Countries | Vietnam | HAIPHONG

A bustling port city on the Gulf of Tonkin, Haiphong is Vietnam's third-largest city. Despite its heavy industrial economy, the city does have several points of interest, including temples and pagodas (the Du Hang pagoda is especially nice), the Hang Kenh Communal House (intricate wood sculptures and stone carvings) and a colorful flower market. A side trip can be made to Bao Ha, a village famous for its wood carvers: High-quality carving are sold at very reasonable prices there.