1. Do Son Beach

Do Son Beach captivates with its long, green stretch and pristine forests creating a majestic, untouched beauty. Do Son is a renowned beach and resort destination in Northern Vietnam, harmoniously blending white, silky sand, expansive deep-sea, and the backdrop of lush hills and pine trees...

Explore the Dau Island Tourist Area with the largest artificial swimming pool in Asia, bird and animal gardens, entertainment areas, and 3 to 5-star hotels. Don't miss the ancient lighthouse over a century old. Since its renovation, the area also features a 'Little Dalat' section, attracting many visitors for summer fun...

The beach is divided into 3 zones, each with its own beach and serene hills and woods. Zone 1 stretches along the coastline, Zone 2 houses the villa once the vacation spot of King Bao Dai, the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Zone 3 features a small architectural structure resembling a pagoda, hence its name Pagoda Hill. Notably, at the tip of the peninsula is a high land where the beautiful Van Hoa Building stands, constructed in the Gothic architectural style...

Experience international standard facilities such as the historic No. K15 Ship Terminal, Hon Dau Resort, and the Do Son Casino.

2. Cat Ba - Eco-tourism Area

Cat Ba Island is situated in the Cat Ba Archipelago, part of Cat Hai district, Hai Phong City. Cat Ba is approximately 30 km from the center of Hai Phong and 25 km from Halong City. This area has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve.

Whether coming from the mainland or Do Son, tourists can reach the island and Cat Ba National Park by boat or through the highway. Cat Ba Archipelago, adjacent to Halong Bay, features numerous large and small islands scattered across the vast sea. The main Cat Ba Island has a national park with patches of tropical rainforest preserving various rare species of flora and fauna. Limestone mountains hide fascinating caves, while natural beaches and crystal-clear sea waters are nestled among rocky islands. Streams flow down the mountains, creating a unique blend of sea and forest. The harmonious fusion of sea and forest forms a breathtaking landscape found nowhere else.

Tower Tường Long, covering an area of approximately 2,000 m2, is located in Vạn Sơn Ward, Đồ Sơn Town. Originally part of the Trường Xuân temple during the Lý Dynasty, Tường Long Tower looks like a brush painting against the endless blue sky and vast sea, a natural masterpiece. The nine-story tower, with a square base featuring four staircases, houses a Buddha statue seated on a stone lotus.

The Tower has an outer Triple Gate designed in an open architectural style, with four stone gates intricately carved with floral patterns. The inner Triple Gate and balcony have three main doors and a lim wood frame harmonizing with the triple towers and a front courtyard consisting of five sections. Twenty bronze statues, each weighing over 20 tons, are placed in the triple towers. Particularly, the temple bell, weighing one ton, replicates the Vân Bản temple bell of Đồ Sơn and is cast directly on the top of Ngọc Mountain through the contributions of thousands of monks and Buddhists.

Standing at the Tường Long Tower, you will admire the entire Đồ Sơn coastal area, as well as the simple life of the locals. You will experience an unusually serene feeling.

Lan Hạ Bay is located to the east of Cát Bà Island, overlooking Vạn Gate and adjacent to Hạ Long Bay. Lan Hạ Bay is considered a forgotten paradise in the lower realm, a miniature 'Hạ Long Bay' in Hải Phòng. The place possesses spectacular natural beauty with over 400 small and large islands covered in lush green vegetation.

The scenery here rivals Hạ Long Bay and has its own unique and distinctive features. The limestone density is quite thick, still very pristine, dividing the sea surface into various bays and small gulfs. Many cliffs, bays, and caves remain undiscovered. There are hundreds of mountains with different shapes, depending on the imagination of visitors, such as Boot Island (resembling a boot), Bat Island (resembling a bat with wings spread)… Visitors can navigate small boats through mountain crevices to explore small bays, visit caves, and relax on beaches amidst the sea, such as Vẹm Bay, Tùng Gấu Cave, and Cát Dứa Beach. Cát Dứa Beach is currently home to monkey breeding for tourists to observe and has accommodations for overnight stays. Visitors can also explore the growing pearl farming facilities here.

