Discover the Top 5 enchanting wonders of Hai Phong - the Port City

Experience the vibrant beauty of Hai Phong with the mesmerizing Blossom Season

Immerse yourself in the sea of flaming red flamboyant flowers during May in Hai Phong. Let the captivating scent and the vivid colors of the flowers embrace you, creating unforgettable memories and a journey down the lane of nostalgia.

When it comes to travel, Hải Phòng is an unmissable destination. This city, shaped over thousands of years, boasts convenient transportation, leading to its development. Consequently, there are numerous famous and appealing places that attract both domestic and international tourists every year. First and foremost, we must mention Cát Bà Island - the largest island in the Gulf of Tonkin and known as the gem of the Gulf. It is considered an ideal destination for backpackers as Cát Bà offers the sea, mountains, and passes, with an untouched, majestic, and captivating beauty. Next, we have Đồ Sơn Beach with its harmonious blend of water colors, sky hues, and fresh air, sweeping away the dust of the bustling streets, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the sea and liberate our souls. Traveling here is also famous for Hòn Dáu Resort, an eco-tourism area of breathtaking beauty, giving us the feeling of living in the dreamy heart of Đà Lạt...

Hải Phòng may not boast as many festivals as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is a region steeped in ancient exploration. Consequently, it hosts various festivals with a distinct maritime flavor: Dragon Boat Racing Festival (Cát Bà), Night Singing Festival on the River (Thủy Nguyên), Red Phoenix Flower Festival, Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Temple Festival (Vĩnh Bảo), Đồ Sơn Buffalo Fighting Festival, and more. Among these, the grandest and city-wide acclaimed event, attracting both tourists and locals, is the Đồ Sơn Buffalo Fighting Festival held annually on the 9th of August (lunar calendar). The festival is televised live, captivating millions of viewers nationwide. Every August (lunar calendar), locals eagerly anticipate the Đồ Sơn Buffalo Fighting Festival, a tradition passed down through generations as immortalized in a folk verse:
'No matter where you trade or what you vend/ On the ninth day of the eighth month, return for the buffalo fight/ No matter a hundred trades in your cart/ On the ninth day of the eighth month, come back for the buffalo fight'.

Additionally, Hải Phòng has recently added another significant festival to its calendar, aiming to promote the image of the coastal city. This event, the Red Phoenix Flower Festival, features a plethora of captivating cultural, artistic, and sports activities.

Hải Phòng is renowned as a playground, and being a coastal area, it offers a plethora of enticing local specialties. Beyond the well-known and celebrated dishes such as crab noodle soup, spicy bread, fish noodle soup, and pond snail spring rolls, Hải Phòng also presents the opportunity to savor lesser-known delicacies: fresh bamboo shoot salad, sweet porridge, salted fried crab, seafood burnt rice, and unique sausage rolls. The local cuisine is crafted with a distinctive touch, bursting with flavors that captivate the hearts of food enthusiasts.