Four Vietnam tourist hotspots among Asia's 25 best: Tripadvisor

Hanoi, Da Nang, Phan Thiet and Nha Trang made it onto a list of 25 favorite travel destinations in Asia this year as voted by readers of U.S.-based travel site Tripadvisor.

Luong Son Pass in Nha Trang beach town with its green-covered cliffs on one side and blue waters on the other. Photo by Ngoc Thinh

Hanoi ranked fourth in the annual Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards list for the Asia region while Da Nang, famous for its long, sandy beaches, secured eighth place.

Phan Thiet, known for its sports adventure activities and ancient fishing villages, and Nha Trang, a beach paradise famous for scuba diving in south central Vietnam, broke into the Tripadvisor list for the first time, at 16th and 20th respectively.

Mui Ne beach in Phan Thiet Town is seen from above.

Bali, known for its friendly visa policy, was the most popular destination in the region, followed by New Delhi and Phuket.

The rankings were based on the quality and quantity of ratings and reviews of accommodations, restaurants, and things to do in destinations by travelers on Tripadvisor over the 12-month period between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.

India, Thailand and Vietnam dominated the regional list, with each having four representatives.

Source: Vnexpress