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Vietnam has bagged the title of ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’ or the sixth time in 7 years at the World Travel Awards 2024.
Here are top 5 destinations you must add to your bucket list.
Hanoi, the capital, is the cultural, economic and education center of Northern Vietnam. Don't forget to visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the Water Puppet Theater,
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and of course, The Perfume Pagoda on your next visit. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Located on Vietnam’s central coast, Hoi An is popular for its well-preserved Ancient Town. It also houses the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with a pagoda built on it. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
The former port city is peppered with wooden Chinese shophouses and temples, French colonial buildings, and Japanese tube houses. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
The Red River flows past the Vietnamese capital Hanoi before emptying into the Gulf of Tonkin. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam. Popular for its sandy shores, its main beach follows a long, curving stretch along the Tran Phu Street. The promenade is littered with hotels and seafood restaurants. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
A French colonial port, the coastal city of Da Nang houses the Bà Nà hills to the west of the city. The hilly terrains of Hải Vân Pass looks over the Da Nang Bay and the Marble Mountains. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Bustling with people out and about, the populous city of Ho Chi Minh is also known as Saigon. With narrow walkable lanes and an active nightlife, the city also boasts of historical landmarks left behind as a result of wars. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Phú Quốc island is located off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. Beautiful white sand beaches lined with palm trees make for stunning hiking trails. The island is also rich in tropical jungles teeming with wildlife. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Towering limestone islands full of dense rainforests, Ha Long Bay has pristine waters best suited for junk boat tours and sea kayak expeditions. Whether you are scuba diving in the waters of Stone Dog and Teapot islets, or climbing the rocky surface of Cát Bà National Park mountains, Ha Long Bay is a must visit destination. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
