2025 Haiphong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

🌄 Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi Reasons to Visit: Tran Quoc Pagoda is a representative tourist attraction in Hanoi, renowned for its picturesque scenery combined with a beautiful lake. The architectural style of the temple follows ancient Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, featuring three main buildings and a beautiful garden. Inside the temple, there are ancient relics dating back to 1639, and many visitors find spiritual peace and tranquility here. Additionally, the intricately carved statues and decorations leave a deep impression on visitors. Drawbacks: Some visitors may find the temple somewhat crowded, but overall, the experience is highly satisfying.

If you are currently visiting Hanoi in Vietnam don’t forget to take a 1day trip to Halong Bay. To going to Halong Bay you can join 1 day trip or stay at the cruise for 2D1N or 3D2N. This time, me and my mom are come to our 1st destination in Halong Bay; Hang Sung Sot Cave. Hang Sung Sot Cave is an Icon of Halong Bay. This cave also known as Surprise Cave. In this cave there are several stones that resemble animals, for example the dragon on the cave ceiling. Halong itself in Vietnamese means descending dragon. Sung Sot Cave is a cave in a limestone massif. The path to the cave is through the forest greenery; you must climb 50 stone steps and then descend 10 stone steps to reach the entrance. I highly recommend you to visit Halong Bay & Surprise Cave! #grouptravel #urbanexplorer #summervacation #travel #trip #halong #vietnam #halongbay #cave #beachlife

When traveling in Hanoi, you must arrange a day to visit Halong Bay. Halong Bay is listed as one of the world's seven natural wonders, and the scenery is really beautiful like a painting. ✅You can purchase a day trip itinerary on Trip.com ➡️ The one-day tour visited three attractions: Surprise Cave, Hero Island, and Mysterious Cave ➡️Stay in a hotel near the (old town), there is a special bus to pick up and drop off at the hotel entrance, the bus is punctual and convenient. ➡️The bus seats are comfortable and spacious💯A buffet lunch is provided on the cruise ship. The lunch is very delicious. There is also a sunset party in the evening, with fruits and cookies provided ➡️Everyone will be given a bottle of mineral water before departure. ➡️ One-day tour time: 08:00 in the morning - 21:00 in the evening back to the hotel The round trip will include a rest stop. #Halong Bay #Vietnam Attractions #Hanoi Attractions #Halong Bay Attractions #Vietnam Must Go #Halong Bay Yacht #Halong Bay Yacht #Vietnam Halong Bay》 #Vietnam Hanoi Halong Bay #Seven Wonders of the World #World Natural and Cultural Heritage

Cat Ba Island in Vietnam is a captivating destination known for its stunning landscapes, featuring limestone karsts and crystal-clear waters. The island offers a mix of nature, adventure, and cultural experiences. Visitors can explore Cat Ba National Park, cruise through Lan Ha Bay, and enjoy vibrant local markets. While the island has gained popularity, some areas may be crowded during peak seasons. Overall, Cat Ba Island is a great choice for those seeking a blend of natural beauty and cultural charm. #mytravelhacks #tripmoments #falltrip #love #foodie

🇻🇳Our Hanoi Happenings🇻🇳 On our final UNESCO World Heritage site of the Halong Bay tour. We arrive at… Titop Island~It is a small, picturesque island known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the surrounding bay. This island was named by the most respectful hero of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, after the Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov on the occasion of his first visit to Halong Bay in 1962. We walk around for a bit and see many people on the beach, but we are going to climb for a bit to see the view💙 #timetotravel #境外遊 #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #foodie #food #trip #themepark #beach #Island

Flamingo beach has to be one of the most spectacular beaches on Cat Ba Island. There are many fun and economical ways to explore this magnificent island nestled within Tonkin bay. The most economical way is to take a ferry from Tuan Chau ($2.75 With your motorbike). Make sure to fill up the tank on Tuan Chau, and when you land on Cat Ba you will have the entire day to explore caves, beaches amazing jungles and dine at fun restaurants everywhere. There is no need for expensive touring companies if you have a sense of adventure and imagination.#Cat ba #vietnam

Getting There - Take a bus from Haiphong City to Cat Ba Island, book 1 day tour of Cat Ba Express to visit Lan Ha Bay. Attractions - Beo Wharf, Tai keo Island, Van Boi beach,… Hotels - Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba Food & Restaurants - Seafoods on Boat, Indochine Kitchen,… Activities - Trekking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and biking all together in just one day #beachlife #mytripvlog

Cat Ba Island is known for its natural beauty - it has mountains, forests, and beaches. - It is also a popular destination for adventure activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, and scuba diving. - there are places to eat on the island Tips: - 4-5 hours to journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba by a bus, including ferry transfer from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. - although the it recommend to spend around three days, we only spent 1 day. - there are ample bikes to rent through out the entrance of the island but buggy is possible too Pro-tip: hire a local guide from those cruise ships along Ha Long bay (We used the guides by Capella cruise and it was awesome!)#Catba #vietnan #island #island #cycling

