Things to do in Haiphong
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BKK
The card proclaims ‘trendy Thai restaurant’ and it’s damn right. A lot of thought has gone into the dining experience here, and whether you eat inside the lovely, carefully restored old townhouse or outside on the little front patio, it’s the perfect setting for a memorable meal. Authentic Thai dishes are beautifully prepared and presented – try the lab moo or pepper squid – and there are good vegie options too.
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Do Son Beach
Do Son Beach, 21km southeast of central Haiphong, is a honky-tonk seaside resort that is popular with Vietnamese for karaoke and massage. The 4km-long promontory ends with a string of islets, and the peninsula’s nine hills are known as Cuu Long Son (Nine Dragons).
There are plenty of colourful fishing boats on the water and a long promenade, but the beaches are disappointingly small and disappear completely at high tide. The final part of the peninsula, lined with pine trees and small hotels is the most attractive stretch of beach. This is also where you’ll find (Vietnam’s first) casino, the Doson Resort Hotel; www.dosonresorthotel.com.vn), which is open to foreigne…
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M42
Popular, stylish cafe on happening P Minh Khai with a great street terrace for people-watching and soaking up the downtown Haiphong vibe. Savour one of the fresh juices, a shake, or delve straight into the long cocktail list. There’s live music some evenings, wi-fi and good Vietnamese food available too.
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Phone Box
This tiny little bar is run by a musician and is a great place for a relaxed drink. There’s live music (usually an acoustic guitarist or jazz artist) on Mondays and Fridays, or expect good tunes at other times from the owner’s extensive vinyl collection.
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Opera House
Check out the neoclassical Opera House which dates from 1904, its facade embellished with white columns. If you can get inside its interior is even more ornate.
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Du Hang Pagoda
This was founded three centuries ago. Though it has been rebuilt several times, it remains a fine example of traditional Vietnamese architecture and sculpture.
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Haiphong Museum
The Haiphong Museum, in a splendid colonial building, concentrates on the city’s history; some of the displays have English translations.
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Com Vietnam
Diminutive, unpretentious restaurant with a small patio, this place hits the spot for its affordable local seafood and Vietnamese specialities.
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Van Tue
Capacious place that’s renowned for its seafood, including an amazing selection of crab dishes. Wash it all down with home-brewed Czech beer.
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Transtour
Transtour runs the Mekong Express which is quick and comfortable. Transtour also has a fast boat to Mong Cai (4hrs) leaving at 7.30am daily.
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Maxims
A sort of vague relation to the famous Maxims in Saigon, it has live music from classical to jazz most nights and serves food.
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Big Man Restaurant
The new place in town, this huge upmarket restaurant-cum-beer garden has a great outdoor terrace and an extensive menu that concentrates on seafood. It also doubles as a microbrewery, with light and dark ales and bottles of German beer.
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