Tam Bac Lake, Hai Phong, Vietnam

3Petr S 5:00 PM Dec 18, 2017

Good for a quiet walk but that's it
If you are spending some time in Hai Phong you will realise one thing - there is nothing interesting to see. I guess that from the tourist point of view the town itself only serves as one of the entry points to get to the Ha Long Bay since it has a railway station, a bus and ferry terminal and a Cat Bi airport. Anyway if you are going to spend some time in Hai Phong you will probably visit the Tam Bac Lake. This place is a nice way to get away from the busy city streets and to jog or take a walk. But that's it. Don't expect anything else. The lake is clearly polluted, as of December 2017 there were many dead fish on its surface. Also actually walking around the lake is not as easy as it seems - especially the northeastern part of the lake is undeveloped and there is no sidewalk to walk on. However it's manageable. Plus there are few temple and cafes along the lake which is nice. So don't expect much else than just a place you can walk around. However in busy and crazy Hai Phong it can be quite welcoming.

3Ginnyleeinwonderland 5:00 PM Sep 5, 2018

A place for a walk
I guess that many people will realize that there're not many things in Hai Phong to see and not many places to go. My office is located near the lake so everyday I go to work, I'll go on the road on the lake side. The lake is quite nice with many old trees around. It's really suitable to have a walk in the early morning or in the afternoon while it's not too sunny yet. Some people find it intersting to take nice pictures there especially in summer when flamboyants are everywhere. There is an old man who plays instrument there every afternoon. He plays traditional music with his traditional instrument. From Tam Bac lake, it's easy to reach to the opera house or the parks nearby, and the markets.