Vietnam Resorts - which resort to choose

We present to your attention a brief overview of popular resorts and holiday destinations in Vietnam. After reading this information, you can make an initial opinion about the resorts of Vietnam and choose a place to go in Vietnam and what to visit there, and then deepen your knowledge by studying more detailed information about your favorite resort on our website or ask a question on our forum about Vietnam.

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Hanoi

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the second most important industrial center of the country (after Ho Chi Minh City), and at the same time the cultural capital. This is a place where the ancient unhurried spirit of exotic Asia and modern business bustle are mixed. A crazy stream of countless motorcycles flows like a river between ancient monuments, temples and memories of the recent history of Vietnam, and bicycle rickshaws carry passengers along the modern buildings of shopping centers.

However, to consider Hanoi as a place to spend the whole vacation is probably not worth it. There is no beach holiday and a minimum of tourist entertainment (except for attractions). The city is certainly worth a visit, but in order to get acquainted with the most popular Hanoi attractions, two or three days are enough. Still, for many tourists, the city is the starting point for a trip to North Vietnam, because not far from the capital are the Bay of Ha Long, the mountain orodok Sapa, the beach resort of Cat Ba Island. Also from here you can continue to Asia in Laos and beyond Thailand.

Detailed guide to Hanoi...

Sapa

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

One of the places in Vietnam where tourists do not want to be content with lying by the pool and walking around the markets is the town of Sapa in the north of the country, founded in 1910 by French colonists to relax from the hot tropical climate. Today, Sapa is known and attracts tourists for its magnificent scenery, as well as rich cultural heritage. The town is surrounded by high mountain peaks and beautiful rice fields.

Sapa is a great place for hiking in the mountains and traveling by bike, getting acquainted with the disappearing culture of the numerous nationalities living in the North. Tourists visit Sapa to see the famous "Love Market", make trekking trips to the surrounding villages through rice fields, or climb the highest peak in Vietnam - Mount Fansipan. Excursions, including staying and overnight in the Houses of villagers, give a special flavor to your stay in Sapa.

The area around Sapa was a cradle for many ethnic groups, eight of which still live here. You can distinguish one ethnic group from another by the color of traditional clothing, usually embroidered. The villages have an almost medieval appearance. Although some residents have mobile phones and internet access, they mostly live harsh and poor lives.

Subgenital guide to Sapa...

Halong Bay

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Halong Bay, also called Halong Bay, is a bay in the Gulf of Tonkin of the South China Sea in northern Vietnam about 170 kilometers from Hanoi. In the Bay there are more than 3000 islands, rocks, cliffs and caves. Its area is about 1500 sq. km. the name of the Bay is translated from Vietnamese approximately as "the Bay into which dragons descend (dive)".

In 1994, Halong Bay was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and in 2011 was named one of the "7 new wonders of the world" and was declared a new natural wonder, as one of Vietnam's most iconic landscapes.

Almost all the islands of Halong Bay are rocky, in the rocks of which there are thousands of caves of various shapes and sizes filled with stalactites and stalagmites, small waterfalls. The most popular caves are equipped for tourist attractions with the help of illumination with multi-colored lamps, which makes them look like underground palaces.

For tourists, the Bay is mainly interesting not as a tourist resort for long-term accommodation, but as an excursion destination for a short time. Most often, tourists visit the Bay as part of an excursion for 1-2 days, and sometimes they do not even stop here, limiting themselves to a one-day excursion. However, here it is quite possible to stay in a hotel on the island of Catba (Cat Ba Island) or on the coast for a few days.

Detailed guide to Halong Bay...

Hue

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Hue (also hue) is a city in central Vietnam, the former imperial capital. Located about halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, 12 kilometers from the coast. It is an important cultural, political, economic and educational center of the country, and the most interesting historical place in Vietnam.

The city attracts tourists with its rich history, well-preserved and very significant sights. Hue has played a very important role in the history of the country. From 1802 to 1945, the city was the capital of the Vietnamese Nguyen dynasty, the former last imperial dynasty of the state. During these 143 years in Hue, the imperial throne was occupied in turn by thirteen emperors of the dynasty. The last and thirteenth was Emperor Bao Dai-The Last Emperor of Vietnam. In 1945, Ho Chi Minh City came to power, under whose pressure Bao Dai abdicated. And the new government moved the capital to Hanoi. From that moment on, Hue ceased to be the capital, but perfectly preserved the whole spirit and monuments of the past.

