Introducing Haiphong
Fed up with old-timers telling you Hanoi was so much more authentic in the early 1990s? Fear not, for Haiphong is a graceful city that has the flavour of Hanoi a decade ago. Bicycles are as common as motorbikes and the verdant tree-lined boulevards conceal some classic colonial-era structures. Stroll around the centre and soak up the atmosphere.
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Despite being one of the country’s most important seaports and industrial centres, and officially Vietnam’s third-largest city, Haiphong today seems a somnolent place with clean streets and an understated air of prosperity. In general, the city is far less hassle than major tourist magnets, with barely a tout in sight.
Haiphong makes a sensible stopover for travellers making their own way to or from Cat Ba Island or Halong Bay. A combination of bus, boat and train make an economical and easy way to link the popular places of the northeast.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Hanoi & North Vietnam
by lapdinhdong 14 September 2011
In regarding of your information above,My own opinion is too short and not worth to travel from Hanoi to Nhatrang for only 2 days, only…
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Hanoi & North Vietnam
by chiefhomer 14 September 2011
Hello, My wife and I are traveling to Hanoi for 8 days and would like your input regarding things to do. We considered flying to HCM…
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RE: Ha Long / Cat Ba or Not?
by Travelindochine 14 September 2011
Been in Cat Ba in 2008 from Hai Phong City by speed boat. This place is quite and not many good bar or restaurant. There are some hotels…
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