2025 Haiphong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

🌄 Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi Reasons to Visit: Tran Quoc Pagoda is a representative tourist attraction in Hanoi, renowned for its picturesque scenery combined with a beautiful lake. The architectural style of the temple follows ancient Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, featuring three main buildings and a beautiful garden. Inside the temple, there are ancient relics dating back to 1639, and many visitors find spiritual peace and tranquility here. Additionally, the intricately carved statues and decorations leave a deep impression on visitors. Drawbacks: Some visitors may find the temple somewhat crowded, but overall, the experience is highly satisfying.

If you are currently visiting Hanoi in Vietnam don’t forget to take a 1day trip to Halong Bay. To going to Halong Bay you can join 1 day trip or stay at the cruise for 2D1N or 3D2N. This time, me and my mom are come to our 1st destination in Halong Bay; Hang Sung Sot Cave. Hang Sung Sot Cave is an Icon of Halong Bay. This cave also known as Surprise Cave. In this cave there are several stones that resemble animals, for example the dragon on the cave ceiling. Halong itself in Vietnamese means descending dragon. Sung Sot Cave is a cave in a limestone massif. The path to the cave is through the forest greenery; you must climb 50 stone steps and then descend 10 stone steps to reach the entrance. I highly recommend you to visit Halong Bay & Surprise Cave! #grouptravel #urbanexplorer #summervacation #travel #trip #halong #vietnam #halongbay #cave #beachlife

Cat Ba Island in Vietnam is a captivating destination known for its stunning landscapes, featuring limestone karsts and crystal-clear waters. The island offers a mix of nature, adventure, and cultural experiences. Visitors can explore Cat Ba National Park, cruise through Lan Ha Bay, and enjoy vibrant local markets. While the island has gained popularity, some areas may be crowded during peak seasons. Overall, Cat Ba Island is a great choice for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and cultural charm. #mytravelhacks #tripmoments #falltrip #love #foodie

🇻🇳Our Hanoi Happenings🇻🇳 On our final UNESCO World Heritage site of the Halong Bay tour. We arrive at… Titop Island~It is a small, picturesque island known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the surrounding bay. This island was named by the most respectful hero of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov on the occasion of his first visit to Halong Bay in 1962. We walk around for a bit and see many people on the beach, but we are going to climb for a bit to see the view💙 #timetotravel #境外遊 #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #foodie #food #trip #themepark #beach #Island

Flamingo beach has to be one of the most spectacular beaches on Cat Ba Island. There are many fun and economical ways to explore this magnificent island nestled within Tonkin bay. The most economical way is to take a ferry from Tuan Chau ($2.75 With your motorbike). Make sure to fill up the tank on Tuan Chau, and when you land on Cat Ba you will have the entire day to explore caves, beaches amazing jungles and dine at fun restaurants everywhere. There is no need for expensive touring companies if you have a sense of adventure and imagination.#Cat ba #vietnam

Getting There - Take a bus from Haiphong City to Cat Ba Island, book 1 day tour of Cat Ba Express to visit Lan Ha Bay. Attractions - Beo Wharf, Tai keo Island, Van Boi beach,… Hotels - Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba Food & Restaurants - Seafoods on Boat, Indochine Kitchen,… Activities - Trekking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and biking all together in just one day #beachlife #mytripvlog

Cat Ba Island is known for its natural beauty - it has mountains, forests, and beaches. - It is also a popular destination for adventure activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, and scuba diving. - there are places to eat on the island Tips: - 4-5 hours to journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba by a bus, including ferry transfer from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. - although the it recommend to spend around three days, we only spent 1 day. - there are ample bikes to rent through out the entrance of the island but buggy is possible too Pro-tip: hire a local guide from those cruise ships along Ha Long bay (We used the guides by Capella cruise and it was awesome!)#Catba #vietnan #island #island #cycling

Getting There - Day Tour to Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island Attractions - the beautiful scene in North Vietnam Joined a one day tour from Cat Ba Island, travelling around the bay and fishing village. The most interesting part is kayaking. All of us in the tour around 40pax kayaked into the dark caves and had great lunch in the cruise. The tour company is cat ba express. unfortunately the weather is not good, otherwise will be much more fun! #catba #vietnam #travel_2023

