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Things to see in Haiphong (Vietnam): 9 places and when to go
Haiphong is a major city in Vietnam with around 1,969,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (7), Museums and art (1), Nature (1). The best known are Bính Bridge, Bạch Đằng Bridge and Hoang Van Thu Bridge. The best time to come is February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Vietnam · 20.832, 106.6781
- Population
- About 1,969,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Architecture (7) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- HPH Haiphong (Hai An), 5.1 km as the crow flies
What to see in Haiphong
The places in and around Haiphong, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bính BridgeBridge in Vietnam4.9 km
- Bạch Đằng BridgeBridge in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam9.3 km
- Hoang Van Thu BridgeBridge in Haiphong, Vietnam4.2 km
- Lac Long BridgeBridge in Haiphong, Vietnam3.4 km
- Rao BridgeBridge in Haiphong, Vietnam2.2 km
- Tam Bac BridgeBridge in Haiphong, Vietnam2.8 km
- Vo Nguyen Giap BridgeBridge in Haiphong, Vietnam2.2 km
- Hai Phong MuseumMuseum3.4 km
- Thai Thuy Wetlands Nature ReserveProtected area28 km
When to go to Haiphong
The best time to visit Haiphong is February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:52
- FebBest time11:19
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:29
- MayPossible12:59
- JunPossible13:15
- JulPossible13:09
- AugPossible12:43
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:30
- NovBest time10:59
- DecPossible10:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. In February, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Vietnam in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Haiphong
The nearest main airport is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH, Haiphong (Hai An)), 5.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Hanoi90 places89 km
- Sơn Tây6 places127 km
- Huế17 places495 km
- Da Nang30 places557 km
- Hội An7 places579 km
And all of Vietnam, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Haiphong?
The best known: Bính Bridge, Bạch Đằng Bridge, Hoang Van Thu Bridge, Lac Long Bridge, Rao Bridge. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Haiphong?
February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44.
How do you get to Haiphong?
The nearest main airport is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 5.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Haiphong as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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