Haiphong, Vietnam - Travel Guide

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Updated: 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.

Top things to do in Haiphong

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.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Haiphong

Here 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.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Haiphong Railway StationRailway station
    3.6 km
  2. 2
    Naval Museum
    18 km
  3. 3
    Do Son BeachBeach · Do Son District
    24 km
  4. 4
    Trung Trang Cave
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Cat Ba National Park
    4.1 km
  2. 2
    Cat Ba IslandIsland · Cat Hai District
    6.4 km
  3. 3
    Lan Ha Bay
    4.9 km
  4. 4
    Cannon Fort
    1.1 km
  5. 5
    Cat Co BeachesBeach
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Haiphong Opera HouseOpera house · Hong Bang District
    500 m
  2. 2
    Hai Phong City Museum
    1.5 km
  3. 3
    Du Hang Pagoda
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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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Haiphong?

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.

What can you do in 3 days in Haiphong?

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.

Which areas should you explore in Haiphong?

The itinerary for Haiphong runs through Do Son District, Cat Hai District and Hong Bang District.

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