Cat Ba is one the famous tourist destinations in the North of Vietnam. Situated only 50 km from Hai Phong Center, Cat Ba island is the largest island of 366 islands which lies within the larger area of Ha Long Bay. Once visiting Cat Ba, you can not skip its famous destinations such as Lan Ha Bay, Monkey Island, Cat Ba National Park.... However, when is the best time to visit Cat Ba, it seems a frequent question of many tourists #abmtravel #johnabm #sapa #halongbay #hanoi #ninhbinh #hoian #nhatrang #dalat #mekongtours #packagetours #privatetours #familytrips #companytrips #outingtrips #motortrips #trekking #diving #teambuilding #biking #vietnam #travel #familytravel#nationalpark#beachlife

#newyearadventure A truly amazing cave a must-see on our trip. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage area, the Hang Sung Sot is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long Bay and is only accessible by boat. It involves a bit of climbing but easily doable The cave is lovely and quite interesting to visit. We enjoyed the walk through this cave. The view outside the cave is spectacular! It's totally like a postcard view!

Getting There - About 2.5 Hours by bus/ car from Hanoi . Attractions - Gorgeous scenery of karst formation and limestone cliffs. Quieter and more tranquil compared to Halong Bay . lots of small white beaches for swimming. Home to Cat ba island . great for cycling and hiking Hotels - on board Dora cruise Food & Restaurants - Wonderful fresh seafood Shopping -

this is Cat co beach 1 which from my perspective this is the nicest one among the three! the beach has a bay shape which is absolutely beautiful, sandy beach and not too crowded. there is also a well paved and well maintained waking trail leads you to the other beach two and three! from the town centre to this beach is fairest easy and fast! I love spending my afternoon chilling here #beachlife

#gohiking this is one of the mustvisit places in Cat ba island! it’s not too hard to reach however you do need to rent a scooter! we rent a scooter and drove all the way up there. you do need to pay entrance fee 80-100 dong which is not that much! the hike itself was a bit challenging! however the view up there was just amazing you will see how green this island is! I had a great time

#2023travelwish this is one of the must visit places in Cat Ba island. there are 3 viewpoints. this place also has some historical significances, the cannons were transported from france to Vietnam, and they were all built by the French. we went up for the sunset, the entrance fee was around 50 dong, and the hike up was really pleasant, not too challenging. if you ever come to this island, you should def check it out! #tripblazers #beachlife

If you are going to the north of vietnam you probably want to check out the world famous Ha Long Bay but i recommend you to go to Cat Ba island and check out this even more beautiful Lan Ha Bay. This bay is more secluded and less touristy. The tours from Cat Ba ventures take you to all the great spots in the Bay and are more affordable then the overpriced tours in Ha Long Bay

Cat Ba Island is strategically located in the center of the world famous Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with a beautiful view on 1000 of islands. Two ferry’s go to the island from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening. The islands has a lot of green and viewpoints and is definitely worth a visit so go check it out when you are in Vietnam. The restaurant on the island are affordable and delicious.

📍Location Cat Ba Island lies in the northern part of Vietnam. It is one of the biggest islands in the province of Hai Phong that borders another province where the UNESCO Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay, is located. 🚌Getting There From Hanoi, you need to take a two-hour bus ride to the port. Then, go on a 20-minute boat ride. Finally, you need to take another bus or van for 30-40 minutes going to the town center. ✨Tips For a hassle-free transpo, you should book all tickets at once through a travel agency. 🏙️ Accommodation Cat Ba town center has been commercialized with an array of hotels and restaurants to choose from. 🏝️Highlights & Features Just like Ha Long Bay, this island also boasts of its magnificent limestone mountains, white-sand beaches, water activities and national parks. #catba #vietnam #island #passionpassport #bucketlistreboot #tripblazers #awesomepic #scenicspotguide

#fallingforfall Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: 3h from Hanoi by bus and ferry What’s to see: delicious, fresh seafood straight in these roaring restaurants Costs: below 15USD/each Time needed: weekend Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

#fallingforfall Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: Hanoi, 3h by bus and ferry to Cat Ba and then with a local boat What’s to see: beautiful nature Time needed: extended weekend, 3-4days. Best in autumn to escape cold Shanghai 🍂 Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

#VietnamTravel Tran Quoc Temple-Hanoi Sightseeing Tran Quoc Temple Business Hours: 7:30 AM-11:30 AM, 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tran Quoc Temple Admission: Free Tran Quoc Temple Visit Date: July 27, 2022 It was even better because it was a temple that could be entered for free~ There were many pictures of the pagoda in Tran Quoc Temple on tourist souvenirs, so I wondered where the pagoda was, but it was in Tran Quoc Temple~ It was a good place to quietly look around~It's good for taking pictures because it's on the lake.

