Hải Phòng City Walk (ENG) a.m: Vietnamese and the Chinese Quarters during the 20th century

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 2: Vietnamese and Chinese Quarters

This lasts about  2.5-3 hours and we explore a small part of the Vietnamese villages and the Chinese quarter in Hải Phòng (as they were during the French period). We will walk through mostly residential areas, but also visit a few temples, observing the existence of lovely old residential architecture that is still standing and occupied by the everyday residents of Hải Phòng.  Content also focuses on the role of river and water in the city during the 20^th century, as well as how the locality has evolved and changed over the years.

Dates: this walk is run Sunday mornings 11 May and 25 May (suggestions arrive very early Sunday morning or come on the Saturday and make a long weekend of it)

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 to arrive in the city 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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