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While not as lively and bustling as Hanoi and Saigon, Hải Phòng, the birthplace of beauty queen Phạm Hương, still attracts visitors with its uniquely charming beauty.
Explore Hải Phòng: Discover the Charms of Beauty Queen Phạm Hương's Hometown
Join Mytour to uncover the enticing aspects of Hải Phòng – the homeland of beauty queen Phạm Hương!
Đồ Sơn
Situated approximately 20 km southeast of the city center, Đồ Sơn is a coastal area with some of the most beautiful resorts in the North. Visitors to Đồ Sơn not only enjoy the beach but also engage in activities such as relaxation, savoring seafood, hiking, camping, and admiring the beautiful evening scenery. The place is like a picturesque landscape, with the perfect combination of nature featuring majestic mountains, lush greenery, pine-covered hills, and the vast red sea of alluvial soil.
Tam Bạc Lake
Tam Bạc Lake originates from the Liêm Khê stream, dividing Quang Trung Street and Trần Nguyên Hãn Street, serving as a focal point in the heart of Hải Phòng city. The lake has a depth of approximately 3 meters, a surface area of about 4.82 hectares, and is surrounded by vibrant granite stones.
Visit Tam Bạc Lake to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere in the early morning, admire the serene water in the windy afternoon, marvel at the colorful, dazzling, and enchanting lights surrounding the lake during the evening, and be captivated by the fascinating water music performance at night.
Tràng Kênh
The scenery of Tràng Kênh features a landscape of limestone hills, flowing rivers, and endless skies, creating a majestic natural beauty. Located along the upper reaches of the Bạch Đằng River, this pristine and magnificent area boasts picturesque hills and mountains, gentle weather, and a cool climate throughout the year.
Tràng Kênh is home to fascinating caves, including the Vua Cave in Minh Tân commune with a year-round cool-water stream measuring 18 meters in height and 10 meters in width. Visitors can also explore the ancient stone jewelry crafting site dating back 4,000 years.
Bính Bridge
Bính Bridge spans the Cấm River, connecting Hải Phòng city and Thủy Nguyên district. It stands as the most beautiful and modern cable-stayed bridge in Hải Phòng, measuring nearly 1.3 km in length.
From Bính Bridge, visitors to Hải Phòng can admire the peaceful flow of the Cấm River, spanning over 7 km. If fortunate enough to walk across Bính Bridge at sunrise, tourists will be delighted and enchanted by the tranquil scenery of the sky, shimmering sunbeams piercing through the cables.
Hải Phòng Opera House
Built in the early 20th century (1904 – 1912), Hải Phòng Opera House showcases distinctive cultural architecture from that period. The Baroque-style structure exhibits the characteristic beauty of European architecture. Once the cultural and political center during the French colonial era, it hosted famous circus performances. Today, Hải Phòng Opera House is a venue for commemorations, celebrations, and remarkable artistic performances.
Tam Bạc Market
Tam Bạc Market
Tam Bạc Market, also known as Đổ Market, stands on Phan Bội Châu Street, constructed on ancient grounds within the war-torn area. Thus, Tam Bạc Market has been intertwined with the city's fluctuations for over four centuries.
Cát Bà Archipelago
Cát Bà Archipelago is situated 30 km from the city center and was once recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve. Famous attractions on Cát Bà include Monkey Island, Cát Bà National Park, Trung Trang Cave, and Hùng Sơn. Cát Bà is a convergence of forest and sea, creating a one-of-a-kind landscape.
Hải Phòng Port
Established in 1874, Hải Phòng Port is the largest seaport in the Northern region and the second-largest in Vietnam. Additionally, Hải Phòng Port serves as an international gateway, facilitating trade with numerous countries in the region and around the world.
In the past, Hải Phòng port served as a military supply point for the French government's distant campaigns. Nowadays, every day, Hải Phòng port welcomes a large number of ships, buzzing with vibrant trade and activity.
Flamboyant Blossoms
As summer arrives, flamboyant blossoms ignite across the country. But in one place, the flamboyant tree is more than a symbol; it's the soul of the city, embedded in poetry and musical notes. That place is Hải Phòng – the city with the most flamboyant trees in Vietnam. In Hải Phòng, flamboyant trees bloom everywhere – on streets, riverbanks, in schools. When the flowers bloom, they seem to paint the entire sky red.
Hòn Dáu Island
Hòn Dáu Island, also known as Hòn Dấu, is a small island in the Đồ Sơn Sea, 20 km from downtown Hải Phòng. This island is familiar to many Vietnamese backpackers for its tranquility and hidden beauty.
When visiting Hòn Dáu, besides paying respects at the sacred temple of Nam Hải Thần Vương, don't forget to climb the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the majestic sea.
By San San
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
MytourDecember 18, 2015
