Tourist info
Things to see
If you came to this town in the summer then you can see the traditional party of buffalo fight organized by local communities in the surrounding area of Do Son. Hai Phong Opera House is an old French-style theater located in the center of Hai Phong. Hai Phong Opera House in the local language is known as Nha Hat Lon Hai Phong. In this building you can see some theater, dance, music and other performances. While in the Do Son peninsula you can enjoy the beautiful and romantic natural scenery.
Things to do
Do Son beach is one of the attractions usually visited by tourists. This beach is located about 22 kilometers on the southeast of the center of Hai Phong City. This place offers beautiful views of the surrounding nature and its mild climate. Here you can play as much water and capture the sunset exoticism in camera. Meanwhile, if you visit Cat Ba Pearl Island, you will get a natural atmosphere to the forest and the beautiful sea. On this island you can also swim or dive. For those who want to shop to buy various souvenirs typical of this city, you can visit Hang Market located in the center of Hai Phong.
Things to eat
Dishes in each region in Vietnam have different characteristics that vary both the cooking and the use of ingredients but basically serve rice with additional soy sauce and fish sauce. One popular food in this city is Nem Cua Be, a kind of spring rolls which contains slices of boiled crab meat with fresh vegetables in it. Banh Xeo is typical crepe of Vietnam. This food is almost the same as eggs crepe from Indonesia to the content of bean sprouts, carrots, scallions and egg. There's also the Cha Lua that contain processed beef with typical spices of Vietnam.
Getting to Hai Phong
Flying to Hai Phong: Hai Phong is served by Cat Bi International Airport. Cat Bi International Airport is located about 5 km southeast from Hai Phong. Read more about Cat Bi International Airport or look for flights to Hai Phong
