39 places to discover
Bach Dang Giang Relic Site is a large historical and cultural complex located at Trang Kenh in Minh Duc Ward, Thuy Nguyen District, Hai Phong, on the banks of the Bach Dang River. It commemorates three famous Bach Dang victories in 938, 981 and 1288. The site features temples, statues, a battlefield reenactment area with wooden stakes, landscaped gardens and riverside views, serving as a memorial to national heroes and a visitor destination.
Bao Dai Villa is a historic French-colonial villa located on Vung Hill in Van Huong Ward, Do Son District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Built in 1928 for the Governor General of French Indochina and later used as a summer residence by Emperor Bao Dai, the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Perched on a hilltop surrounded by pine trees and gardens, it offers panoramic views of Do Son Beach and the sea and is preserved as a heritage tourist attraction.
Cai Beo Floating Village is a historic fishing village located on Cai Beo Bay near Cat Ba Town on Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Considered one of the oldest floating villages in Vietnam, it consists of several hundred floating houses and fish farms anchored in the sheltered bay. The village is adjacent to the Cai Beo archaeological site dating back 7,000 years and offers insight into traditional aquaculture and maritime life amid limestone karst scenery.
Cao An Phu Temple is a historic temple complex atop An Phu Mountain in An Sinh Commune, Kinh Mon Town, Hai Phong (formerly Hai Duong Province), Vietnam. Dedicated to An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu, father of national hero Tran Hung Dao, it is part of the An Phu - Kinh Chu - Nham Duong national relic complex. The temple offers mountain views, traditional Vietnamese architecture, and is a significant pilgrimage and cultural site linked to the Tran Dynasty.
Cat Ba Island is the largest island in the Cat Ba Archipelago in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam, at the southeastern edge of Ha Long Bay and bordering Lan Ha Bay. Designated as part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is known for limestone karsts, forested hills, sandy beaches and Cat Ba National Park. The island is a major tourism hub for cruises, trekking, beaches and fishing village visits.
Cat Ba National Park is a protected natural area covering forested limestone karst, mangroves and marine zones on Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Established in 1986, it forms the core of the Cat Ba Archipelago UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The park is notable for its biodiversity, including the critically endangered Cat Ba langur, extensive hiking trails, caves and viewpoints overlooking Lan Ha Bay.
Cat Co 1 Beach is the largest of the three Cat Co beaches on Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Located southeast of Cat Ba Town facing Lan Ha Bay, it features a wide crescent of fine sand backed by limestone hills and resorts. Known for clear water and a swimming area, it is connected to Cat Co 2 Beach by a cliffside walkway and serves as the main beach destination for visitors to Cat Ba.
Cat Co 2 Beach is a sandy beach on Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam, located just southeast of Cat Ba Town. It is the middle of three Cat Co beaches set between limestone cliffs facing Lan Ha Bay. Notable for its curved sandy shoreline, clear water and coastal walkway linking Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 3, it is a popular swimming and sightseeing spot within the Cat Ba Archipelago, close to hotels and restaurants.
Cat Co 3 Beach is the largest of the three Cat Co beaches on Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Located near Cat Ba Town and linked to Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2 by a cliffside coastal walkway, it has a sandy shoreline facing Lan Ha Bay. Known for clear water, a quieter atmosphere than Cat Co 1, and a backdrop of forested limestone hills, it is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and sightseeing.
Chi Lang Nam Stork Island is a protected bird sanctuary on An Duong Lake in Chi Lang Nam Commune, Thanh Mien District, Hai Phong (formerly Hai Duong Province). It consists of two small islands covered with mangroves and bamboo that host tens of thousands of storks, herons and egrets. Recognized as a scenic relic and nature reserve, it is notable for its large seasonal bird colonies and lake wetland ecosystem.
Chu Dau Pottery Village is a historic ceramic craft village located in Thai Tan Commune, Nam Sach District, Hai Duong, now part of Hai Phong municipality, about 80 km east of Hanoi. Dating to the 13th century and flourishing in the 15th-16th centuries, it is renowned for distinctive white, translucent ceramics with floral motifs. Revived in recent decades, the village preserves traditional kilns, workshops and a heritage exhibition, offering insight into Vietnam's ceramic history and export tradition.
Chu Van An Temple is a historic Confucian temple dedicated to renowned Tran Dynasty teacher Chu Van An (1292-1370) on Phuong Hoang Mountain in Van An Ward, Chi Linh City, Hai Phong. Built to honor his contributions to education and Confucianism, the temple is part of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic Complex. It features traditional Vietnamese architecture, forested mountain setting, and panoramic views, attracting visitors for cultural and commemorative purposes.
The Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Complex is a Special National Relic spanning forested hills and river valleys in Chi Linh City, Hai Phong, northern Vietnam. It comprises two main clusters: Con Son Pagoda and Nguyen Trai Temple on Con Son Mountain, and Kiep Bac Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao. Notable for its association with national heroes Tran Hung Dao and Nguyen Trai, Tran and Le dynasty history, Buddhist architecture, and major spring and autumn festivals.
