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Geography
Haiphong is a large city with an important
seaport of Vietnam. Haiphong is near
Quang Ninh
Province to the north,
Hai Duong Province to the
west, and Thai Binh Province to the south.
Climate: Because of the proximity to the East
Sea, Haiphong's weather is affected by
inter-tropical monsoons. The annual average
temperature varies between 23ºC and 24ºC.
Tourism
Hai phong
travel has many temples, pagodas, mausoleums
and shrines such as ancient Du Hang Pagoda, Nghe
Temple, Hang Kenh Communal House... Haiphong has
famous historical Bach Dang River, where the
national heroes defeated three Chinese feudal
invasions. The third victory over the
Yuan-Mongolians was known all over the world.
Many of the teakwood pointed spikes have been
discovered in this river. Haiphong is on tourism
route: Hanoi - Haiphong -
Halong Bay. Do Son
Beach, located 20km from Haiphong, is a sand
strip for bathing. However, during the monsoon
season, the Red River's alluvial sands cause the
water to turn yellow. From Do Son, tourist can
visit Cat Ba National Park, and continue to Bai
Tu Long Bay and Halong Bay (Quang Ninh
Province). Haiphong is also famous for many
festivals, of which Choi Trau Festival (Do Son
Buffalo-fighting festival) in Do Son District is
unique.
Transportation
Haiphong is served by an important
transportation network of sea routes, roads,
railways, and airlines.
Road: The National Highway No. 10 links Haiphong
to the provinces of Quang Ninh, Thai Binh and
Thanh Hoa. Haiphong is 102km from Hanoi.
Airlines: There are connecting daily flights
with Ho Chi Minh City, departed from Cat Bi
Airport.
Railway: There are trains from Hanoi to Haiphong
and vice versa.
Boat: Daily ferries from the dock on Ben Binh
St. for other destinations.The ferry runs from
Haiphong to Cat Ba Island several times a day.
The hydrofoil boats run between Haiphong - Cat
Ba and Haiphong - Hon Gai. The high-speed
air-condition Thong Nhat Boat leave daily from
Haiphong to Cat Ba.
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