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It is situated along the banks of the Cam River, on the Gulf of Tonkin, just east of Hanoi and is an important waterway that has transported goods to the north for many centuries.
But in some ways, Vietnam's capital could not be farther away. Although it is a bustling and important port city, Haiphong is still relatively small with broad, tidy avenues and a calm air of sophistication—a contrast to the lively, somewhat hectic cities more typical of Southeast Asia. For an even deeper sense of serenity, visit one of the city's many temples and pagodas. The Hang Kenh Communal House is also an intriguing stop, as it features intricate wood sculptures and stone carvings.
Haiphong's gulf location also makes it the perfect base for an extended survey of famous
Ha Long Bay, where 3,000 islands of different sizes and shapes rise out of the waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
