TripAdvisor, the world's leading online travel platform, has announced its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations awards, recognizing the top 25 destinations worldwide based on reviews and ratings from travelers. Vietnam was well-represented with Hanoi ranking 4th and Hoi An coming in 10th on the prestigious list.
The historic city of Hanoi impressed visitors with its well-preserved architectural heritage featuring landmarks like the Temple of Literature, the Old Quarter, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Spanning over a thousand years of culture and history, the capital offers a glimpse into Vietnam's past through its grandiose former imperial structures and numerous pagodas and temples integral to local spiritual life.
Located on central Vietnam's coast, charming Hoi An also captivated travelers with its well-preserved townscape of ornate wooden shop houses now painted vibrant yellows and its Japanese bridge. What makes the town particularly picturesque are the lantern-lit bamboo boats that cruise the Thu Bon River each nightfall. Hoi An's historic temples and former merchants' homes further immerse visitors in the blending of Vietnamese and foreign influences over the town's cosmopolitan past.
The TripAdvisor awards recognize Hanoi and Hoi An's exceptional cultural heritage and authentic experiences that distinguish them as globally competitive tourist destinations. This international recognition will surely boost tourism to Vietnam in the coming year.
