Haiphong Hotels

A coast city (‘Hai Phong’ means ‘Coastal Defense’), it lies on the northeastern edge of the Red River delta, beside a distributary of the Thai Binh River, 16 km from the Gulf of Tonkin. Bustling and engaged, through the French colonial period it developed commercially as a port and as the southeastern terminus of the railway coming through Kunming (in China), Lao Cai, and Hanoi.\n\nAlthough it’s Vietnam’s largest port, Hai Phong retains considerable charm and is worth a visit. The city is a charming mix of leafy boulevards, colonial architecture and parks. Out of the city, the rural scenery is unexpectedly agreeable and visitors often enjoy a gentle cycle ride along the winding lanes and through the small villages and old temples.