02/04/2026
While travelers often rush through northern Vietnam to reach the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, many overlook the city that keeps the region’s heart beating. Hai Phong isn’t just a transit point or a shipping hub; it is a city of "flamboyant" energy—both in the literal red flowers that line its boulevards and the fiery, unapologetic character of its people. To experience Hai Phong is to embrace a version of Vietnam that is raw, salt-crusted, and deeply authentic. 1. The...