Hải Phòng City Walk (ENG) a.m: Remnants of the French Concession – waiting list
May 24 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
100,000VND
THIS WALK IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST.
Introduction
We are excited to offer 2 explorations around the lovely city centre of Hải Phòng. The city is particularly popular for day trips or long weekends for people coming on food tours, but there are few detailed explorations into the city’s history, heritage and culture (unlike Hanoi). There are some delighful alley ways, lovely old buildings holding rich history, welcoming local residents and a gentle atmosphere. We are trying out these 2 walks in May, scheduled for mornings so that you could make your visit into a weekend stay. 1 RSVP form for all walk dates.
Walk 1: Remnants of the French Concession
This lasts about 2.5-3 hours, exploring the old French Concession area of Hải Phòng on foot. We pass many famous historical landmarks of the city, from the Hải Phòng train Station, to the Opera House, the cathedral, Museum, Post Office, and also lesser-known villas and row houses. The walk connects different sides of lives during the French colonial period, from transportation, administration, electricity and water to business and trade. Content also touches a little bit on some of the war resistance efforts of the city throughout this area.
Dates: this walk is run Saturday mornings 10 and 24 May (suggestions arrive very early Saturday morning or come up the Friday night)
Meeting point: Outside Hải Phòng train station (exact meeting point will be given to those confirmed on the walk)
Numbers: max 8 pax
RSVP: https://forms.gle/445ESFCUfE7cirKcA
If you have any problems filling in or questions about the form please contact us at hello@fvheritage.org
Those confirmed on the walk will have a welcome email a few days before the particular walk.
Some suggestions for how to get/from Hải Phòng
BY TRAIN. from/to Hanoi, Long Bien or Gia Lam rail stations. can purchase tickets here or in person at the stations. https://dsvn.vn/#/ . Journey time from/to Hanoi is about 3hrs 15 mins either way. The 1st train arrives about 8.30am.
INTERCITY BUS. From Gia Lam to Thượng Lý, get off either in Ngã tư Quán Toan or Thượng Lý bus station in Hải Phòng, Buses leave on the half hour from Hanoi, and take about 1hr 30 mins
MOTORBIKE or CAR. About 2hours from Hanoi to Hải Phòng
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