There is no beach holiday in Hue (although if you wish, you can drive to the coast, where there are beautiful beaches, 12 kilometers), rest here is only an excursion. Some tourists are limited to visiting the city as part of an excursion, for example from Da Nang or Hoi An, but with such a visit you will not be able to feel the spirit and atmosphere of the city, but will only be able to see the architecture and monuments. If you want to stay in the city longer, then all the conditions are created for this: a lot of hotels, wonderful Original Cuisine, a lot of traditional entertainment is presented. In addition, it is easy to get to hue on your own from any tourist city in the country.

A detailed guide to Hue...

Da Nang

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Da Nang (Da Nang, Danang, former French Turan or Tourane) is the fourth largest and most important city in Vietnam. It is located on the coast (coast of the South China Sea) in central Vietnam.

Da Nang is usually ignored by tourists, as it is a typical industrial city without any special attractions. However, Forbes magazine named the beaches of Da Nang one of the most attractive in the world. They are magnificent and annually attract a huge number of tourists from all over the world, but for some reason not from Russia or European countries, but from China and Vietnamese tourists. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for domestic tourism.

The main interest for tourists are attractions near Da Nang. Among them are the ancient town of Hoi An, the imperial capital Hue, the ruins of Mai son, the Haiwan pass, Marble Mountain. Da Nang for these attractions is the starting point or transshipment point due to the airport and railway station. Therefore, Danang is mainly interested in: how to get there and how to get from there to the right place? But over the past few years, the city has developed a good tourist infrastructure, there was an embankment along the wonderful beaches, a tourist area is being formed. So now this is also a good beach resort, though with its own characteristics.

Detailed guide to Da Nang...

Hoi An

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Hoi An is a small city in central Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea. Hoi An is one of the popular tourist destinations. The city is located 25 kilometers north of Da Nang, located on the banks of the river Thu Bon (Thu Bon) a few kilometers from the coast.

Hoi An, also known by its ancient name Faifo, was an important and very busy trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries. Later, the center of trade moved to Da Nang, but in the heart of Hoi An – the Old City, the spirit of an ancient trading city has been preserved. And today, Hoi An, more than any other place in Vietnam, preserves the atmosphere of past centuries and is a favorite tourist destination. In 1999, it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site as an example of a Southeast Asian trading city of the 15th-19th centuries.

Hoi An is sometimes called an open-air museum city, because there are 844 officially recognized buildings of historical significance. The city is also known for its traditional and souvenir shops, a large number of sewing workshops. You will not stay here without a great beach holiday. The beaches of Hoi An are a few kilometers from the city center, but it is easy to get there by bike or motorcycle, taxi or free shuttle bus. And you can even stay in one of the hotels on the beach. The quality of the beaches here is excellent. They are sandy, sparsely populated and very clean. Here, right on the beaches, the real round fishing boats of the Vietnamese with gear are stored.

Hoi An cuisine is generally a separate conversation. In the numerous cafes and restaurants that light their lights for visitors in the evenings, you can taste incredible delights. After all, this is a city of artists and craftsmen. And the cooks here are artists too. And most importantly, everything you eat and drink will cost a mere penny. Only in the restaurants of Hoi An you can drink a mug of beer for 2000 VND (about 6 USD), and eat to the brim for 40,000. But lovers of nightclubs and Discos will have to be upset. You won't find anything like that in Hoi An.

Detailed guide to Hoi An...

Nha Trang

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Nha Trang is the capital city of Khanh Hoa province in central Vietnam. This is the most polar Beach Resort in Vietnam.

Tourists go here in order to combine an excellent beach holiday with a visit to a large number of restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, discos, massage parlors and beauty salons. There are several diving centers, healing springs and mud. The nearby island of Hon Tre is connected to the resort by a long cable car, and on the island itself there is an amusement park for the whole family. Nha Trang is not deprived of cultural and historical attractions, including the ancient towers of Cham, Longchon Pagoda, Monkey Island, many temples. The range of hotels in Nha Trang is represented by the whole range of prices and comfort levels. Here everything is done and works to please tourists with any level of wealth.

