Recently, the American travel magazine Fodor’s Travel has listed Ho Chi Minh City on the list of Asia’s top destinations in 2023.
About Ho Chi Minh City, this magazine said that it is the largest economic and urban center of Vietnam. With 24 districts stretching out, the “city that never sleeps” of the South has many attractions and cuisines for visitors. You can explore interesting destinations in District 1 or unique food courts in District 4.
Formerly known as Saigon or the “Pearl of the East”, Ho Chi Minh City, according to Fodor’s Travel, is the gateway for visitors to discover Vietnam’s rich and tumultuous history through well-preserved destinations to this day, such as Notre Dame Cathedral. Dame Cathedral of Saigon, a Romanesque Revival and Gothic building built by the French colonialists in the late 19th century; Cu Chi tunnels, a system of tunnels used by the Vietnamese military and people; War Remnants Museum, offers the most authentic look at decades of war on the S-shaped land…
Diverse and appealing cuisine is also a factor helping Ho Chi Minh City to become a leading destination in Asia. This magazine noted that the cuisine of the city that never sleeps has become increasingly popular in recent years, attracting guests from all over the world.
Visitors can enjoy cocktails at a stylish rooftop bar or at roadside stalls. In Ho Chi Minh City, there are plenty of luxury European restaurants to popular restaurants.
Going for a cup of coffee in the morning and enjoying bread in the evening is also one of the experiences that US travel magazines recommend to visitors when they come to Vietnam. In addition, visitors can visit Ben Thanh Market and shop, take a walk along the Saigon River, or take an evening sightseeing tour from the cruise.
Fodor’s Travel’s recommended list also includes Ayutthaya (Thailand), Bangladesh, Madhya Pradesh (India), Palawan (Philippines), and Si Phan Don (Laos).
@ Vietnam net
