Hanoi honoured in two categories of TripAdvisor’s leading awards
Hanoi has been honoured in two categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel guidance platform.
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi (Photo: dulich.petrotimes.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi has been honoured in two categories of the Travelers’Choice Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor – the world's largest travelguidance platform.
Specifically, the capital city is rankedthird among the 20 Best Food Destinations, and 17th in the 25Popular Destinations.
In its description of Hanoi, the site said that “the charmingVietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments andcolonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside.Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or ‘ascendingdragon,’ but it hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as Ho Chi Minh'sMausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and morethan 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easilyexplored by taxi”.
Some renowned dishes of Hanoi include “pho”(noodle soup), bun cha (grilled pork with vermicelli), banh cuon (rolled ricepancakes), banh mi (Vietnamese baguettes), and ca phe trung (egg coffee).
Bun dau met (rice vermicelli served with fried tofu, boiled pork), a popular lunch in Hanoi (Photo: dulich.petrotimes.vn)
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best is theannual award by Tripadvisor. The award is meant to be given to destinationswhose hotels, restaurants and things-to-do received a high volume ofabove-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the community over a 12-monthperiod.
Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 millionlistings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level ofexcellence in travel./.
Reisereporter.de, a German e-newspaper specialising in tourism, has published an article introducing the highlights of a visit to Hanoi. No matter who you are, it wrote, whether a history or art nerd, a nature lover, or simply a tourist, Hanoi has something for everyone.
Located inside Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi, the Lotte World Hanoi Aquarium is an ideal entertainment venue for local residents as well as domestic and international visitors. The aquarium combines the beauty of Vietnamese culture with nature, using modern technology from around the world.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi (Photo: dulich.petrotimes.vn) 
Bun dau met (rice vermicelli served with fried tofu, boiled pork), a popular lunch in Hanoi (Photo: dulich.petrotimes.vn) 
