Hanoi has been honored by TripAdvisor in the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2024 awards. It ranked first in the category of 20 Best Food Destinations and fourth in the category of 25 Top Destinations. The travel site described Hanoi as a charming capital that has preserved its Old Quarter, monuments, and colonial architecture while combining them with modern developments. The city’s appeal is further enhanced by its lakes, parks, boulevards, and numerous temples and pagodas. Hanoi is easily explored by taxi.
Hoi An Ancient Town in central Quang Nam Province also received recognition, ranking tenth in the Top Destinations category and second in the Honeymoon Destinations category. Hoi An is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries. It has become a popular destination for backpackers and tourists who can visit attractions such as the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple. The town is known for its traditional colored lanterns, which are displayed on the 14th day of every lunar month.
Hue, an ancient imperial city in central Vietnam, gained the eighth position in the Cultural Destinations category. It is famous for the Huong (Perfume) River, which flows through the heart of Hue City and adds a poetic and lyrical beauty to the city. Hue is home to numerous historic sites, including the ornate Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, Thanh Toan Bridge, and the Forbidden Purple City.
Other Vietnamese destinations recognized by TripAdvisor in the Trending Destinations category include Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, ranking third, and Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province, ranking fifth. Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its limestone islands, rock formations, and caves, which have been shaped by wind and water over centuries. Visitors can explore its beauty by renting a kayak or taking a tour. Sa Pa Town provides a peaceful oasis amidst the mountains and rice paddies, and features a Gothic stone church that reflects the town’s French influence. Visitors are recommended to enjoy Vietnamese or European-inspired cuisine downtown and experience the Saturday night “love market.”
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The majestic beauty of sacred Yen Tu Mountain
Yen Tu Mountain is located in the northeast of Vietnam, in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, about 50km from Ha Long Bay and about 110km from Hanoi capital.
Virtual reality tour of Hue Imperial City to be launched for visitors
NDO – The Hue Monument Conservation Centre will launch a virtual reality tour for visitors to Hue Imperial City on April 27.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
