Cat Ba Island
A beautiful tropical island with beaches, rainforests, and a national park, ideal for nature lovers and adventurers.
Plan HaiphongBy MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.Directions from stop to stop included - all free.
Plan a free trip to HaiphongUpdated: 2026-10-18
Haiphong, a bustling port city in northern Vietnam, offers a fascinating blend of French colonial history, rich local culture, and delicious seafood cuisine. Visit to experience Vietnam's authentic atmosphere, stroll its vibrant streets, and discover the beauty of nearby islands.
Things to do in Haiphong include Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A beautiful tropical island with beaches, rainforests, and a national park, ideal for nature lovers and adventurers.
Plan HaiphongCát Bà National Park occupies part of the island of Cát Bà, in Hạ Long Bay, northern Vietnam. It is a World Heritage Site and a designated biosphere reserve, run by the city of Haiphong.
Plan HaiphongA popular beach with beautiful views and a lively atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and water activities.
Plan HaiphongAn impressive French colonial building in the city center, a symbol of Haiphong's rich history.
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Build an itinerary for HaiphongHere is what 3 days in Haiphong look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, Do Son Beach, Haiphong Opera House, Du Hang Pagoda and 9 more. Cat Ba Island: A beautiful tropical island with beaches, rainforests, and a national park, ideal for nature lovers and adventurers.
Day 1: Haiphong Railway Station, Naval Museum, Do Son Beach, Trung Trang Cave. Day 2: Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay, Cannon Fort. Day 3: Haiphong Opera House, Hai Phong City Museum, Du Hang Pagoda.
The itinerary for Haiphong runs through Do Son District, Cat Hai District and Hong Bang District.
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