Getting There - Day Tour to Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island Attractions - the beautiful scene in North Vietnam Joined a one day tour from Cat Ba Island, travelling around the bay and fishing village. The most interesting part is kayaking. All of us in the tour around 40pax kayaked into the dark caves and had great lunch in the cruise. The tour company is cat ba express. unfortunately the weather is not good, otherwise will be much more fun! #catba #vietnam #travel_2023

Cat Ba is one the famous tourist destinations in the North of Vietnam. Situated only 50 km from Hai Phong Center, Cat Ba island is the largest island of 366 islands which lies within the larger area of Ha Long Bay. Once visiting Cat Ba, you can not skip its famous destinations such as Lan Ha Bay, Monkey Island, Cat Ba National Park.... However, when is the best time to visit Cat Ba, it seems a frequent question of many tourists #abmtravel #johnabm #sapa #halongbay #hanoi #ninhbinh #hoian #nhatrang #dalat #mekongtours #packagetours #privatetours #familytrips #companytrips #outingtrips #motortrips #trekking #diving #teambuilding #biking #vietnam #travel #familytravel#nationalpark#beachlife

#newyearadventure A truly amazing cave a must-see on our trip. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage area, the Hang Sung Sot is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Ha Long Bay and is only accessible by boat. It involves a bit of climbing but easily doable The cave is lovely and quite interesting to visit. We enjoyed the walk through this cave. The view outside the cave is spectacular! It's totally like a postcard view!

Getting There - About 2.5 Hours by bus/ car from Hanoi . Attractions - Gorgeous scenery of karst formation and limestone cliffs. Quieter and more tranquil compared to Halong Bay . lots of small white beaches for swimming. Home to Cat ba island . great for cycling and hiking Hotels - on board Dora cruise Food & Restaurants - Wonderful fresh seafood Shopping -

this is Cat co beach 1 which from my perspective this is the nicest one among the three! the beach has a bay shape which is absolutely beautiful, sandy beach and not too crowded. there is also a well paved and well maintained waking trail leads you to the other beach two and three! from the town centre to this beach is fairest easy and fast! I love spending my afternoon chilling here #beachlife

#gohiking this is one of the mustvisit places in Cat ba island! it’s not too hard to reach however you do need to rent a scooter! we rent a scooter and drove all the way up there. you do need to pay entrance fee 80-100 dong which is not that much! the hike itself was a bit challenging! however the view up there was just amazing you will see how green this island is! I had a great time

#2023travelwish this is one of the must visit places in Cat Ba island. there are 3 viewpoints. this place also has some historical significances, the cannons were transported from france to Vietnam, and they were all built by the French. we went up for the sunset, the entrance fee was around 50 dong, and the hike up was really pleasant, not too challenging. if you ever come to this island, you should def check it out! #tripblazers #beachlife

If you are going to the north of vietnam you probably want to check out the world famous Ha Long Bay but i recommend you to go to Cat Ba island and check out this even more beautiful Lan Ha Bay. This bay is more secluded and less touristy. The tours from Cat Ba ventures take you to all the great spots in the Bay and are more affordable then the overpriced tours in Ha Long Bay

Cat Ba Island is strategically located in the center of the world famous Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with a beautiful view on 1000 of islands. Two ferry’s go to the island from 6 in the morning to 6 in the evening. The islands has a lot of green and viewpoints and is definitely worth a visit so go check it out when you are in Vietnam. The restaurant on the island are affordable and delicious.

📍Location Cat Ba Island lies in the northern part of Vietnam. It is one of the biggest islands in the province of Hai Phong that borders another province where the UNESCO Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay, is located. 🚌Getting There From Hanoi, you need to take a two-hour bus ride to the port. Then, go on a 20-minute boat ride. Finally, you need to take another bus or van for 30-40 minutes going to the town center. ✨Tips For a hassle-free transpo, you should book all tickets at once through a travel agency. 🏙️ Accommodation Cat Ba town center has been commercialized with an array of hotels and restaurants to choose from. 🏝️Highlights & Features Just like Ha Long Bay, this island also boasts of its magnificent limestone mountains, white-sand beaches, water activities and national parks. #catba #vietnam #island #passionpassport #bucketlistreboot #tripblazers #awesomepic #scenicspotguide

The next place I visited after Sung Sot Cave was Ti Top Island, the only one of the 1,969 islands in Halong Bay that has a beach (bathing area). If you visit with a Halong Bay tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour fee, and you can spend time on the beach or climb the 450 stairs to enjoy the view. The beach is small, so if you are not going to enjoy swimming, I recommend going up to the observatory while you are here :) The stairs to the observatory are not that many, but the slope is quite steep, so it is quite tiring. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get to the top, and you can think of it as a strong exercise. However, I personally think it was the most beautiful scenery during the Halong Bay tour, so I think it would be good to endure the short pain and go up. I also recommend drinking some coconut water when you come down! It is very sweet and delicious~ #Halong Bay #Ti Top Island

