TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice - Best of the Best 2020 awards system includes 4 categories: Popular Destinations, Trending Destinations, Emerging Destinations and Beaches. This year, up to 5 destinations in Vietnam (Hoi An, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) were named in 3/4 categories: Popular Destinations, Trending Destinations and Emerging Destinations.
According to TripAdvisor, these awards are selected based on reviews and ratings shared by travelers around the world.
Danang and Ho Chi Minh City are among the top 12 hottest destinations in the world (Trending Destinations)
Da Nang ranked 7th in the list of 25 hottest destinations in the world, Ho Chi Minh City ranked 12th in the same list.
Talking about Da Nang, TripAdvisor especially praised the diverse cuisine and the city's comfortable, friendly atmosphere. TripAdvisor also suggested that visitors should not forget to explore Ngu Hanh Son or culinary tours when coming here.
Da Nang ranked 7th
Ranked 12th, Ho Chi Minh City is described by TripAdvisor as a bustling, charming, and culturally diverse city. This is where visitors can feel the romance from the remaining French colonial vestiges; unique cuisine from markets like Ben Thanh; or national historical stories preserved in museums in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City ranked 12th
top 12 trending destinations 2020 by tripadvisor
- Kochi, India
- Luzon, Philippines
- Porto, Portugal
- Porto Seguro, Brazil
- Gramado, Brazil
- Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
- Danang, Vietnam
- Zakynthos, Ionian Islands
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Krakow, Poland
- Malta Island, Malta
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hanoi and Hoi An are both in the top 17 most popular tourist destinations.
Holding the 15th position on this list is the capital Hanoi, "a city that is half classical with historical relics, old streets, colonial architecture; and half replaced by modernity and development...".
Hanoi ranked 15th
Hoi An Ancient Town, ranked 17th, has become a “familiar destination for all international tourists”. TripAdvisor also suggests two of the must-do experiences in Hoi An: releasing lanterns on the night of the full moon, and having clothes tailored by the city’s skilled tailors.
Hoi An ranked 17th
top 17 popular destinations 2020 by tripadvisor
- London, England
- Paris, France
- Crete, Greece
- Bali, Indonesia
- Rome, Italy
- Phuket, Thailand
- Sicily, Italy
- Majorca, Balearic Islands
- Barcelona, Spain
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Goa, India
- Dubai, UAE
- Dominican Republic
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Hoi An, Vietnam
Phu Quoc is an emerging destination in the world.
Receiving many positive feedbacks from international tourists sharing on social networks, this year Phu Quoc has appeared in the top 7 new outstanding destinations of TripAdvisor. "Watching the romantic sunset, diving, fishing, exploring Duong Dong market in the early morning..." are some experiences that TripAdvisor suggests for tourists when visiting the Pearl Island of Vietnam.
Phu Quoc ranked 7th
top 7 emerging destinations 2020 by tripadvisor
- Kaliningrad, Russia
- Saranda, Albania
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Luxor, Egypt
- Naoussa, Greece
- Rugen Island, Germany
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam
