Sa Pa, Ninh Binh named in Asia’s up-and-coming destinations by TripstoDiscover
US travel site TripstoDiscover has named Vietnam’s popular destinations Sa Pa (Lao Cai) and Ninh Binh among the 14 Up-and-Coming Destinations in Asia to Visit.
Sapa is located in the far north, surrounded by dramatic beauty with its world-famous rice paddies, says US travel site TripstoDiscover. (Photo: TripstoDiscover)
Hanoi (VNA) – US travel site TripstoDiscover hasnamed Vietnam’s popular destinations Sa Pa (Lao Cai) and Ninh Binh among the 14Up-and-Coming Destinations in Asia to Visit.
According to the site, Sapa is located in the far north,surrounded by dramatic beauty with its world-famous rice paddies.
“It sits high up in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains andmakes a great base for trekking or mountain biking tours with routes that willbring you past magnificent waterfalls, through rice paddies, and aroundcharming mountain villages home to families known for making fantastic localhandicrafts.”
Travellers can see how handicrafts are made and purchaseeverything from traditional weavings to carvings for gifts or souvenirs inlocal villages, the site says.
Meanwhile, picturesque Ninh Binh, lying southeast ofHanoi, boasts hundreds of limestone monoliths that topped by vibrant greenerythat rise from the ground, scattered throughout the city with rivers flowingthrough.
In Trang An, visitors can take a boat tour through someof the many caves in the limestone mountains, the site suggests.
“There are many pagodas here too, including Bai Dinh andBich Dong, the latter of which is built right into a cave. Bai Dinh pagodaserves as the Buddhist Centre ofVietnam and is Southeast Asia’s largest pagoda,” it adds.
Apart from Sa Pa and Ninh Binh, the list also includeSarawak village on Borneo Island (Malaysia), Bagan (Myanmar), Sumba Island,Nusa Lembongan and Belitung Island (Indonesia), Champasak (Laos), and Koh Kood(Thailand)./.
Located in Ta Phin village, about 12 kilometers away from Sa Pa town, Ta Phin Monastery is easily recognized thanks to its ancient French architecture.
The rose valley in the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area in Sapa town, in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, has been recognised as the largest of its kind in Vietnam.
Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh provinces held a ceremony on June 25 in the former’s Sam Son city to launch a brand-new tour linking heritage sites in both localities.
U.S. travel site TripstoDiscover earlier this month had a review of the 14 most attractive destinations in Asia that need to be explored, of which Sa Pa and Ninh Binh of Vietnam are named in the list.
Travelling to Sa Pa town in Lao Cai province is always a journey of interesting experiences and Ta Phin monastery is becoming a popular spot near the town.
In the first quarter of 2025, Ha Giang recorded over 848,000 tourist arrivals, including nearly 108,000 international visitors and more than 740,000 domestic travellers.
Demand for travel is rising, with a shift towards high-quality, experience-based tourism over mass-market, budget travel. To capitalise on this trend, the management board is launching initiatives to support 85 partner businesses and potential members of the geopark’s network.
To offer competitive pricing with diverse experiences, Vietravel has collaborated with both domestic and international service providers, including national tourism boards from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong (China), the Republic of Korea, and Japan.
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As the number of tourists surge at Mang Den ecological tourism site in Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum, local authorities are working to balance tourism development with environmental protection.
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Ba Den Mountain is not only known as the roof of Southern Vietnam but also as a destination rich in historical and cultural significance in the eyes of international travellers. This landmark has been recognised by the world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet as one of the top 15 must-have experiences when exploring Vietnam. It is also recommended for those looking to delve into history, culture, and fascinating legends in Tay Ninh.
Phu Quoc, one of the most beautiful islands of Vietnam, has made its way onto a list of the five most outstanding destinations published by Travel Off Path.
With a 3,260 km coastline, over 4,000 islands and bays, and deep-water ports, Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a premier stop for international cruise lines.
Bestowed with year-round mild climate, pristine ecological landscape, and distinctive ethnic minority cultures, the Ba Be National Park holds huge potential for ecological tourism, wellness retreats, educational visits, cultural exploration, and adventure tourism.
Kien Giang has been recognised as one of the world's top 10 friendliest destinations as part of the 13th Traveller Review Awards. This accolade is a well-deserved tribute to the region's natural beauty.
In its list of 25 Places to Visit in 2025, CNA ranked Phu Quoc at No. 7, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list and one of the few Asian locations, alongside Koh Samui (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), and Singapore.
The Con Chim (bird islet) community-based tourism site in Chau Thanh district, the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has won the ASEAN Community-based Tourism Award (CBT-ASEAN) 2023 at a ceremony held in Malaysia, according to the provincial department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Nearly 100 domestic and foreign delegates, including leaders of the Da Nang city People's Committee and the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, along with ambassadors and representatives from diplomatic agencies in Vietnam and those from travel firms, gathered in the central coastal city of Da Nang on January 17 for a seminar on advancing tourism development through international cooperation.
Sapa is located in the far north, surrounded by dramatic beauty with its world-famous rice paddies, says US travel site TripstoDiscover. (Photo: TripstoDiscover)
