Two Vietnamese cities among ASEAN's best tourist destinations
Two Vietnamese cities, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An, have been listed among the Top 6 ASEAN destinations winning TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of The Best 2023 Awards.
Ho Chi Minh City is well known for its historic French colonial architecture (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)𝐆 - Two Vietnamese cities, Ho Chi MinhCity and Hoi An, have been listed among the Top 6 ASEAN destinations winning TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of The Best 2023 Awards.
According to the official website of ASEAN, asean.org, votersvalued the locations of countries for natural beauty, cultural and historicallandmarks, adventure activities, and phenomenal cuisines. The website noted that UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site of Hoi An is a historic city thatwas once a popular trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries in centralVietnam.
On every 14th day of the month Hoi An city turns off its electric lights and illuminates the night with lit paper lanterns. (Photo: VNA)
Located in central Quang Nam province, Hoi An is a bustling city with a population of approximately 120,000and is a popular tourist destination for backpackers and adventurers seeking toexplore the city and the nearby array of attractions. The city isnotable for its many man-made marvels. On every 14th day of the month the cityturns off its electric lights and illuminates the night with lit paperlanterns. “With so many things to do and try in Hoi An,it is no wonder that this quaint seaside town earned the number two spot on theTripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best 2023,” it shared. Located in southeast Vietnam along the Saigon River, Ho Chi MinhCity is well known for its historic French colonial architecture. The southernmetropolis is also famous for its many attractions, including the Jade EmperorPagoda, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Binh Tay Market, and the Mariamman HinduTemple. Voted by actual travelers, the awards were bestowed on 25 worldwide destinations, with three ASEAN destinations in the top five and six overall in the list of 25. Other destinations to make the list were Siem Reap of Cambodia,Chiang Mai of Thailand, Panay Island of the Philippines, and Lombok ofIndonesia. Earlier, Hoi An and HCM City had been also ranked among the world's 25 trending destinations by the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice./.
The Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards has ranked a motorbike ride from Hue to Hoi An as the 12th best tourist activity in the world, under the 'Travel Experience' category.
With a history spanning more than 300 years, the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City has strived to become a dynamic and attractive destination for both domestic and foreign guests.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ho Chi Minh City is well known for its historic French colonial architecture (Photo: VNA) 
On every 14th day of the month Hoi An city turns off its electric lights and illuminates the night with lit paper lanterns. (Photo: VNA) 
