natural wonder
Cat Ba Island
The largest island in Ha Long Bay with a national park, dramatic karst scenery, and boat access to the bay's quieter Lan Ha section.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Haiphong
Hai Phong, Vietnam · Asia
About Haiphong
Haiphong sits on the route: 10 minutes from Núi Đèo, 39km from Cat Ba Island.
Haiphong is in Hai Phong, Vietnam, with about 2.6 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Núi Đèo, about 6 km away.
Haiphong or Hai Phong (Vietnamese: Hải Phòng, pronounced [haːj˧˩ fawŋ͡m˨˩]) is the third-largest city in Vietnam, with an area of 3,194.72 km2 (1,233.49 mi2). It includes Bạch Long Vĩ and Cát Bà islands in the Gulf of Tonkin. Haiphong has a population of 4,664,124 in 2025. Haiphong holds the historical distinction ofRead more
being the first city in both Vietnam and Mainland Southeast Asia to be electrified.
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What is there to see near Haiphong?
Within an hour or so of Haiphong: Cat Ba Island (39 km), Ha Long Bay (52 km).
Where is Haiphong?
Haiphong is in Hai Phong, Vietnam, about 6 km from Núi Đèo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,625,200
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- Hai Phong
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 20.8648, 106.6834
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Worth the detour from Haiphong
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Ha Long Bay
Emerald waters dotted with nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands and islets forming a spectacular seascape.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Year-round
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