Cat Ba Island ⛱✨ An island about 4 hours away from Hanoi by bus and boat! Many people go to Halong Bay from Cat Ba, but I could only stay for one day, so I went to another nearby place, Lan Ha Bay☺️ I went on a boat tour, so I did kayaking and visited the village! The weather was so bad that I couldn't jump in, which was a shame🤣Next time, I want to stay longer when the weather is good! I still love islands🫶🏼lol There were all kinds of animals on the road, and the doggies were sleeping comfortably in the middle of the road lol. They were too cute. Vietnamese dogs and cats are relatively fat, and I felt that they were very different from the ones I saw in the Philippines. But they're just as friendly😊But above all, it's refreshing to see scenery that you don't usually see in Japan! And I stay in hostels (dormitories) all the time when I travel🏨 I can save money on long trips, and more than anything, I can meet a lot of people and share my best spots and travel diary, so even if I travel alone, I always choose hostels! Basically, there are secure lockers everywhere, so it's safe✌🏽 More than anything, it's a place where people who love traveling and people gather, so it's the best🌎 I want to explore hostels around the world! 😎 #vietnam #vietnamtravel #tripblazers #mytripvlog #spooktaculartrip #fallingforfall #beachlife #staycation #summervacation #backpacking #backpacker #Vietnam #Travel #Backpacker #Backpack

#fallingforfall Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: 3h from Hanoi by bus and ferry What’s to see: delicious, fresh seafood straight in these roaring restaurants Costs: below 15USD/each Time needed: weekend Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

#fallingforfall Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: Hanoi, 3h by bus and ferry to Cat Ba and then with a local boat What’s to see: beautiful nature Time needed: extended weekend, 3-4days. Best in autumn to escape cold Shanghai 🍂 Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

#VietnamTravel Tran Quoc Temple-Hanoi Sightseeing Tran Quoc Temple Business Hours: 7:30 AM-11:30 AM, 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Tran Quoc Temple Admission: Free Tran Quoc Temple Visit Date: July 27, 2022 It was even better because it was a temple that could be entered for free~ There were many pictures of the pagoda in Tran Quoc Temple on tourist souvenirs, so I wondered where the pagoda was, but it was in Tran Quoc Temple~ It was a good place to quietly look around~It's good for taking pictures because it's on the lake.

Cat Ba Beach The beach is divided into three main areas, with a flat asphalt road running along the coast connecting areas 1, 2 and 3. The sky is blue, the air is cool and pleasant. The sea water here is as clear as other beaches because it is located between two river mouths but has a moderate salinity that helps prevent sunburn even when swimming in Cat Ba at noon.

This restaurant is a frequent gathering place for Taiwanese businessmen and a place for entertaining distinguished guests. It has a parking lot and is said to be one of the best restaurants in Haiphong. The dishes here are all authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The rooms have independent space and dedicated service. The service of the staff is also satisfactory. The price is reasonable. If you want to eat local Vietnamese food, you can come here to try it. #Local Tour

Hanoi is surrounded by many ancient temples and pagodas. Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest one in the city and nowadays is considered as a symbol in Hanoi. It is located next to the West lake. -Admission fee: FREE . . . #passionpassport #vietnam #hanoi #scenicspotguide #historicculture #historicallandmarks #travel #tripaway

This pagoda was built in 1953. When monk Thich Thanh Quang became abbot, he changed the name of the pagoda to Pho Chieu and only worshipped Buddha. It is currently the second largest temple in Hai Phong. According to historical records: During the Anti-French War, the pagoda was one of the secret bases for hiding party cadres. From 1954 to 1955, during the years of fighting against the United States, it became the headquarters of the Haiphong City Public Security Bureau Chief. For a long time, the pagoda suffered considerable damage, so in 1985, Abbot Thich Thanh Giac, together with the people and Buddhists, restored and rebuilt the pagoda, making the pagoda look brand new and as spacious as it is today. The highlight of Pho Chieu Pagoda is a small temple built in the lake, designed like the famous One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. It is worth taking a photo here. #Local Tour

Chùa Dư Hàng was founded in the early years of the Le Dynasty, which is now the Great Viet Dynasty of Vietnam from 980 to 1009. It was a dynasty that had the merit of repelling the invasion of the Song Dynasty. During the reign of King Le Gia Tong (1672), Minister Nguyen Dinh Sa (Chan Huyen) donated property to purchase land to expand the temple and complete the bell tower. It was not until 1917 that a major restoration was carried out on the present-day building. From 1995 to date, Master Shi Guangtong has been continuously repairing pagodas, building open-air Buddha gardens, and constructing the spacious and beautiful Fanwu Building. Despite the many ups and downs of history, the pagoda still retains its unique sculptures and architecture, becoming the oldest temple in Hai Phong #LocalTourism #