Detailed guide to Nha Trang...

Fanrang

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Phan Rang (also Phan Rang) is a resort town on the coast of the South China Sea in southern Vietnam between the two popular and crowded seaside resorts of Nha Trang and Mui Ne, approximately equidistant from each of them (Phanrang on the map).

The resort of Fanrang is strikingly different from the more "promoted" Mui Ne and Nha Trang. There are much fewer foreign tourists here, which means less noise and fuss. It is popular with local holidaymakers, but they fortunately only fill the resort on weekends and holidays, and the rest of the time it is calm and quiet like a village. Walking or riding around the neighborhood on a motorbike, here you can observe a natural, non-tourist Vietnam. So to speak, to know the country as it really is.

There are few attractions in Fanrang, there is almost no nightlife. Local hotels have rental facilities for surfing and kiting equipment. But in general, the conditions for active recreation on the water here are not very favorable: you can catch the right wind and wave only in December and January. Lovers of snorkeling will be interested only on the beach of Kana (or Ka Na), which is located 30 km south of the city.

Therefore, this resort is suitable, first of all, for lovers of a calm, peaceful beach holiday, as well as gastronomic tourism. In local restaurants, cafes and eateries you can try a lot of exotic dishes (mainly seafood), their prices are lower than in more popular resorts.

A detailed guide to Fanrang...

Dalat

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Dalat (also Da Lat) is a city in the south – central plateau of Vietnam, the capital of Lam Dong Province. It is located on the langbang plateau at an altitude of 1475 meters above sea level, at a distance of about 300 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Dalat attracts tourists who want to get new experiences and see a different Vietnam. Tourists who are sensitive to the situation may feel that they are in another country, in some other Vietnam. The streets here are clean, taxi drivers do not stick on every corner inviting you to ride, molesting merchants do not grab you by the sleeve, offering to buy another glasses and a lighter. The attitude to foreign tourists here is reverent, if not even tender.

Dalat is a Mountain Resort and you will not find any beaches here. There are almost no cultural and historical attractions here either. Attractions of Dalat are, first of all, natural beauty and education. Around there are picturesque valleys, evergreen forests, numerous waterfalls, lakes, passes and natural parks. Here are the best routes for hiking and mountain biking. Due to the elevation of the plateau above sea level at an altitude of 1500-2000 meters, ideal conditions for growing fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee, flowers that cannot grow at sea level are preserved here. Grown here, they are offered throughout Vietnam under the special brand "made in Dalat". This is the only place in Vietnam where wine is made. Dalat is also the most popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds, as well as the city of artists and artists of Vietnam. It is also one of the Centers of Vietnamese science.

Most often, tourists visit Dalat in the form of one - or two-day excursions that depart from Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang. But this time is definitely not enough to get acquainted with the city and its surroundings. This is a very pleasant city and for sure you will want to stay there longer. But nothing prevents you from visiting this city on your own, staying here in a hotel for a few days. The tourist infrastructure is at a high level and no inconvenience will arise.

Detailed guide to Dalat...

Phan Thiet and Mui Ne

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Phan Thiet (also Phan Thiet) is a city in southern Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea, about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Mui Ne is a long resort area on the coast near Phan Thiet. Actually, when it comes to tourist Phan Thiet, it is the resort of Mui Ne that is meant, since tourists almost do not stop in Phan Thiet itself.

Mui Ne is one of the most popular, if not the most popular resort in Vietnam among Russians. So popular that in many local restaurants there is a menu in Russian, on the streets there are signs in Russian, excursions are conducted in Russian. In one of the local cafes you can even watch Russian films.

The entire tourist area of Mui Ne Beach lies along the coast and the hotels here are located, with rare exceptions, right on the beach. Literally leaving the hotel, you will find yourself on a white sandy beach. The beach here is common, and although it is conditionally divided between hotels, no one will forbid you to relax in any place that you like. All the necessary infrastructure for tourists has been created and is very actively developing here, although Phan Thiet does not abound in night establishments yet (but they are). There are many restaurants, bars, massage parlors, and the surrounding area has several natural, historical and cultural attractions. On the beach you can enjoy water sports and entertainment, and on land for lovers there is a golf course.

