French colonial urban planning, with tree-lined boulevards, ornate villas, and public buildings concentrated around Tran Hung Dao and Hoang Van Thu streets.

• Hang Kenh Communal House

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 300-year-old communal house containing Vietnam's largest collection of ancient wood-carved dragons — 308 in total. A masterpiece of Vietnamese folk carving rarely visited by foreign tourists.

• Hai Phong Cathedral

  Church · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral in the city centre.

• Du Hang Pagoda

  Temple · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of Hai Phong's oldest Buddhist pagodas.

Things to do

• Cat Ba Island Day Trip: Caves, Beach & Kayaking Outdoor · 8 h · from VND 689,000 per person
• Hai Phong Colonial Quarter Walking & Food Tour Cultural · 2.5 h · from VND 193,000 per person
• Cat Ba National Park Trekking & Lan Ha Bay Kayak Adventure · 8 h · from VND 900,000 per person
• Hai Phong Opera House & French Quarter Walking Tour Cultural · 2 h · from VND 200,000 per person

Where to stay in Hai Phong

• City Centre / French Quarter about VND 900 per night

  Colonial-era architecture, the best banh mi sandwiches in north Vietnam and the Tam Bac River make for a pleasant base. Ferry to Cat Ba Island departs from Ben Binh port.

Hotels

• Avani Hai Phong Harbour Hotel 5-star · VND 2,500,000 to VND 7,000,000 per night
• Sheraton Hai Phong 5-star · VND 1,500,000 to VND 3,200,000 per night
• Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel 5-star · VND 1,600,000 to VND 3,400,000 per night
• Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City 4-star · VND 900,000 to VND 1,900,000 per night
• Mercure Hai Phong 4-star · VND 900,000 to VND 2,200,000 per night
• Haiphong Backpacker Hostel 2-star · VND 220,000 to VND 500,000 per night

Where to eat

• Hana Kim Noodle House vietnamese, noodles · about VND 80,000 per person
• Trung Thanh Banh Mi street_food, vietnamese · about VND 30,000 per person
• Nha Hang Thanh Lich vietnamese, seafood · about VND 250,000 per person
• Cafe Pho Co Hai Phong cafe, vietnamese · about VND 80,000 per person
• Banh Da Cua Co Yen vietnamese · about VND 80,000 per person
• Banh Da Cua Lach Tray vietnamese · about VND 80,000 per person
• Banh Da Cua Phan Chu Trinh vietnamese · about VND 80,000 per person

Getting to Hai Phong

Airport: Hai Phong (HPH)

How visitors arrive in Hai Phong

• Train from Hanoi By train from Hanoi · common

  Trains run from Hanoi's Long Bien station to Hai Phong station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or car from Hanoi By road from Hanoi · common

  Buses and taxis from Hanoi; Hanoi is the main point of origin in the guide. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight into Cat Bi airport By air · common

  Modernised airport south of the city, mostly domestic routes with a few international. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Taxi from Cat Bi airport

  Taxis serve Cat Bi airport, just south of the city. The page warns that taxis in some districts can be unreliable, so use a known company. Source: localvietnam.com

From the railway station to the centre

• Train from Hanoi Long Bien station unconfirmed

  Trains run from Long Bien station in Hanoi to Hai Phong railway station on Luong Khanh Thien street. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Ride Hail

  Get the Grab app

• Taxi
• Walking

Best time to visit Hai Phong

• Jan 20°C
• Feb 22°C
• Mar 25°C
• Apr 28°C
• May 31°C
• Jun 33°C
• Jul 33°C
• Aug 32°C
• Sep 31°C
• Oct 28°C
• Nov 25°C
• Dec 21°C

More in Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City
• Hanoi
• Hoi An
• Phu Quoc
• Da Nang
• Ha Long City

Frequently asked questions about Hai Phong

How many days do you need in Hai Phong?

A typical trip to Hai Phong is 1-2 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Hai Phong?

The highest-rated places in our Hai Phong guide are Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong Opera House, Hang Kenh Communal House, Hai Phong French Quarter Colonial Streets, Do Son Beach.

Where should I stay in Hai Phong?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Hai Phong: City Centre / French Quarter.

How do I get around Hai Phong?

Ways to get around Hai Phong covered in our guide: Ride-hailing app, Taxi, Walking.

What is the weather like in Hai Phong?

Average daytime highs in Hai Phong run from 20°C in Jan to 33°C in Jun.

Which airport is nearest to Hai Phong?

The nearest airport to Hai Phong has the code HPH.