Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City amongst the Favourite Cities in Asia of 2023

Accordingly, this year’s reader picks for the 15 best cities in Asia all share a wealth of options for fantastic food, layers of history, and a glimpse at the magic that happens when ancient history and modernity intersect.

The World's Best Awards survey of Travel + Leisure aims to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. This year, nearly 165,000 readers completed the 2023 survey, an increase of nearly 25 percent over pre-pandemic voting levels. A total of more than 685,000 votes were cast across over 8,500 unique properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.).

Criterias such as Sights/landmarks, Culture, Food, Friendliness, Shopping, Value.

In the list, Vietnam has 2 representatives, Hoi An ranked the 13th and Ho Chi Minh City ranked the 14th. Over the years, Hoi An has maintained its position in the rankings of Travel + Leisure as well as many prestigious international magazines.

Hoi An in the Central of Vietnam is one of UNESCO World Heritage sites, is a gorgeous coastal town of Vietnam and famous among worldwide travellers. Its handcrafted lanterns, yellow hue houses  with ancient tile roof which are rich in cultural experiences to dive into. Serving as a trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, today it is easy to see the vibrant and lively atmosphere remains mostly unchanged in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hoi An is a walk of life, which is full of things to see, eat and do.

Unlike the tranquillity in Hoi An, Vietnam’s cosmopolitan metropolis – Ho Chi Minh City appears as one of the busiest hubs in the country. The city draws together old and new and historical landmarks that give this city its distinct appeal. The city is also famous for its lively night scene filled with bars, live music and plenty of entertainment for solo travellers looking to hit after dark.

Activities can be enjoyed while visiting Ho Chi Minh City include: Visiting major attractions in the city such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Fine Arts Museum, Saigon Central Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda; Enjoying the ‘A O Show’ at the Saigon Opera House; Having a beer treat at Bui Vien street; Cruising on the Saigon River and enjoying the city skyline…

Last year, Travel+Leisure readers voted Phu Quoc Island (South of Vietnam) in the top 25 best islands in the world..

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