Auckland, New Zealand
Known as the “city of sails”, Auckland, the livable port city of New Zealand, is the first name included by CN Traveler in the list of 20 best cities for tourism in 2018. Special terrain, impressive natural landscapes, rich seafood resources, bustling life and friendly people… are the reasons why more and more tourists come to Auckland.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A destination that helps tourists explore the historical and ancient beauty of the island nation of Puerto Rico is the city of San Juan. This place is famous for its historic forts, beautiful beaches and houses with Spanish architectural design.
In the coastal city of San Juan, enjoying a luxurious dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant of chef Juan Jose Cuevas Soto, dancing to Latin music at dance clubs, enjoying the scent of the sea, or experiencing the feeling of being one with nature at La Parguera Nature Reserve... will be memories that no tourist can forget when coming here.
Quebec, Canada
Quebec is known as the "French soul" in the heart of Canada. This city is an old "museum", preserving historical and cultural evidence from centuries ago.
Coming here, visitors will be able to explore the UNESCO world cultural heritage - the old town of Quebec, consolidate their knowledge of military history at the Cap Diamant fortress, and enjoy the special cheese flavor from the oldest restaurant in the city: "1608 Wine and Cheese Bar".
Bruges, Belgium
Bruges is a dream destination not only for couples but also for many people who love to travel alone. Coming here, visitors will admire the typical beauty of the "romantic city" Bruges with many small and beautiful ancient buildings, enjoy delicious food, walk or cycle through the alleys in the old town.
Prague, Czech Republic
Dubbed the “little heart” of Europe, Prague still preserves most of its ancient architecture, or the brilliant Christmas markets in the central square. Prague people proudly call it one of the most beautiful and charming cities in Europe, attracting millions of visitors each year, and giving it beautiful names such as “golden city”, “crown of the world”, “city of a hundred spires”…
Chiang Mai, Thailand
There are many reasons why Chiang Mai is one of the great tourist destinations in 2018. This small city is known as the “cultural capital” of Thailand, with its distinctive features clearly expressed in the architecture of its houses, temples, pagodas, markets…
Victoria, Canada
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. This city not only has natural beauty with a temperate climate but also has the modern beauty of a central port city, the joyful atmosphere of festivals and outdoor sports activities...
Seville, Spain
As the capital of the Andalusia region, Seville has a long and impressive history. Coming to this city, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the Alcázar Palace - a UNESCO world heritage site, the Golden Tower - a former military watchtower from the 13th century located on the Guadalquivir River, or enjoy the flamenco music space in the Triana residential community.
Zurich, Switzerland
The Swiss city of Zurich is not only famous for its clocks, fondue cheese, the headquarters of world cultural and artistic organizations... but it is also known for its architecture that blends modern and classic. If you want to explore ancient Zurich, you can visit the Fraumünster Church. And for tourists who love modernity and youthfulness, Kronenhalle's bar will be a perfect choice.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is not only the administrative capital of Sweden, but also the cultural, artistic, economic, financial and architectural center of this country. Coming here, visitors should experience the feeling of leisurely strolling on the streets, sipping a cup of coffee and immersing themselves in the gentle life of the people. Stockholm is also the first city in the world to have the ABBA Museum, one of the tourist attractions that visitors should not miss during the days of exploring this lovely city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Possessing magnificent architectural works such as Edinburgh Castle and many castles built during the medieval period, Edinburgh is indeed one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Edinburgh is also the city of Scottish cuisine, where visitors can experience typical dishes such as fish cakes at Scran & Scallie restaurant, grilled leg of lamb with spicy cheese bread at Dishoom restaurant...
Venice, Italy
Nowhere else can we experience something as special as Venice, Italy. Here, visitors can enjoy the feeling of sitting on a boat along the canals in the city, or leisurely walking on the marble streets, or leisurely cycling to watch the sunset.
Porto, Portugal
Porto is not only known as a bustling port city with fine wines, but it is also considered a city of culture and art.
Jerusalem, Israel
If in the past people mentioned Jerusalem as a religious holy land, a place where followers of major religions in the world dreamed of coming to in their lifetime to practice, today, this city is also known as a crossroads of culture, art and cuisine.
Coming to Jerusalem now, visitors can not only explore the sacred “Dome of the Rock” church, but also experience the feeling of sipping a cocktail at Eilat, one of the city’s modern bars. And along the bustling streets of Jerusalem, it is not difficult to find Chinese, French, or Muslim dishes in the restaurants that are always lit up on both sides of the street.
Florence, Italy
Unlike ancient Rome or glamorous Milan, Florence is known as a city of culture, art, architecture and history. This city is also considered the origin of the impressive Renaissance period in the flow of world cultural history.
Cologne, Germany
Cologne in the past could not surpass the “glorious halo” of Berlin and Munich, but today, the 2000-year-old city on the banks of the Rhine has many reasons to become one of the special destinations for tourism. The characteristic Gothic architecture, the time-worn Romanesque poets, the typical cultural festivals, the contemporary art museums, the rich cuisine... are the tourist attractions of this city.
Basel, Switzerland
Although it is one of the largest financial and economic centers of Switzerland, Basel is also known as a "fairy tale city" because of its extremely special architecture. Each location in the city such as churches, central squares, fountains, museums, theaters... all exude the ups and downs of history, depicting the special culture here.
Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne is one of the most charming old cities in Switzerland, nestled between snow-capped mountains, surrounded by a beautiful lake and the crystal clear waters of the Reuss River. Lucerne is also known as the gateway city, the main tourist destination in central Switzerland, with wonderful scenery of the Alps.
Coming to Lucerne, visitors should try to experience the feeling of leisurely walking on the oldest bridge in Europe, Kapellbrücke, tasting beer from Rathaus Brauerei, and enjoying some of the city's typical cuisine - veal with cream sauce.
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is not only the birthplace of Mozart, but also the heart of Austrian theatre, and one of the best preserved ancient cities in Europe. The small old town has squares, churches and monumental statues that make you feel small when standing in the middle of it.
To experience the culinary style like a local, try Bräustübl zu Mülln, the largest beer cellar in Salzburg or head to restaurant Schmankerlgang, to enjoy the most traditional and typical dishes of the region.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Located 266 km northeast of Mexico City and without an airport, San Miguel de Allende is still on the list of the best tourist cities in 2018. Coming to this city, visitors will be impressed by the architecture of the Parroquia church that looks like in a fairy tale, or the colorful streets in downtown San Miguel de Allende.
