Famed German travel site reisereporter.de has published an article highlighting the 25 hottest destinations in the world for 2023, including Vietnam’s ancient city of Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, recently voted by readers of TripAdvisor – the world’s largest travel guide platform.
In particular, Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam took second place on the list as part of the annual Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards, behind Cuba, while the southern metropolis secured 11th place.
The category reveals destinations with the highest year-over-year growth in interest on Tripadvisor based on traveler reviews over a 12-month period between November 1 and October 31.
“Hoi An on the central Vietnamese coast is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th to the 19th century,” according to Tripadvisor. “It’s already a common stopping point for backpackers, but it’s becoming more and more well-known by tourists.”
Meanwhile, Vietnam’s bustling largest metropolis, Ho Chi Minh, sets the country’s cultural and economic pace, according to Tripadvisor, adding that former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards.
The US-based travel site advised tourists to visit the War Remnants Museum at 28 Vo Van Tan Street in District 3, as well as the Jade Emperor Pagoda, which former US President Barack Obama visited during his 2016 trip to Vietnam.
Siem Reap in Cambodia and Chiang Mai in Thailand also made the top 10
@ Vietnam Press Agency
