1. Do Son Beach
Do Son is a district of Hai Phong, located about 20 km southeast of the city center and 120 km from the capital city of Hanoi. This place is like a picturesque watercolor gifted by nature, with mountains, sea, and long sandy beaches blending into the reddish alluvial water. Do Son Beach attracts a large number of tourists every year, beloved by both locals and foreign visitors.
Couples visiting Do Son Beach can not only swim, relax, and enjoy seafood but also hike, camp overnight, and immerse themselves in nature. Romantic beachside feasts, accompanied by the gentle sound of waves, will make your honeymoon even more enjoyable. Additionally, you can stop and rest at Hon Dau tourist area, visit centuries-old lighthouses by the waves as evidence of your eternal love.
According to travel experiences in Do Son Hai Phong, there are two best times to visit:
- From April to October: During this time, the sea is clear and cool, perfect for tourists seeking summer relaxation and cooling off.
- New Year's time: This is a suitable time to experience a series of festivals continuously taking place in Do Son specifically and Hai Phong in general.


2. Hon Dau Island
One of the ideal places for couples to enjoy their honeymoon is Hon Dau Island. As a small island located 1 km southeast of Do Son, without the noise of urban areas, Hon Dau Island has a pristine and peaceful beauty. The vegetation system remains intact with three primitive layers, the ancient roots of banyan trees deeply rooted in the ground, and rows of pine trees rustling in the wind. Every year, Hon Dau Island attracts many domestic and international tourists to visit and relax.
The Nam Hai Dai Vuong Temple, the lighthouse, the temporary prison, the tunnel through the island, etc., are the structures that leave a mark here. If you are a simple couple, not fond of noise, love the pristine and tranquil beauty, love the enduring historical features, you can visit here. Hon Dau Island will be an interesting stop on your honeymoon tour.
The peak season for Hon Dau Island tourism is from May to September. This period coincides with the summer of the North. Visitors to Hon Dau during this time mainly come to swim, escape the heat, and relax.


3. Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island is likened to the pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin, recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve since December 2014. When visiting Cat Ba, couples will behold the wonders of nature, where the forest meets the sea. If you are a couple who loves exploration and experiences, Cat Ba Island is a perfect choice. The pristine national park, the limestone mountains with mysterious caves, the streams running through the mountains, and the beautiful islands lying peacefully in the vast blue sea will be wonderful choices for you.
Cat Ba Island has many large and small islands for you to explore: Cat Ong Island, May Island,... and beaches: Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, Cat Dua (Monkey Island beach), Cat Ong,... You can travel by boat, ship, motorbike, electric car, or tandem bike to the places you want. There are many transportation options for you to choose from. Currently, tourism on Cat Ba Island is quite developed, so there are many homestays and hotels, convenient for tourists' accommodation.
Summer is the ideal time to visit Cat Ba. From April to October, the weather is cool, suitable for relaxation and swimming. The peak season is from May to July.

4. Whisper Nature Bungalow & Resort
Another must-not-miss destination for a meaningful honeymoon trip in Hai Phong is Whisper Nature Bungalow & Resort. Whisper Nature Bungalow is located in Viet Hai Village, at the foot of Cat Ba National Park, and is built in the style of a traditional countryside house with rooms equipped with simple furniture, tea-making facilities, and hairdryers. From here, couples can walk 5 km to the swimming and fishing beach, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. To add convenience for you, services for renting bicycles to explore Viet Hai Forest and Cat Ba National Park are always ready to serve.
The highlight is the restaurant here always creates a cozy atmosphere and is ready to serve Vietnamese dishes full of traditional flavors with ingredients including freshly picked vegetables from the hotel's garden. This accommodation is rated as the most beautiful and cost-effective on Cat Ba Island! Whisper Nature Bungalow & Resort is suitable for couples who love simplicity, rusticity, and enjoy a peaceful and fresh air to rest after a day of adventure.
The basic cost for a room here for 2 days 1 night is about 1,300,000 - 1,500,000 VND.


5. Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay is located east of Cat Ba Island, adjacent to Ha Long Bay, consisting of about 400 large and small islands, beautiful like a watercolor painting. The characteristic feature here is that all the islands are covered with green trees or vegetation carpets. There are up to 139 golden sandy beaches, dozens of limestone mountains and caves for adventurous couples. Convenient transportation and reasonable costs are the outstanding advantages of Lan Ha Bay.
Lan Ha Bay is favored by nature for its beautiful landscapes, creating its own attractions for tourists inside and outside the country. In addition, tourists can have wonderful experiences such as diving to see coral at Monkey Island, Cu Island, Sen Island,... or visiting fishing villages fishing on the sea. Lan Ha Bay will be a wonderful destination for couples who love the beauty and wilderness of nature. If you are looking for a suitable destination to relax, seek peace away from the bustling city, this tourist area is a great choice.
Additionally, you can choose to stay on a cruise ship, this is a very interesting experience for you although it has been developed only recently, it has attracted many tourists.
You will have the most complete trip to Lan Ha Bay at a basic cost of about 3,000,000 VND for a 2-day-1-night journey if you go on a planned tour.


6. Bach Long Vi Island
Together with the aforementioned destinations, Bach Long Vi Island is also a famous spot in Hai Phong. The island embodies all the typical beauty of a tropical coastal area, with its blue sea, white sand, and fresh, spacious air. When you visit this island with your loved one, you will experience many exciting and meaningful activities. One of them is watching the sunrise from the lighthouse - a wonderful moment to capture beautiful photos together. Amidst the vastness of the waves, witnessing the harmony of sky and sea, you will feel truly peaceful and more in love with every moment you live.
If you have the chance to visit Bach Long Vi Island, don't forget to visit the lighthouse, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire island. Bach Long Vi has been captivating tourists for years with its pristine beauty. Not stopping there, the local people are also very enthusiastic and friendly, and the delicious seafood - these are also factors that help Bach Long Vi Island have many advantages in tourism.
You can visit Bach Long Vi at any time, but the best time is from April to September because the temperature here is not too high, and you can clearly feel the cool atmosphere of the distant island. A tour to this island costs about more than 3,000,000 VND.


7. Elephant Mountain
When it comes to tourism in Hai Phong, one cannot ignore Elephant Mountain. The historical site of Elephant Mountain is located in An Tien commune, An Lao district, Hai Phong, about 20km from the city center, covering an area of about 300 hectares. This is the highest mountain in the north of Kien An, with an extremely rich and developed natural landscape for tourism. Clad in a wild and charming beauty, Elephant Mountain is an ideal destination for tourists to choose for their experiential journey.
Elephant Mountain also has a famous system of caves and scenic spots such as: carp cave, pool cave, gong cave... Besides, this place also has many pristine natural landscapes, including mountain ranges, hills congregating together, under the mountain are large caves, with unique beauty like Voi Cave, Bac Dau Cave, Nam Tao Cave,... Here, you will have very rustic, countryside-like photos with a group of rocky mountains, undulating hills, vast fields at the foot of the mountain, and countless beautiful caves like a masterpiece.
In reality, tourism at Elephant Mountain is still underdeveloped, so it is still very pristine. You can bring a tent and food to organize a campfire. The cost for traveling here is quite cheap, mainly in the form of backpacking ranging from 1,500,000 - 2,000,000 VND, which is very comfortable.


8. Tien Lang Hot Spring Resort
Tien Lang Hot Spring Resort is one of the famous destinations in Hai Phong that many tourists are particularly interested in. For a long time, this hot spring has always been an extremely attractive destination not only for the locals but also for tourists from everywhere. Located on a road with convenient transportation, you can travel to Tien Lang by motorbike, car depending on your location. Tien Lang is especially crowded in the summer and on weekends, so choose the right time for a perfect honeymoon trip.
Tien Lang Hot Spring Resort is located in Phac Xuyen hamlet, Bach Dang commune, Tien Lang district, Hai Phong city. When you come to this hot mineral spring, you will surely indulge in relaxing in the warm water good for health and relieving stress. Tien Lang Hot Spring Resort not only has that, but you can also participate in other fun activities such as: fishing, playing billiards, tennis, badminton, table tennis, shopping for handicrafts, and enjoying local cuisine.
Tien Lang Hot Spring Resort ticket prices:
- Complete mud bath: 270,000 VND/1 person/120 minutes
- Physical therapy massage: 200,000 VND/1 person/45 minutes