The specialties here include green clams, abalones, jellyfish, crabs, mantis shrimp, etc. Many fish farms in the bay not only serve as tourist attractions but also provide fresh live fish and shrimp for daily culinary needs.

Leaning Pier sits amidst picturesque landscapes with mountains at its back, part of the Cuu Long range. In front lies the beach of Zone 2 overlooking the 'Ba Lo' sea gate, where in the 11th century, King Ly Thanh Tong stationed troops to protect the borders, and later built the Thap Tuong Long tower. It is located in Van Huong ward, Do Son district, Hai Phong city.

Today, Leaning Pier serves as a tourist pier, taking visitors from the mainland to visit Hon Dau, Cat Ba, and Ha Long Bay. Especially during the island festival and tourist season, thousands of people come to visit and board boats to Hon Dau and nearby areas. This is an opportunity for city residents and tourists, both local and international, to understand more about this historical site and contribute to the preservation of the Leaning Pier heritage.

Elephant Mountain - Xuan Son is a cluster of rocky hills, quite high, intertwining and undulating through the territories of three communes: Truong Thanh, An Tien, and An Thang in An Lao district, Hai Phong city. Elephant Mountain has many beautiful caves: Elephant Throat Cave, Chieng Cave, Carp Cave, Basin Cave, etc. To the south of Elephant Mountain, there is Mr. Nam Tao, and to the north, there is Dong Bac Dau. In the caves, there are many strange-shaped stalactites and stalagmites, such as dragon head, tiger subduing, elephant head, etc. On the top of Elephant Mountain, there is a relatively flat area called the fairy chessboard.

Not only fascinating with the intriguing beauty of nature, Elephant Mountain also arouses the curiosity of those who love exploration because it is the cradle of prehistoric and primitive people. Elephant Mountain has been proven by French archaeologists to be an archaeological site with many artifacts dating back about 3000 years, such as stone axes, stone hoes, stone chisels, grinding stones, as well as copper weapons like copper spears and daggers.

Many tourists visiting Hai Phong are unaware of a small egg-shaped island, covering an area of ​​1 km2, as vibrant as a gem, enticingly pristine, only about 0.5 nautical miles from Do Son. That is Dau Island, home to a lighthouse over a hundred years old.

To get here, travelers have to take a boat from Nghieng Pier.

After a 10-minute boat ride, a breathtaking natural scenery unfolds. The white pebble beach surrounding the base of the island seems inviting, leading tourists into the primeval forest with thousands of different species. Many banyan trees, ancient trees with centuries-old age. Roots hang down densely, and mushrooms grow abundantly on the tree carpet. Sometimes, clouds can be seen swirling across the bamboo bushes...

Just a tiny dot on the sea map of the East Sea, but Dau Island promises to be a wonderful destination for Vietnam's marine and island eco-tourism.

During the meeting, organizers announced: UNESCO has officially recognized Cat Ba Archipelago as a world biosphere reserve at the International Council for Human and Biosphere Program coordination meeting held in Paris on October 29, 2004.

On the main island, there is a year-round lush tropical rainforest. This is a pristine forest area and one of the largest National Parks in the country. The planned protection area is 15,200 hectares, including 9,800 hectares of land and 4,200 hectares of sea. Cat Ba Forest has been recognized as a National Park since May 23, 1983.

The animal system includes up to 20 species of mammals, 69 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles, and amphibians. Rare species include the white-headed langur living on steep cliffs; golden-headed langurs, serow, and many beautiful birds such as cao cat, boi ca, sucking honey, and deer. Cat Ba also has swifts and sea turtles that are cared for and preserved. The plant system in the temporary list includes 495 genera, 149 families, including 250 medicinal plant species. Many plants need conservation such as agarwood, trai ly, lat hoa, kim giao, and Bac Son rattan.

Villa Bao Dai on Vung Hill, Zone 2 Do Son, is not just an architectural structure but a place that preserves stories about Bao Dai - a Nguyen Dynasty emperor.

