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Phu Quoc beats Bali, Phuket to be named world's second most beautiful island
Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc has been voted as world's second most beautiful after the Maldives, as voted by readers of American magazine Travel+Leisure at this year’s World's Best Awards.
Indonesia's Bali ranked third while Thailand's Koh Samuicame in 9th and Phuket at 16th, based on 700,000 votes of readers that rated on criteria such as natural attractions, activities, food, friendliness and value.
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Khem beach in Phu Quoc. |
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is known for its pristine beaches and luxurious resorts.
Phu Quoc received 500,000 foreign tourists in the first six months of this year, up 44% year-on-year, according to Kien Giang's Department of Tourism.
A series of South Korean celebrities have recently flocked to visit the island, boosting its profile on the global tourism map.
For the fourth consecutive year, Vietnam is the most affordable country in the world for expats, ranking first out of 53 destinations when it comes to personal finances, according to a 2024 InterNations study.
Vietnam has surpassed Japan to top the list of favourable foreign destinations of Korean tourists, according to the travel trend analysis for the third quarter of 2024, which was released by the Republic of Korea (RoK) travel firm Kyowon Tour Travel Easy on July 8.
A full-day highlights tour from Hanoi to the northern province of Ninh Binh was listed among the world’s ten best experiences, as selected by readers of renowned travel website TripAdvisor.
The ripe lychee season in Luc Ngan District (Bac Giang Province) is an enticing time for tourists to experience. Ripe lychees “dye” the roads and markets, and blush the cheeks of people immersed in the bustling atmosphere of the harvest season.
Vietnam has been ranked 6th among the cheapest countries to retire by magazine Travel + Leisure of the US.
Of all the snacks enjoyed by Vietnamese students throughout the years, the sweet and creamy bò bía ngọt (sweet popiah) is one of the most popular.
Source: VnExpress
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