Hanoi ranked seventh and Hoi An 11th on Tripadvisor’s list of the world’s 25 best destinations this year, as part of its Travelers’ Choice Awards.
“The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments, and colonial architecture while making room for modern developments alongside,” Tripadvisor described.
It recommended key attractions such as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and Hoa Lo Prison.
Tourists use their smartphones to capture images of a passing train at Hanoi’s Train Street, November 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Giang |
Hanoi welcomed 6.35 million foreign tourists last year, marking a 34% year-on-year increase, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.
Tripadvisor highlighted Hoi An, a central Vietnamese city, as “a well-preserved example of an important Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries.”
It noted that while Hoi An has long been a favorite for backpackers, it is becoming increasingly popular among mainstream tourists.
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Boats anchor along the Hoai River in Hoi An. Photo by Do Anh Vu |
Hoi An received 3.57 million foreign tourists last year, up 11% year-on-year.
The 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards are based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews globally on Tripadvisor between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The awards celebrate destinations with the highest ratings, recognizing places that have captured the hearts of travelers worldwide.
This year, London in the U.K. topped the list as the world’s best destination, followed by Bali in Indonesia and Dubai in the UAE.
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