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Hải Phòng City

Hai Phong 8m
Best Time
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About Hải Phòng City

Hải Phòng City is northern Vietnam's major port city, famously called the "City of Red Flamboyant Flowers" due to the vibrant trees lining its streets. Situated at the mouth of the Cam River, the city features elegant colonial quarters, ancient temples, and a renowned street food culture. It serves as a bustling hub and transit gate to Cat Ba Island and Halong Bay.

💡Why Visit?

Indulge in a legendary street food tour, view colonial French architecture, and see the tree-lined canals.

Languages
Vietnamese
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionHai Phong
CountryVietnam
Altitude8m
Budget Stay₫180,000*/night
Budget Food₫130,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec

Aug · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 28°C annually. Best visited during Jan, Feb, Dec. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug, Sep due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
🌡️
Temperature26° – 31°C
💧
Rainfall453mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug, Sep due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₫180,000*/night
  • Local guesthouse/motel
  • City hostel
🏨 Premium
₫650,000*/night
  • Boutique business hotel
  • Standard suite
✨ Luxury
₫2,200,000*/night
  • Sheraton Hai Phong
  • Mercure City Centre

Local Cuisine

⭐ Banh Da Cua (Crab Noodle Soup)street
⭐ Banh Mi Cay (Spicy Mini Banh Mi)street
Sua Be (Jellyfish Salad)local