Haiphong Holiday Weather today

Date/time of update: November 21, 2024, 1:12 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Clear Sky

Temperature: 20.98°C
Temperature feels like: 20.7°C
Minimum Temperature: 20.98°C
Maximum Temperature: 20.98°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1019hPa
Humidity:60%
Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 3.6m/sec
Wind Direction: 40 degrees
Cloudiness: 0%
Sunrise: 2024-11-20 11:07:39
Sunset: 2024-11-21 10:11:47

Hai Phong, the 3rd biggest city in Vietnam, is located to the North-East of the country. From the 19th century, Hai Phong has always been known for Hai Phong Harbor, one of the biggest commercial ports in Vietnam. Thanks to the strategic position, Hai Phong has always been important to Vietnam’s defense and economy.

An amazing turquoise water lake at Thuy Nguyen, Hai Phong

Geography

Hai Phong is bordered to the north and north-east by Quang Ninh, to the north-west and west by Hai Duong, to the south by Thai Binh and to the east by the East Vietnam Sea.

Hai Phong overlooks the Gulf of Tonkin. Apart from the inland, Hai Phong’s territory also includes the archipelago of Cat Ba which is in the south-west of Halong Bay, and Bach Long Vi Island which is far in the Gulf of Tonkin.

The terrain of Hai Phong includes: mountainous, flat plains and river basins. Hai Phong is a part of the Thai Binh River Delta in northern Vietnam. There are two groups of mountains in Hai Phong both of which stretch from north-west to south-east:

- One group includes mountains in the middle of Hai Phong’s territory stretching from An Lao District to Do Son Peninsula.

- Another group includes limestone mountains around An Son and Nui Deo in Thuy Nguyen District.

Hai Phong has a very complicated river network. The general direction of the rivers is to flow from the north-west to the south-east.

- To the north-east of Hai Phong there are Da Bac – Bach Dang River (32km) discharging its water via Nam Trieu Estuary. This river is a tributary of the Kinh Mon – Kinh Thay River.

- The Cam River (30km) is a tributary of the Kinh Mon – Kinh Thay River flowing just north of Hai Phong City discharging its water via Cam Estuary

- The Lach Tray River (45km) is a tributary of the Kinh Mon - Kinh Thay River flowing through the middle of Hai Phong and discharging its water into the sea at Lach Tray Estuary.

- To the south-west of Hai Phong there are the Van Uc (35km), Thai Binh and Hoa Rivers which all belong to the Thai Binh River System.

Climate

Hai Phong has a tropical monsoon climate which is similar to most of Vietnam. There are 4 seasons per year and the rainy time with typhoons is from June through October. The temperature range is from below 10oC to above 40oC. The annual average rainfall is 1,600mm-1,800mm. The average humidity is 86%.

Road System

The road system in Hai Phong is in great conditions with several bridges spanning the rivers. And there are several rivers in the province which make transport by land and by waterways within the province and between Hai Phong and other provinces very convenient.

Hai Phong Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, What to See in Hai Phong

1/Cat Ba Island

The island is located in the beautiful area south of Halong Bay. There are several karst islands around Cat Ba that can offer boat tours and kayaking tours for a couple of days. There are some deserted beaches around the area which offer lovely camping experiences.

Cat Ba National Park located on Cat Ba Island offers ecotours and trekking tours for 1 day.

2/ Lan Ha Bay

The bay is adjacent to Cat Ba Island and right south of Halong Bay. The Lan Ha Bay just like Halong Bay is studded with several limestone islands jutting out of the emerald sea water. There are boats and cruise boats offering day trips and overnight cruises on the bay. The tourist services on these boats range from adventure to luxury.

3/Do Son Beach

The beach with 3 sandy beaches is 20km from Hai Phong City which offer relaxing beach and seaside holidays.

4/Bach Long Vi Island

This is an offshore island in the Gulf of Tonkin. There are no regular tours to this island just yet.

5/Hai Phong City

The colonial-styled city is charming with French colonial architecture and flower stalls by leafy streets.

6/Du Hang Pagoda

The pagoda in Hai Phong City is a Buddhist pagoda with lovely architecture and zen atmosphere.

7/ Hang Kenh Communal House

The 17th century community house with ancient architecture is among few left in Vietnam from the time.

8/ Thuy Nguyen

The countryside of Thuy Nguyen District of Hai Phong with several karst mountains and villages surrounded by areca palm trees. Thuy Nguyen offers relaxing cycling experience to the visitors. Do not miss Tuyet Tinh Coc, a lake with turquoise blue water by limestone mountains where you can have amazing photos.

Ricefields in the countryside of Hai Phong

What to Do, Travel and Tours in Hai Phong

1/ Beach holidays in Hai Phong

In Hai Phong you can have a beach holidays at Do Son or on Cat Ba Island. There are several beach hotels, beach resorts ranging from family-run with basic facilities to luxury.

2/ Adventure Tours , Trekking Tours, Eco Tours

Cat Ba National Park offers day treks, eco tours with different routes traveling through the forest, visiting local communities.

3/ Sightseeing Tours, Bicycle Tours

You can have a great time for sightseeing tours of Hai Phong City, bike tours in Thuy Nguyen District.

Unreal karstic mountains at turquoise water lake at Thuy Nguyen Hai Phong

4/ Luxury Travel, Luxury Cruises, Golf Tours

There are several luxury cruises on the Lan Ha Bay that you can choose from. The trips are normally for 2 days and one night but you can request for a tailor-made experience to suit your interest.

There are international standard golf courses in Hai Phong that you can do it in a day from Hanoi. The golf tour can be combined with a mini beach vacation on the Do Son Beach.

So, if Hai Phong is fairly small a place. But if you look for eco tours, luxury beach holidays, adventure vacations or family tours, Hai Phong has it all.

Scenic farms at Thuy Nguyen, Hai Phong

5/ Paradissa’s suggested tours in Hai Phong

The below tours can be done in 2 days or up to a week:

- City tour of Hai Phong which takes half a day visiting the city architecture, market, the Municipal Theatre and Du Hang Pagoda.

- Speedboat trip to Cat Ba (1 hour) or take a road journey to Cat Ba.

- Visit Cat Ba National Park and climb to the top of Ma Yen Mountain which takes half a day.

- Trek through Cat Ba National Park which takes 1 full day.

- Cruise on the Lan Ha Bay which takes from half a day up to a few days.

- Bike tour through Thuy Nguyen with scenic landscapes for photography for 1 day.

- Easy time on the beaches of Do Son: 1-3 days.

- Join Paradissa on a luxury travel package for Hai Phong including a luxury golf tour at Do Son Golf Course and a luxury beach vacation at the most luxurious beach resort of Do Son.

Ethereal landscape of Hai Phong

Accommodation, Where to Stay

There is a wide range of accommodations from guest houses, basic hotels to luxury hotels and beach resorts (4*) Hai Phong City and on Cat Ba Island. Don Son is being turned into a big R&R center in northern Vietnam soon.

Getting there and away

By road

Hai Phong is 100km from Hanoi and there are two roads between these 2 cities: regular road and express one. The trip by road takes 1-2 hours depending on the routes you take.

A limestone mountain at Thuy Nguyen, Hai Phong

By air

There are daily flights between Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Da Nang, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc Island.

By rail

There are daily train between Hanoi and Hai Phong City which takes about 2 hours.

Hai Phong Average Monthly Rainfall and Temperatures