Vietnam, apart from its beautiful landscapes, is known for its food.( Photo: internet)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has been named the Best Culinary Destination in t🎉he Bucket List Places in Asia in 2023 published by US magazinไeTravel Leisure.
According to the magazine, if there’sone cultural cuisine that bursts with umami goodness, it’s Vietnamesecuisine. The country, apart from its beautiful landscapes, isknown for its food. “Everywhere you go, you’ll be met withlocal, regional delicacies that will bowl you over, as you soak in new,exciting experiences and visit stunning destinations,” the magazine said. It also recommends best places toexplore in Vietnam are Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City. Must-try food include Pho,Banh Mi, Banh Cuon (rice rolls) and coffee, and the best time to visit the country is from Novemberto March when the weatheris the most comfortable, not too hot, not too cold and there are no pouringrain or stormy days.
The wide variety of food in Vietnam will leave visitors perplexed.( Photo: Internet)
Asia is the largest continent in theworld. The continent is a melting pot of cultures, which varies from region toregion. The place has a varied landscape, complete with snow-capped peaks,volcanoes, and a vast gastronomic culture, according to Travel Leisure. Out of17 countries in their Bucket List Places in Asia in 2023, Singapore isrecommended as Best City, Indonesia - Best Beach Destination, Goa - Best BeachDestination, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi - Best Wedding Destination, Bangkok -Best Shopping Destination, Bali - Best Destination To get Close To Nature and SriLanka - Best Wildlife Destination./.
If you’re planning on traveling to Vietnam, the one sandwich you will hear about and will not want to miss is the banh mì. This food has been consistently ranked as one of the world’s best sandwich.
With distinctive cuisine and incredible favours that are particularly popular with international friends, Vietnam has been ranked 5th among the top 10 countries in the world with the best food by readers of the Canadian magazine The Travel.
The tourism sector raked in about 9.6 trillion VND (408.3 million USD) in revenue during the three-day 2023 New Year holiday, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism reported on January 4.
A conference discussing measures to attract Chinese tourists to Vietnam was held on January 9 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in Mong Cai city, the northeastern border province of Quang Ninh.
Vietnam is still a favourite tourist destination for Republic of Korea travellers on the upcoming Seollal or Korean Lunar New Year - a holiday and celebration which marks the first day of the Korean Lunar Calendar.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Vietnam, apart from its beautiful landscapes, is known for its food.( Photo: internet) 
The wide variety of food in Vietnam will leave visitors perplexed.( Photo: Internet) 
