According to The Travel, many famous tourist destinations in Southeast Asia reflect the region’s beauty which offers everything from exploring ancient forests to relaxing on unspoiled beaches with rainbow lakes and breathtaking panoramas.
In addition, some parts of the region are less accessible to the general public, allowing travelers the freedom to experience both the well-trodden paths and the less-traveled backroads.
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| The railway in Hanoi. (Photo: kayak.com) |
The Travel wrote that Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, started welcoming tourists in the 1990s and is now one of the best spots to visit for those who want a deep understanding of Vietnamese culture. Guests can find many hotels, shops, eateries, and bikes in the historic district.
According to The Travel, the Temple of Literature is among the city’s most stunning structures. It was initially constructed as a university in the 11th century and is now a Confucian temple. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is also mentioned as a must-visit place in Hanoi.
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| A view of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
In 2022, the 29th World Travel Awards was announced, in which Hanoi was nominated and won the “World’s Leading City Break Destination 2022” award.
This is an important award category in the World Travel Awards which focuses on assessing the criteria related to the attractiveness of short-term resort tourism activities, exploring the urban experience for cities around the world.
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| Temple of Literature. (Photo: ASEAN Vietnam Information Portal). |
In the list of the most attractive destinations in Southeast Asia, The Travel also mentioned Siargao Island (Philippines), Koh Yao Yai (Thailand), Bagan (Myanmar), Penang Island (Malaysia), Bolaven Plateau (Laos), Angkor Wat (Cambodia), Nusa Island and Tegalalang rice terraces (Indonesia).
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
