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Vietnam's third-largest city, Haiphong has a graceful air and its verdant tree-lined
boulevards conceal some classic colonial-era structures. It's an important seaport, indus-
trial centre and transport hub, but few visitors linger long.
Sights
Though there isn't a whole lot to see in Haiphong, its slow-paced appeal is enhanced by
the French colonial architecture lining the streets.
Haiphong Museum
(66 P Dien Bien Phu; admission 5000d; 8am-12.30pm & 2-4pm Mon-Fri, 7.30-9.30pm Wed & Sun)
In
a splendid colonial building, the Haiphong Museum concentrates on the city's history.
Some displays have English translations and the museum's garden harbours a diverse col-
lection of war detritus.
MUSEUM
Opera House
(P Quang Trung)
With a facade embellished with white columns, Haiphong's neoclas-sical
Opera House dates from 1904. Unfortunately, it is not usually possible to view the interi-
or.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Sleeping & Eating
For more stylish cafes and restaurants, take a wander along P Minh Khai.
Duyen Hai Hotel
( 031-384 2134; 6 Ð Nguyen Tri Phuong; r 250,000-400,000d; )
With a recently renovated
reception area and decent rooms, Duyen Hai offers fair value and is handily near Lac
Long bus station and Ben Binh harbour.
HOTEL
$
Bao Anh Hotel
( 031-382 3406;
www.hotelbaoanh.com
;
20 P Minh Khai; r 400,000-700,000d; )
Refur-
bished in minimalist style, the Bao Anh features a great location in a leafy street framed
by plane trees and buzzy cafes. It's a short walk to good beer places if you're after
something stronger. Reception is definitely open to negotiation.
HOTEL
$$
Big Man Restaurant
RESTAURANT
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