Haiphong - a major port and industrial center of Vietnam

The city of Haiphong (Vietnam) is considered the third largest and most populous Vietnamese city - it is ahead of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. According to statistics, in December 2015, Haiphong was inhabited by 2,103,500 people, with the majority being Vietnamese, although there are also Chinese and Koreans.

Haiphong, located in the northern part of Vietnam, is a significant center for economic, cultural, scientific, educational, commercial and industrial development. This city is a transport center in which highways, water and railways converge. Haiphong Port is a maritime transport hub of the northern region of the state.

Haiphong Port System

Haiphong stands on the banks of the Kam River, and for many centuries it remained the most important waterway along which goods were transported to the northern part of the country. The port and several business enterprises determine the economy of a modern city.

Haiphong and Saigon - they are the two largest systems of Vietnamese ports.

Haiphong is a complex association of state-level ports of importance. It has a strategic position, as it is located at the passage of sea routes that connect the northern part of Vietnam with the whole world. The French colonists who rebuilt Haiphong in the 19th and 20th centuries made it not just a trading city, but a famous Pacific port. Haiphong port (Vietnam) at the very beginning of the twentieth century had strong ties with many large ports of Asia, North America, the North European seas, the coasts of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, as well as with the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

In Haiphong is located not only the seaport - there are also marinas for various purposes (35 in total). Among them are shipyards, berths for receiving and transporting liquefied products (gasoline, oil), as well as the river ports of Sozau and Vatkat for ships with a small displacement of 1-2 tons.

The most interesting sights of Haiphong

Haiphong is a city with tremendous tourism potential. It resembles Hanoi 10-15 years ago. A huge number of cyclists and motorcyclists travel around here, and on three-linear boulevards houses with typical colonial architecture are located. Largely due to architectural forms, this small and very comfortable resort town managed to maintain a touch of antiquity. Walking around the old part of the city and enjoying its amazing atmosphere is a must!

Haiphong is also notable for the fact that it is an ideal starting point for a trip to many sea resorts, which are especially popular: Halong Bay, Kat Ba Island, Baytulong Bay. In this clean, cozy city, you can stay a few days before you start exploring northern Vietnam - fortunately, a large number of different routes (buses, boats, trains) make traveling from this village economical and easy.

Haiphong is a resort in which relaxation can be combined with visits to interesting sights. Among the most famous attractions of Haiphong Opera House, Du Hang Pagoda, Nghe Temple, Cat Ba Island Park, Hang Kenh.

Kat Ba Park, located at a distance of 50 km from Haiphong, is the largest and most often visited island by tourists in the bays of Lan Ha and Halong. This Vietnamese National Park has been recognized by UNESCO as the "World Biosphere Reserve."

Cat Ba travels for beaches and green forests, home to 15 species of the rarest mammals. The park is located on the main migratory route of many waterfowl, so they often build their nests among the mangroves and on the beaches of Kat Ba.

There are 2 caves on the territory of Kat Ba Park, which tourists are allowed to inspect. The first of them has retained its natural appearance, while the second has a historical past - during the American War, it housed a secret hospital.

Visit Cat Ba Island all year long. From December to March, when the weather is cooler, there are very few tourists. It was during this period that the park became the ideal holiday destination for those travelers who wish to enjoy the peace and beauty of the wild. As for the time from April to August, the park is overwhelmed by tourists from Vietnam - the local population has just a period of vacations and school holidays.Find out RATES or book any accommodation using this form

Just 2 km from the center of Haiphong, there is a Buddhist temple complex - on its territory is the Du Hang Pagoda. It is one of the oldest in Vietnam, as it was built by representatives of the Ly dynasty, who ruled from 980 to 1009. Although this structure has been redesigned several times since its inception, it has remained an excellent example of traditional Vietnamese temple architecture. The pagoda is three-tiered, on each tier there is a roof made of tiles with curved edges.

The most valuable value for Buddhists is stored in Du Hang - a collection of prayers "Trang A Ham."

There are other sights nearby the pagoda: the bell tower, various statues of mythical creatures, and Buddha sculptures. There is also a beautiful garden with a huge collection of dwarf trees growing in pots, and a small reservoir with fish and turtles. The attraction is open for visiting all year.

By the way, among the collections of Haiphong photos, the pictures of this particular historical object usually look the most attractive and original.

In the central part of Haiphong, on Theater Square, there is a unique building that has several names: Municipal, Opera, Bolshoi Theater.

Previously, this place was reserved for the market, but the French colonial authorities removed it and built a theater in 1904-1912. Absolutely all materials for the construction were imported from France.

The architecture of the theater is in the neoclassical style, and the design is an exact copy of the design of the Garnier Palace, located in Paris. The construction hall is designed for 400 people.

Initially, only the French were visitors to the theater, but after they left Vietnam, everything changed. The repertoire became wider: in addition to the classical opera, it included a national opera, musical performances, and performances. There are also concerts where classical and pop music of Vietnam is performed.

All the main holidays of the city of Haiphong (Vietnam) are organized by local authorities on Theater Square, next to the Municipal Theater.

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