The Hai Phong Museum, one of the four museums in the city, is the largest and also the one that gives one the best experience of the city’s rich culture and history.
Hai Phong city is a well known tourist hub and an unadulterated reminder of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, of a few years back. Tourists even deem it the “real” Vietnam due to its rich heritage. This beautiful city served as an important international seaport a long time ago. Today, it is Vietnam’s fastest-growing industrial city.
With a number of popular attractions, it is no doubt that the city is popular with tourists. As a result, hotels and serviced residences are a plenty. When looking for accommodation in Hai Phong you may consider staying at the Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City.
The Hai Phong Museum’s reddish orange colour and clay structure make it a prominent landmark. It is set in a fascinating colonial mansion built in 1919. The museum initially headquartered the French Bank, and today, is home to a number of historic and cultural artefacts that take you on a visual history of Hai Phong. Most of the objects carry information about the early wars against China. The collection of precious gems too is a sight to behold. Everyday items and also a series of photographs paint a beautiful picture of the city’s history. You will also find information and exhibits that highlight the modern, socio-economic growth of the city. Most of the items on display have been labelled in English, making it easy for travellers to find their way about without a guide.
History buffs will also be interested in the other three museums in Hai Phong – the Navy Museum, the Museum of the People’s Army and the Oceanology Museum. A few more places of interest are the Du Hang Buddhist Temple, Nghe Temple, Hang Kenh Communal House and the Do Son Beach casino that hosts the annual Do Sun Buffalo-Fighting Festival.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.