The Governor of Indochina Pafquiere commissioned the construction of this villa in 1928, with an octagonal shape in French architecture. Later, the Governor of Indochina presented it to King Bao Dai, and this house was named Villa Bao Dai. The entire area covers 3700m2, with the villa covering nearly 1000m2 located on the top of Vung Hill, 36m above sea level. From mid-1999, the villa opened its doors to welcome visitors and overnight stays.

The villa has a reception room, meeting room, bedrooms for the king, queen, princes, and princesses. Especially, there are documents and photos of Bao Dai and his family. The villa has a winding path surrounded by lush greenery, flowers, and birds, where visitors can immerse themselves in the cool space with the sea breeze and the sound of rustling leaves.

Thirteen-Trunk Banyan Tree is a ancient banyan tree over 307 years old, with thirteen trunks, residing in Trại Hamlet, Đằng Giang Ward, Ngo Quyen District.

The Thirteen-Trunk Banyan Tree is a beautiful landscape of Hai Phong city, attracting many visitors. It can be a unique tourist destination for international tourists when visiting downtown Hai Phong. The tree is located in Đằng Giang Ward, Ngo Quyen District, about 5km southeast of the city center.

According to local elders, this banyan tree is nearly 1,000 years old, with thirteen trunks and its canopy shading a large area, estimated about one hectare of land in the Northern region. The tree is about 10m tall but has up to 30 branches, large and small, spreading over an area with a diameter of up to 40m. Supporting the tree's branches are root-like structures that resemble pillars. The tree has up to 12 large prop roots along with a main root, hence it is called the Thirteen-Trunk Banyan Tree. According to many opinions, this banyan tree is probably the one with the most trunks in Vietnam.

From Binh Port (Hai Phong), the Bach Long boat takes tourists to Bach Long Vy Island - the frontier island of the Fatherland, 110 km from Hon Dau - Hai Phong, 70 km from Ha Mai Island, 130 km from Ta Chiao Cape - Hainan Island, China. The island has a crucial position in expanding sea areas, determining sovereignty in the Gulf of Tonkin. Additionally, the island is located in one of the 8 major fishing grounds in the Gulf, playing a significant role in national security-defense and strategic development of the maritime economy, with tourism advantages.

Witnessing the sunrise from the lighthouse is an amazing experience. Amidst the vastness of the waves, observing the harmony of sky and sea, you'll feel a truly serene soul and fall in love with every moment you live. Standing on the lighthouse, you can have a panoramic view of the entire island. Visitors can also explore the spiritual culture, including the Thanh Tran Temple, Bach Long Pagoda, and Buddha Tower. When you come to Bach Long Vy, you will undoubtedly be captivated by the pristine beauty of nature and the warm, friendly people, not to mention the delicious local seafood that you can't forget.

Ngoc Xuyen Temple was built from the late 17th century to the early 18th century, dedicated to the deity awarded the title. The ancient temple has 9 roofs, made of ironwood, fragrant cinnamon, with tiled roofs, designed in the royal style. In 1929, the temple was rebuilt in the Đinh-style architecture with 5 main chambers, 3 rear chambers following the Nguyen dynasty architectural art.

This is the only remaining ancient temple of the old Do Son region to this day. Ngoc Xuyen Temple is part of the historical complex of Ngoc Xuyen Temple - Suoi Rong - Thap Tuong Long. It is a place you should visit when traveling to Do Son, Hai Phong.

Situated 20 km northeast of downtown Hai Phong, Trang Kenh (in Thuy Nguyen district) is a region with rich cultural and historical significance, designated as a national historical and scenic site by the state in 1962, known for its limestone mountain system, caves, and pristine river.

Trang Kenh, shaped by the limestone mountains with fascinating caves and a meandering river, offers a landscape reminiscent of Ha Long Bay, often referred to as the 'Dried Ha Long.' When visiting Trang Kenh, besides enjoying the panoramic view of the Bach Dang River, tourists should explore the Trang Kenh Temple, dedicated to three heroes associated with glorious victories on the Bach Dang River: Ngo Quyen, Le Dai Hanh, and Tran Quoc Tuan. With its large-scale architectural complex harmonizing with the spacious and nature-friendly surroundings, this place has become an essential destination for international travelers visiting Hai Phong.