According to a recent survey by global travel company Flight Centre, Vietnam has been honored to make the list of the top 10 best countries in the world for tourists.
Ha Long Bay – the place known as the “jewel in the crown” of Northern Vietnam. Photo: Pham Ha.
Flight Center, one of the largest travel agencies in Australia, analyzed feedback from over 170,000 travelers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and the UK to determine the top 10 most highly-rated countries and cities of the year.
According to Flight Center’s rankings, Vietnam was named among the top 10 countries for travelers, alongside other nations such as Portugal (1st), the Cook Islands (2nd), Australia (3rd), Japan (4th), Spain (5th), Singapore (6th), Greece (7th), Ireland (8th), and Turkey (9th).
Ha Long is considered by international tourists as a must-see destination when coming to Vietnam. Photo: Vietnamlocaladventures.
Andrew Stark, CEO of Flight Center Global, remarked, “There were some surprising results, showing that traditional popular destinations don’t always offer something special for tourists.”
Flight Center highlights Vietnam’s appeal through its famous destinations: “Immersed in the charming atmosphere of elegant Hanoi, visitors will find it a unique capital, unlike any other in Asia.”
Continuing on to Ha Long Bay—described as ‘the jewel in the crown ‘ of Northern Vietnam—tourists will experience an incredible voyage aboard traditional sailing boats. The bustling, modern Ho Chi Minh City is particularly captivating with its historical landmarks”.
Hoi An is a popular destination for international tourists. Photo: Elvietnamitablog.
In an article describing Vietnam, Flight Center wrote, “Vietnam is a gem of Southeast Asia—a safe, affordable, and rich experience suitable for travelers of all ages and abilities. The country boasts pristine local villages, numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, and fresh, abundant local cuisine that will surprise you. Vietnam is the perfect destination for experiencing a harmonious blend of ancient towns and international cities.”
Flight Center also highlighted that one of the main highlights of a trip to Vietnam is its cuisine. Think of fresh, aromatic dishes with enticing flavors such as fish sauce, lemongrass, ginger, chili, soy sauce, and cilantro. The agency recommended must-try Vietnamese dishes including pho, banh mi, banh xeo, chicken rice, bun cha, egg coffee, coconut coffee, condensed milk coffee, spring rolls, cao lau, and balut.
“Dynamic yet graceful, Vietnam’s classic charm will gradually grow on and win over travelers, especially through cross-country tours connecting lively cities with the romantic Ha Long Bay and the nostalgic beauty of Hoi An,” Flight Center noted.
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