According to the official website of ASEAN, asean.org, voters valued the locations of countries for natural beauty, cultural and historical landmarks, adventure activities, and phenomenal cuisines.

Ho Chi Minh City is well known for its historic French colonial architecture.

The website noted that UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site of Hoi An is a historic city that was once a popular trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries in central Vietnam.

Located in central Quang Nam province, Hoi An is a bustling city with a population of approximately 120,000 and is a popular tourist destination for backpackers and adventurers seeking to explore the city and the nearby array of attractions.

The city is notable for its many man-made marvels. On every 14th day of the month the city turns off its electric lights and illuminates the night with lit paper lanterns.

“With so many things to do and try in Hoi An, it is no wonder that this quaint seaside town earned the number two spot on the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best 2023,” it shared.

Located in southeast Vietnam along the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City is well known for its historic French colonial architecture. The southern metropolis is also famous for its many attractions, including the Jade Emperor Pagoda, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Binh Tay Market, and the Mariamman Hindu Temple.

Voted by actual travelers, the awards were bestowed on 25 worldwide destinations, with three ASEAN destinations in the top five and six overall in the list of 25.

Other destinations to make the list were Siem Reap of Cambodia, Chiang Mai of Thailand, Panay Island of the Philippines, and Lombok of Indonesia.

Earlier, Hoi An and HCM City had been also ranked among the world's 25 trending destinations by the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice.

Bac Giang welcomes over 400,000 visitors in Culture – Tourism Week 2023

(BGO) – More than 400,000 visitors flocked to local landscapes and destinations in Bac Giang province within the Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023 (taking place from February 1 – 6), the Cultural and Information Division in Son Dong, Luc Ngan, Yen Dung and Luc Nam districts reported.

Vietnam wins numerous ASEAN tourism awards

Many units of Vietnam were named in categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards at a ceremony held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which wrapped up in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 5.

Vietnam promotes tourism options at top trade fair in Indonesia

Vietnam lauded its bountiful tourism options at the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) trade fair, part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from February 2-5.

Bac Giang opens Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival, Culture - Tourism Week

The Tay Yen Tu (West Yen Tu) Spring Festival and the Culture - Tourism Week 2023 of northern Bac Giang province opened with a ceremony held at the Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological tourism complex on February 2.

Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival and Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023 to open on February 2

(BGO) – The People’s Committee in Bac Giang province will open Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival and Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023 on February 2, 2023 (or the 12th day of lunar January 2023) at Tay Yen Tu spiritual – ecotourism complex in Son Dong district (Bac Giang province).

Source: VNA