Con Son Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda at the foot of Con Son Mountain in Cong Hoa Ward, Chi Linh City, Hai Phong (formerly Hai Duong Province), Vietnam. Part of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic Complex, it is a major center of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism. The pagoda is noted for its ancient architecture, association with figures Nguyen Trai, Tran Nguyen Dan and Zen Master Huyen Quang, and its scenic forested mountain setting.
Dong Giao Wood Carving Village is a traditional craft village in Luong Dien Commune, Cam Giang District, Hai Phong City (formerly Hai Duong Province), about 50 km east of Hanoi. It is a long-established center of woodworking in northern Vietnam, known for hand-carved furniture, religious statues, altars and decorative products. Generations of artisans maintain manual carving techniques, with workshops and showrooms lining village roads and supplying markets throughout the region.
Do Son Beach is a coastal resort area in Do Son District, Hai Phong City, about 20 km southeast of central Hai Phong in northern Vietnam. Comprising three main beach zones (Zone 1, 2 and 3) along the Gulf of Tonkin, it is one of northern Vietnam's oldest beach resorts, developed during the French colonial period. The beach is known for its sandy shoreline, pine-covered hills, seafood restaurants, and proximity to Hon Dau Island and Bao Dai Villa.
Du Hang Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda located at 121 Du Hang Street in Du Hang Kenh Ward, Le Chan District, Hai Phong City. Originally built in the 17th century during the Le Dynasty and expanded by Zen Master Chan Nguyen, it is one of Hai Phong's most important pagodas. Known for its traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, ancient statues and tranquil gardens, it was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1986.
Hai Duong Museum is a provincial museum located in Quang Trung Ward, Hai Duong City, now under Hai Phong centrally governed municipality. Established in 1960, it preserves and displays the natural history, archaeology, and revolutionary history of the former Hai Duong Province. The museum houses over 20,000 artifacts including Chu Dau ceramics, Dong Son bronze drums, and exhibits on local culture and resistance wars.
Hai Phong Museum is a city history museum located at 66 Dien Bien Phu Street in Hong Bang District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Housed in a French colonial building constructed in 1919, it showcases the history, culture and development of Hai Phong. The museum displays archaeological artifacts, traditional crafts, maritime history and revolutionary-era exhibits, and is notable for its preserved Gothic-influenced architecture and central location near Tam Bac Lake.
Hai Phong Opera House is a French colonial theatre located at Opera House Square in Hoang Van Thu Ward, Hong Bang District, central Hai Phong. Built between 1904 and 1912 and inaugurated in 1912, it is one of three historic opera houses in Vietnam. Notable for its French Baroque architecture, symmetrical facade, and central city location, it serves as a cultural landmark and venue for performances and city events.
Hang Kenh Communal House is a historic communal house located in Hang Kenh Ward, Le Chan District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Built in the early 18th century and completed in 1741, it is renowned for its elaborate wood carvings and traditional Vietnamese communal architecture. Dedicated to Ngo Quyen, the house is recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic and remains an important example of northern Vietnamese folk art and craftsmanship.
Hang Pagoda (Coc Tu) is a historic Buddhist pagoda set inside a natural cave at the foot of a mountain in Van Son Ward, Do Son District, Hai Phong. It is regarded as one of the earliest Buddhist sites in northern Vietnam. The pagoda is notable for its cave architecture, stone Buddha statues, and tranquil coastal-mountain setting near Do Son Beach.
Hon Dau Island is a small forested coastal island located about 500 meters off Do Son Beach in Van Huong Ward, Do Son District, Hai Phong. Notable for its historic French-built lighthouse from 1896 and the Temple of Nam Hai Than Vuong, the island features dense primeval forest, rocky shores and panoramic views over the Gulf of Tonkin. Accessible only by boat, it is a scenic, cultural and navigational landmark of the Do Son tourism area.
Hon Dau Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located on Hon Dau Island, about 500 meters off the coast of Van Huong Ward in Do Son District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Built by the French in 1892 and rebuilt in 1955, it is one of the oldest lighthouses in northern Vietnam. The white stone tower stands amid pine forest, serving as an important navigational aid for vessels entering Hai Phong port and offering panoramic sea views.
Hospital Cave (Hang Quan Y) is a historic limestone cave on Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong. Built between 1963 and 1965, a three-storey concrete structure with 17 rooms was constructed inside the natural cave to serve as a bomb-proof hospital and shelter. It is notable for its wartime engineering, preserved operating theatre and wards, and its location within the forested karst landscape near Cat Ba National Park.