And yet, Mui Ne is a mecca for windsurfing, kiting and, to some extent, surfing. It is believed that here are the best conditions for practicing these sports in all of Asia.

Detailed guide to Mui Ne...

Ho Chi Minh City

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Some believe that tourists visiting Vietnam are divided into those who love Hanoi and those who love Ho Chi Minh City. Perhaps this is true, and to understand which category you belong to, you can only when you visit both there and there.

Ho Chi Minh city (Ho Chi Minh city) - the official name of the city since 1976. This name is used mainly in official documents, signs, addresses and schedules. And for the population of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is still the good old Saigon, and almost no one uses the new name colloquially.

Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam (more than 7.5 million inhabitants) and the economic capital of the country (about 300 thousand enterprises). For many tourists arriving here, it may seem like just a boring industrial city and a gateway to enter the country, few linger here. But there are also those who purposefully stop in Saigon to plunge into its bustle, wander through shopping centers and walk along the rows of the Ben Thanh market, visit numerous parks and squares, spend carefree evenings in cafes, restaurants and bars in the tourist area. There are also many ancient architectural monuments, famous historical places and picturesque corners of nature. Images of exotic and ordinary life are everywhere - street markets where people haggle and make deals, cafes on the sidewalks whose stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with music; clean new pubs where tourists chat over a mug of beer with peanuts and a huge plate of pho soup.

From Saigon you can go to almost all corners of Vietnam and not only. Numerous excursions in the vicinity of Saigon, the Mekong Delta, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand can be bought for just a few tens of dollars. In Saigon itself, you will not have any problems with visiting attractions and recreation areas at all: a developed public transport network, an abundance of taxis and motorcycle taxis will allow you to get to the threshold of your hotel immediately after arriving in the country, even from the airport, in just a few USD.

Detailed guide to Saigon...

Phu Quoc Island

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

The island of Phu HRC is the largest island in Vietnam. The island is located in the south of the country, 45 kilometers from the coast. There are a large number of small islands scattered around, which can also be visited during a holiday in Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc is often compared to the popular Thai island of Phuket. He really reminds him of something, they are even about the same size. But, compared to Phuket, Phu Quoc is more "wild", less developed and equipped. There is no abundance of entertainment like Phuket discos, noisy bars, shopping, not to mention sex tourism, in Phu Quoc. Even in terms of historical and cultural attractions, Phu Quoc is significantly inferior to Phuket. But all this has its charm, otherwise thousands of tourists annually would not visit the island.

Phu Quoc island is definitely one of the most popular resorts in Vietnam. For many tourists who once visited the island, it has forever remained a paradise island. The resort is known and popular, primarily for beach holidays. The beaches here are one of the most beautiful in Vietnam, and their length is impressive. In 2008, the island and its beaches were named the cleanest and most beautiful in the world. If you want to be on a secluded beach, where no one else will be within sight of you, then even at the height of the season you can find such a place here. Well, if you want to relax on a well-equipped popular beach with restaurants and cafes a stone's throw from the water, there are plenty of such places here too.

while relaxing on the island, you can go on an eco-tour to the jungle and in the mountains you can rent a motorcycle or mountain bike and explore the island yourself, making along the way wonderful beauty photographs. Be sure to visit the Pearl Farm and museum, because the second name of the island is "Pearl Island". Also on the island there is a farm for growing black pepper, available for tourists to visit. One of the most popular tourist attractions on the island is fishing. Moreover, you can catch not only fish, but also try yourself as a catcher of squid, crabs and other marine life. It will be interesting enough to visit the factory for the production of fish sauce Nuoc Mam, if you, of course, do not disdain unpleasant odors. There are several historical sights on the island, but they are not numerous. Also, Phu Quoc is one of the best places in all of Vietnam for diving.

Well, in the evenings, when you get tired of daytime entertainment, you can dine in numerous restaurants with the freshest and cheapest seafood and chat with other tourists.