Cat Ba Beach The beach is divided into three main areas, with a flat asphalt road running along the coast connecting areas 1, 2 and 3. The sky is blue, the air is cool and pleasant. The sea water here is as clear as other beaches because it is located between two river mouths but has a moderate salinity that helps prevent sunburn even when swimming in Cat Ba at noon.

Hanoi is surrounded by many ancient temples and pagodas. Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest one in the city and nowadays is considered as a symbol in Hanoi. It is located next to the West lake. -Admission fee: FREE . . . #passionpassport #vietnam #hanoi #scenicspotguide #historicculture #historicallandmarks #travel #tripaway

Location - Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay, Vietnam Getting There - 15minutes on motorbike and walk up to the fort for 20minutes at the peak. Opening Hours - 8:00am to 5:00pm daily Attractions - The best spot to get an overall panoramic view of Cat Ba Island is at the peak of Cannon Fort mountain which is 177m above sea level. Besides getting the astonishing sunset view, there are few attractions here; exploring the historical war relics during the World War II and Vietnam War and lots of tunnels that gives out a real sense of nostalgic history feelings😆. #createwithtrip #travelwithgeo #travelphotography #travelinspiration #culturewalk #cannonfort #catba #vietnamtravel

As soon as you get to the island, you will see the statue of Gherman Ti Top, a Russian astronaut. Because he landed on the island with Ho Chi Minh in 1962, it was named Ti Top Hero Island in memory of him. The most eye-catching thing on the island is the pavilion on the top of the mountain. You can reach the top by climbing about 300 steps, but the steps are not easy to climb, and the way up and down is the same, very narrow. However, it is well worth the effort to climb to the top of the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay and take photos.

#vietnamtrip Spicy bread or well known as Bánh Mỳ Cay is a very popular food in Hai Phong City. It can be served from morning until midnight as a snack for the Vietnamese as the portion is relatively small The fillings in the spicy bread is only pate made by pork meat & liver and eat with special spicy chili sauce. Generally, the recipe of the chili sauce is a mixture of chilli, tomatoes, garlic and salt I would like to 100% recommend Banh My Cay Ba Gia as a most authentic shop of spicy bread to those who will be visited to Hai Phong Attraction: Banh My Cay Ba Gia Address: 57 P, Le Loi Street, May To, Ngo Quyen, Hai Phong City, Vietnam Opening hours: 6.30am - 8.00pm, daily #bread #hảiphòng

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#vietnamtrip Cafe Cot Dua or well known as Vietnamese Coconut Coffee is a special drink in Hai Phong City It is a drinks that blends black coffee(robusta bean), condensed milk & coconut cream with ice on top The uniqueness in the Cafe Cot Dua Co Hang is the Vietnamese Coconut Coffee mixed with jelly & shredded coconut You will feel refreshing after drink a cup of delicious Vietnamese Coconut Coffee full with fragrant coffee aroma & coconut smell 🤤 Remember to try this special drink when you are visiting to Hai Phong city 🤗 Attraction: Cafe Cot Dua Co Hang Address: 124A, Lam Son, Lam Son street, Le Chan district, Hai Phong City, Vietnam 🇻🇳 #coffee #hảiphòng

#vietnamtrip Hai Phong Museum has a beautiful architecture as it built as European Gothic style building during 1919 & used to serve as the France-China Bank during French colonial period After the liberation of Hai Phong in Dec1959, it become first local museum established in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Many of the documents and images on the local heritage & artifacts that reflect Hai Phong’s development had stored in Hai Phong Museum for scientific research and education purposes Many local Vietnamese especially young people attracted by a classic European style building & architecture come to the museum to capture photos at scenic spots with Ao Dai(traditional costume) If you want to know more about the local heritage & history of Vietnam, Hai Phong Museum definitely will be a right place for your exploration 🤗 Attraction: Hai Phong Museum Address: 66, Dien Bien Phu Street, Mui Ne, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong City, Vietnam Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday, morning 8am - 11am & afternoon 2pm - 5pm Entrance fee: free #museum #haiphong

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