K15 Wharf - Ho Chi Minh Sea Trail Relic is a national historical site located at Van Huong Ward in Do Son District, Hai Phong. It marks the secret departure point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea used to transport personnel and supplies from the North to the South between 1961 and 1975. The site preserves the wharf, a memorial monument, a ship exhibit and an exhibition house documenting the maritime logistics route.
Kiep Bac Temple is a historic temple complex in Hung Dao Ward, Chi Linh City, Hai Phong, Vietnam, part of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic. Dedicated to Tran Hung Dao (Tran Quoc Tuan), the 13th-century Tran Dynasty supreme commander, it stands near the confluence of the Cau, Thuong and Luc Nam rivers forming the Luc Dau River. Notable for its traditional Vietnamese architecture, worship halls and annual festival, it is a major pilgrimage and cultural site in northern Vietnam.
Kinh Chu Cave is a limestone cave on Duong Nham Mountain in Pham Thai Ward, Kinh Mon Town, Hai Phong (formerly Hai Duong Province). It is notable for its large natural cavern and a unique system of stone steles carved into the cave walls and cliffs. Recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic, it preserves inscriptions from the Tran, Le, Mac and Nguyen dynasties and is part of the An Phu - Kinh Chu - Nham Duong heritage complex.
Lan Ha Bay is a karst bay south and east of Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Part of the Cat Ba Archipelago adjoining Ha Long Bay, it comprises around 400 limestone islets, emerald waters, secluded beaches and floating fishing villages. Inscribed as part of the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is known for scenic cruises, kayaking and a less crowded alternative to Ha Long Bay.
Mao Dien Temple of Literature is a historic Confucian temple located in Cam Dien Commune, Cam Giang District, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Built in the 15th century during the Le Dynasty, it is the second largest Temple of Literature in Vietnam after Hanoi. Dedicated to Confucius and renowned scholar Chu Van An, it served as a major center for Confucian education and examinations in the former Tran Hai Duong region.
Monkey Island, also known as Cat Dua Island, is a small island in Lan Ha Bay off Cat Ba Island in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong. It is known for its two crescent-shaped sandy beaches, Cat Dua 1 and Cat Dua 2, clear turquoise water, limestone karst backdrop, and a troop of semi-wild monkeys. Accessible only by boat from Cat Ba Town, it is a popular day-trip stop on Lan Ha Bay tours.
Nghe Temple, known locally as Den Nghe, is a historic temple in An Bien Ward, Le Chan District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Dedicated to General Le Chan, a female commander under the Trung Sisters and traditionally regarded as the founder of Hai Phong, the temple is a nationally recognized historical and cultural relic. The complex features traditional Vietnamese temple architecture, incense halls, statues and steles, and serves as an active place of worship and annual festival center.
Ngu Lam Peak is the highest accessible viewpoint inside Cat Ba National Park on Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. At about 225 meters above sea level, it features a steep forested trail and a metal observation tower offering 360-degree panoramic views of the island's limestone karsts, dense primeval forest, valleys and Cat Ba Town. It is a popular hiking destination for nature and photography within the national park.
Quan Hoa Flower Market is a local flower market located in Hong Bang District in central Hai Phong, Vietnam. It serves residents and visitors with a variety of fresh cut flowers, potted plants and ornamental foliage. The market operates as a neighbourhood retail hub where vendors display seasonal blooms and gardening supplies. Its central urban location makes it a convenient stop for those exploring Hong Bang and the wider Hai Phong city centre.
Tam Bac Lake is an urban lake located in Minh Khai Ward, Hong Bang District in central Hai Phong. Formed from a former section of the Tam Bac River, it has been landscaped into a city park with walking paths, gardens, lighting and fountain features. Situated near the city centre, it serves as a popular public recreational space and a recognizable landmark of Hai Phong.
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.
Thanh Hai Water Puppet Village is a traditional craft village in Thanh Hai Commune, Thanh Ha District, Hai Duong, now part of Hai Phong municipality in northern Vietnam. Recognized as one of the country's preserved water puppetry villages, it maintains the centuries-old art of performing puppetry on water. The village is notable for its artisan families, hand-carved wooden puppets, and performances depicting rural life, folklore and festivals, offering insight into Red River Delta intangible cultural heritage.
Trung Trang Cave is the largest and most visited cave on Cat Ba Island, located in Trung Trang Valley within Cat Ba National Park in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong. Stretching about 300 meters through limestone karst, it features illuminated stalactites, stalagmites and spacious chambers. Discovered and developed for tourism, it is notable for its natural formations, easy access from Cat Ba Town and its historic use as a wartime shelter.
Viet Hai Village is a small isolated fishing and farming village located in the interior of Cat Ba Island within Cat Ba National Park, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong. Surrounded by limestone karsts, jungle and mountains, it is accessible only by boat via Lan Ha Bay or by trekking and cycling through the national park. The village is notable for its preserved traditional houses, rice fields, and community-based ecotourism within the Cat Ba Archipelago Biosphere Reserve.