What is still good, since 2005, Phu Quoc has a special visa regime, according to which citizens of any country can visit Phu Quoc for up to 15 days without a visa. In this case, before the expiration of the passport must be at least 45 days.

A detailed guide to Phu Quoc...

Con Dao Island

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Con Dao Island is located in the south of the country, about 100 kilometers from the coast in the waters of the South China Sea. The island is the largest of the eponymous archipelago of 16 islands with a total area of 76 sq km. the island is also sometimes called in the old way Con Son (Con Son, was renamed Con Dao in 1977). Previously, the island was a place where political prisoners were held.

Con Dao is one of Vietnam's popular island resorts. Guests of the island provides excellent beach holidays and opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Given the remoteness and inaccessibility of the island, the rest here is considered quite secluded, calm and exotic. There are few tourists here, and so far you can meet wild little-known places. Currently, the island is actively building tourist infrastructure, so if you want to see the island, not yet densely populated by tourists, you should hurry.

Most of the territory of the archipelago since 1984 is the territory of the National Park, where you can get acquainted with exotic animals, plants, as well as the underwater world (diving on the island is considered the best in Vietnam).

Also on the island there are some historical sights: the prison of political prisoners (Phu Hai prison), in which 20,000 prisoners died; the cemetery (Hang Duong Cemetery); the Museum of the revolution (Revolutionary Museum), The Lighthouse.

The tourist infrastructure of the island is still poorly developed, which is more a plus for such a place than a minus. Apart from hotels and restaurants, there is almost nothing here, although the construction of new facilities is underway. The center of the island is only a newly built town (Con Son Village) with excellent roads, new buildings, but even in it you can find only the most necessary. You can buy something only in the markets, there are no shopping centers here. Everything is very expensive, so it is better to buy everything you need for a holiday, even on the mainland. There are diving centers and travel agencies ready to send you to nearby islands or on a tour of the National Park. In the evenings there is nothing to do on the island.

A detailed guide to the island of Con Dao...

Vung Tau

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Vung Tau (Vung Tau) - a large city on the coast of South Vietnam with a population of more than 300,000 people, is located 125 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The city of Vung Tau is located on Cape St. Jacques, so named during the French colonization, and occupies the entire territory of a small peninsula. On the economic side, the city is a major commercial center. Nearby on the continental shelf is the development of oil fields and oil production. A large concentration of joint Russian-Vietnamese oil production and refining enterprises, in connection with which many Russians live here and, as a result, the largest Russian diaspora in Vietnam, there is even a whole microdistrict with infrastructure tailored to Russian locals.

Vung Tau is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations not only for foreigners, but also for locals who want to spend their free time away from the capital. It is popular mainly for beach holidays, shopping and entertainment. Hotels are represented by a wide range from the cheapest to the chic and expensive. At the same time, Vung Tau can be called a real beach resort with a big stretch: the beaches here are located within the city limits, and therefore not very clean. The sand on the beach is dirty due to debris washed up by sea waves and currents from the Mekong River, the water is not very clean due to the industrial enterprises located in the city. Waves most of the year are quite strong, which can please only kitesurfing fans.

Attractions in Vung Tau not too much. There is a standard set of temples and pagodas, as in any city in Vietnam. In addition, there are attractions that deserve special attention – a lighthouse and a giant statue of Jesus about 32 meters high on top of the mountain. This statue is the tallest in South Vietnam and the tallest statue of Jesus in Southeast Asia. A small island with a temple that can be reached on foot at low tide and a local "Golgotha" with a huge statue of the Virgin Mary.

In general, the tourist infrastructure in the city is well developed. For everyday pastime, you can walk around the city park, visit the amusement park on the mountain, go to the local market, shopping centers or spend time on the beach or by the hotel pool. There is nothing else to do during the day in Vung Tau. The evening can be spent in a cafe or restaurant, there are also several bars open late, and nightclubs. True, visitors to night establishments for the most part are locals, and tourists there will not be particularly comfortable.

Detailed guide to Vung Tau...

Lang Co.

