Hai Phong is the largest port city in the north, located east of Hanoi. Its appeal is a townscape from the French colonial era and a lively food culture, and it's known as the birthplace of the specialty banh da cua (crab noodle soup). It's also a gateway to Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island. This page pulls together everything from the city's overall picture, how to get around, standard spots, model courses, food, souvenirs, and the latest topics, and guides you to individual articles on cafés, news, and souvenirs.
Location
Northern port city
Population
約466万人(2025年にハイズオン省を統合)
Best season
3〜4月・10〜11月(海水浴は5〜8月)
Suggested days
市街1〜2日/カットバ島を含めるなら2〜3日
Language
Vietnamese (English also understood in tourist areas)
This route is expected to be a2025年5月10日に車両が一新されました。ハイフォン解放70周年を記念した観光列車「ホアフオンドー(Hoa Phượng Đỏ=火鳳凰)」で、20両が新造されています。上の時刻表のHP1・LP3・LP5・LP7が、この列車です。別の列車が増えたわけではなく、同じ便が観光列車に置き換わりました。
ケーブルカー(Sun World Cát Bà)は2020年6月開業で、支柱の高さ214.8mでギネス世界記録を持っています。ただし全5駅・21kmの計画のうち稼働しているのはカットハイ〜フーロンの1区間(3,955m)だけ。降りたフーロン駅からカットバの町までは約20kmあり、二次交通が必要です。ここを知らずに乗ると足止めされます。
Flamingo Cat Ba Resortはカットコー1・2ビーチに面していて町の中心にも近く、閑散期なら160万ドンほどから。
もうひとつの高級どころHotel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba – MGalleryis a soup dish starring2025年9月3日から全面改修のため営業を休止しています。再開したかどうかは確認できませんでした。予約サイトに出ていても、直接問い合わせてから決めてください。
Hai Phong on the map
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need for Hai Phong sightseeing?
If you're touring the main sightseeing spots, at least 1 day is the guide. If you're also combining food and day trips to nearby cities, an itinerary with a bit more room to spare is recommended.
Does English work in Hai Phong?
English gets through at major tourist spots, hotels, and the airport. At local stalls and individual taxis it may not, so downloading the offline Japanese pack of the Google Translate app gives peace of mind.
What's the convenient way to get around in Hai Phong?
The ride-hailing app Grab (the Southeast Asian Uber) is most recommended for safety and clear pricing. For street taxis, using only reliable brand cars like "Mai Linh" and "Vinasun" is the safe bet. For short distances, motorbike taxis (Grab bike) are also useful.
Can I use credit cards in Hai Phong?
Mid-range and higher hotels, tourist-oriented restaurants, and large supermarkets accept Visa/Master. However, stalls, local eateries, and markets are basically cash. Carrying around about 500,000–2,000,000 dong (about 3,000–13,000 yen) in cash a day gives peace of mind.
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