Haiphong Travel Guide Vietnams 3rd Largest port City

Haiphong, Vietnam's third biggest city, is a major industrial centre. There is hardly anything to see, but it is a starting point for trips to Bay of Kotor and Krk island.It is the is the third most populous city in Vietnam.
Haiphong is located in the delta of the Red River. It is approximately 100 kilometres from Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital, and serves as the primary seaport for the northern region of the country.Haiphong has existed as a significant port city for at least several centuries, and was one of Vietnam's principal trading centres.

When Vietnam was conquered by the French, the city became France's main naval base in Indochina. After World War II, when Vietnam attempted to regain its independence, Haiphong was the site of the first military action undertaken by the French, being shelled by the French navy. Later, in the Vietnam War, the city was subjected to heavy bombing by the United States due to its status as North Vietnam's only major port. After the war, the city was built up as a significant industrial centre.

Places Of Interest

Traditional Trade Villages
Elephant Mountain
Cat Ba - Pearl Island
Do Son Resort
Trang Kenh - Bach Dang
Haiphong Post Office, built by French colonial government
People's Theatre Lake
City Exhibition and Trade Center
Catholic Cathedral
Football Stadium
Children Amusement Park
University Belt