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

The small village of Lang Сo, as a place to relax, is not suitable for every tourist. It lies on the coast between Da Nang and hue, while the situation here is very secluded. Yes, this place is considered a tourist resort, but the tourist infrastructure here is very poorly developed: except for a few hotels, there is nothing specifically for tourists. You will find no travel agencies and excursions, no cafes and restaurants, not even a money exchange. You can eat and have fun only on the territory of hotels, but as soon as you leave it, you will get to the stop of an ordinary fishing village, where you can find civilization in the form of shops, cafes for locals, and a couple of ATMs only along the main highway.

However, it is worth paying tribute to the excellent beach in Lang Сo. According to some estimates, it is even considered the most beautiful in Vietnam. It stretches continuously for 10 kilometers, and all this is fine white and yellow sand, very pleasant to the touch. You can not call the beach perfectly clean, there is garbage thrown ashore by the sea and waste from the village, but the beaches at the hotels are cleaned. The slope of the bottom is normal: not too deep, which is suitable for children, and at the same time not too shallow, and even at low tide you can swim.

Detailed guide to Lang Co...

Cat Ba Island

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Cat Ba Island is the largest of 366 islands in the archipelago of the same name in northern Vietnam, 140 kilometers from Hanoi. Cat Ba is a sparsely populated island, and most of it is occupied by uninhabited territory-Cat Ba National Park. The territory of the island is mostly hilly, covered with evergreen tropical forests.

Catba is the only developed beach resort in the north of Vietnam. Along with visits to Hanoi, Sapa, Bac Ha, Dien Bien Phu and other sightseeing spots in the north, you can add to your trip a little beach vacation on Cat Ba without a long trip to the central or southern part of the country.

There are not so many beaches on Cat Ba, but enough to feel comfortable even at the height of the season, and in the low tourist season the beaches are almost empty. In total, there are four developed and equipped beaches, which are called quite simply: Cat Co1, Cat Co2 and Cat Co3, as well as Catba Emerald Beach. All of them are sandy and are located in cozy bays protected from waves and winds. There are still quite a few secluded beaches around the perimeter of Katb, but they are not suitable for swimming. But on the nearby islands of the archipelago you can find many more secluded beaches. You can get on them together with excursions (but then they will not be secluded), get on a private boat, or even kayak. The center of the tourist life of the island is Catba town, where all the tourist infrastructure is concentrated: hotels, shops, cafes, restaurants, travel agencies, banks, transport rental. Within walking distance from the center are all four beaches. After a beach holiday and excursions, you can have a good time in the Rose Club nightclub or one of the many bars with modern music, sing in the karaoke bar, dine in the Floating Restaurant, Get a massage or spa treatments. In general, the evening tourist life on Cat Ba is very well developed, it will not be boring.

A detailed guide to the Cat Ba island...

Haiphong

- beach holidays
- attractions and excursions
- entertainment and night rest
- shopping
- affordable
- transport accessibility

Haiphong (Hai Phong, also Haiphong) is a large city in northern Vietnam, 120 kilometers from Hanoi and very close to Halong Bay and Catba island. It is the third most populous city in Vietnam with a population of 2 million inhabitants, second only to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. It is also a major economic center and the largest port in the north of the country.

Haiphong is an uninteresting place for tourists, there is absolutely nothing to do here. This is just a large commercial and port city, which can not boast of any bright sights, beaches, or even a little tourist quarter. There is not even a provinciality, the atmosphere of which attracts tourists when visiting small towns and villages. Perhaps what you can pay attention to here, if you have to stay in this place, is the old colonial architecture erected here by the French in the 19th century, and the tradition of consuming Vietnamese coffee, which is loved here more than anywhere else. The reason for this love of coffee is not clear, but the fact that locals consume it in huge quantities in countless traditional coffee shops around the city is a fact.

But despite the small tourist attraction, for tourists Haiphong is an important place, because through it passes the route to the only developed Beach Island in the north of Vietnam-the resort of Catba, as well as to the bays of Halong and Lanha. It is home to Catby International Airport, a train station, several bus stations, and marinas with ferries and boats. If you have to stay in Haiphong on the way to these places, then there will be no difficulties with this, because there is a developed urban infrastructure, many hotels and shopping centers. Well, in order to take some time, you can visit one of the few local attractions or just walk around the city.

Detailed guide to Haiphong...