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Vietnam one of Asia's 20 most loved destinations
Vietnam ranked 13th in a list of the 20 most loved destinations in Asia thanks to its affordability, friendliness, amazing food and high visa acceptance rate, according to American financial website Insider Monkey.
The ranking was based on various metrics including respect, friendliness, diversity, democracy and the number of foreign tourists.
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Foreign tourists take a boat tour along Cai Rang floating market in Mekong Delta, March 2024. |
"Vietnam attracts visitors from across the world for several reasons. It is affordable, has incredible scenery, and has some of the most amazing food you will ever have," the website wrote.
Besides this, the country is highly welcoming and friendly towards foreigners and has a high visa acceptance rate.
Vietnam welcomed over 12.6 million tourists last year, which was three times higher than in 2022.
Starting from August last year, Vietnam started granting three-month visas for citizens from all countries and territories while also extending visa-free stays to 45 days for major economies, including several European countries, Japan, and South Korea.
Malaysia was named the most loved place in Asia, followed by Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
A summer tourism programme of Binh Dinh Province themed “Quy Nhon – Sea paradise – Shine and development” was launched at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, Quy Nhon City, on June 8.
The global aviation safety inspection team has rated Vietnam's aviation safety index at 77%, well above the global average of 68%.
BAC GIANG - Thanks to active introduction and promotion, the number of international visitors coming to experience the ripening lychee season in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) this year has increased sharply.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung wants night entertainment complexes set up in 12 places around the country to attract high-spending tourists.
The first flight from Hanoi to Melbourne by Vietjet landed on Tuesday, marking the airline's sixth route connecting Vietnam and Australia.
Cruise ship Resorts World One with 1,138 crew members and 2,128 passengers of different nationalities aboard docked at Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on Sunday.
Source: VnExpress
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