About Tam Bac Walking Street
Tam Bac Walking Street is a pedestrian promenade encircling Tam Bac Lake in Hong Bang District, central Hai Phong, Vietnam. Developed as an urban leisure and tourism space, it stretches along Phan Boi Chau and Tran Hung Dao streets. Notable for its lakeside setting, illuminated evening atmosphere, street food vendors, and weekend cultural performances, it serves as a popular gathering place for residents and visitors exploring central Hai Phong.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a paved lakeside promenade around Tam Bac Lake with open pedestrian space, decorative lighting, and views of the lake and surrounding city streets. The area features food stalls, small market vendors, seating areas, and open spaces used for street music, dance and cultural performances, especially on weekend evenings. The surroundings are urban and central, within walking distance of central Hai Phong landmarks, with a lively evening atmosphere when the street is pedestrianized.
Key highlights
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Lakeside pedestrian promenade around Tam Bac Lake in central Hai Phong
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Evening illumination and lakeside views
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Weekend cultural performances, music and street activities
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Street food and local snack stalls
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Central location near Hai Phong Opera House and city centre attractions
History of Tam Bac Walking Street
Tam Bac Lake is a long-standing urban lake in central Hai Phong. The walking street around the lake was developed and opened around 2018-2019 as part of city beautification and tourism development to create a central public leisure and event space.
Culture & Context
Functions as a community leisure and cultural space for residents and visitors, hosting weekend music, dance, folk games and street performances that reflect urban community life in Hai Phong.
Route
| By air | Via Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) serving Hai Phong, then road transfer to city centre (approx. 6-8 km) |
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