Haiphong

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.

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

Getty Images/iStockphoto

Book
Vietnam Travel Guide
Book

Vietnam

Shop $28.99 USD
App
Lonely Planet App on a phone
Brand New!

Get the Lonely Planet App

Holafly advertisement
Trusted Partner

Stay connected in Haiphong

Holafly eSIM provides unlimited mobile data with no hidden fees, giving you peace of mind wherever you travel. Stay connected even after your plan ends with Always On. Use code LONELYPLANET for an exclusive discount.

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

Book your Vietnam trip with Lonely Planet Journeys

See Vietnam how it's meant to be seen

Planned by local experts and tailored to you, Lonely Planet Journeys handles the logistics so you can just enjoy the trip. Tell us what you want and we'll build your Vietnam itinerary from scratch, or browse our bookable trips to get inspired.

Top places to visit in Haiphong

Discover the best attractions in Haiphong from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Haiphong

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.