Do Son is one of the most famous seaside resorts in North Vietnam, lying 20 km south-west of Hai Phong and 105 km from Hanoi.
It is on a small peninsula between the Lach Tray and Van Uc rivers. Do Son's beaches are shaded by thousands of sandalwood trees and surrounded by mountains and hills. After establishing themselves in Haiphong, the French turned Do Son into a summer resort for both themselves and upper class Vietnamese.
Immediately upon setting foot in Hai Phong, the French turned Do Son into a summer resort for their expatriate community and the Vietnamese upper class. This sea resort town is composed of three zones, each having nice beaches, hills, pine forests, and age-old constructions.
At the very tip of the peninsula was the Hotel de la Pionte, now known as Van Hoa Hotel, built on the top of a large hill. This is the finest building in Do Son, looking like an ancient castle rising out of the green landscape.
On summer days, Do Son is alive with tourists from all over the world. They mainly come here to spend time on the beach, relax and hike.
Immediately upon setting foot in Hai Phong, the French turned Do Son into a summer resort for their expatriate community and the Vietnamese upper class. This sea resort town is composed of three zones, each having nice beaches, hills, pine forests, and age-old constructions.
At the very tip of the peninsula was the Hotel de la Pionte, now known as Van Hoa Hotel, built on the top of a large hill. This is the finest building in Do Son, looking like an ancient castle rising out of the green landscape.
On summer days, Do Son is alive with tourists from all over the world. They mainly come here to spend time on the beach, relax and hike.
