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The entrance to the big Cao Linh pagoda located at Bac Ha, in the West of Hai Phong city, North Vietnam with many buddhas

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Overview

Northern Vietnam's most appealing city has a distinctly laid-back air with its tree-lined boulevards host to a bundle of colonial-era buildings. Caffeine-aficionado heaven, the central area buzzes with dinky cafes where tables spill out onto the pavements – perfect for people watching.

01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Queen of the Rosary Cathedral

    Queen of the Rosary Cathedral

    Haiphong

    Haiphong’s elegant Roman Catholic cathedral was built in the 19th century and comprehensively restored in 2010. The building’s grey towers are a local…

  • Opera House, Haiphong

    Opera House

    Haiphong

    With a facade embellished with white columns, Haiphong’s neoclassical Opera House dates from 1904. It's usually not possible to view the interior, but…

  • Haiphong Museum

    Haiphong Museum

    Haiphong

    In a splendid colonial building, this small museum concentrates on the city's history, with English translations on displays. The front hall's taxidermy…

  • Du Hang Pagoda

    Du Hang Pagoda

    Haiphong

    Du Hang Pagoda was founded three centuries ago. It’s been rebuilt several times, but remains a fine example of traditional Vietnamese architecture and…

  • Navy Museum

    Navy Museum

    Haiphong

    The Navy Museum is interesting for visiting sailors and US Vietnam veterans.

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