The Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang is on a list of new wonders of the world compiled by UK newspaper Daily Mail. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamhas won a number of prestigious awards in the tourism sector this year.
Several cities inVietnam were honoured in various categories at the 2022 World Travel Awards forthe Asia region which was held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hanoi was “Asia’sleading city break destination” while Da Nang was “Asia leading festival &event destination”.
Ho Chi Minh City wonthe “Asia leading business travel destination” award.
Moc Chau town in thenorthern province of Son La was “Asia’s leading nature destination”.
With chilly weatherand breathtaking scenery, Moc Chau has become a popular destinationfor tourists around the year.
Moc Chau boasts hills,valleys, dairy farms, buckwheat flower fields and tea gardens that attract visitors.Households have turned their traditional houses into homestays and cook localdishes for tourists who can stay in stilt houses, pick fruit, plant vegetablesand enjoy the traditional Xoe dance of Thai ethnic people and ancient folksongs. The people in the town maintain and develop traditional weaving withattractive products such as scarves, brocade shirts, bags, curtains andhandkerchiefs.
Moc Chau town in the northern province of Son La was honoured as “Asia’s leading nature destination”. (Photo:VNA)
Hoi An beat rivalsincluding Beijing, Seoul, Kyoto and New Delhi to win the award for “Asia’sleading cultural city destination”. This is the third time Hoi An has receivedthe award with the first time in 2019 and the second in 2021.
In July, Hoi An wasthe only city in Vietnam to make the list of the world’s 25 best cities in2022, according to the US’s Travel Leisure magazine’s ranking. The score wasbased on readers' and tourists' experiences at top tourist destinationsthroughout the world.
The World TravelAwards were launched in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in the travel andtourism industry. Heralded as the “travel industry’s equivalent of the Oscars”by the Wall Street Journal, the awards are based on votes from the public andtravel professionals across the globe.
Last year, Vietnam wonthe title of Asia’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards, and washonoured as Asia’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination, andthe Vietnam National Administration of Tourism as Asia’s Leading Tourist𒀰Board 2021./.
Vietnamese airlines and destinations were named among the winners at the award ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2022 - Region: Asia & Oceania, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7 evening.
Hanoi was honoured as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2022 – Region: Asia & Oceania held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
The Cuc Phuong National Park, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has once again been named "Asia's Leading National Park".
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.
In this ranking, Phong Nha stands out as the most budget-friendly destination in Asia, making Vietnam a top choice for those yearning for a complete adventure while still saving money this spring.
The plan envisions developing Mui Ne into a global tourism centre, fueling economic growth and boosting the competitiveness of tourism in both Binh Thuan province and Vietnam. The area, spanning 14,760 ha, includes key locations in Phan Thiet city, Bac Binh district, and Tuy Phong district.
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.
Together with Tra Que Vegetable Village and Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Kim Bong is one of the most famous craft villages in Hoi An, of the central province of Quang Nam.
Condé Nast Traveler ranks Vietnam as one of the most budget-friendly destinations for travel in 2025, with Phu Quoc being highlighted as a must-visit location in the S-shaped country thanks to its pristine beaches and resorts that cannot be found anywhere else.
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.