Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the most attractive destinations in Asia.

Reader's Digest (USA) has just released its ranking of the most attractive destinations in Asia. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the destinations that have been named.

Also included in Reader's Digest's top 12 most attractive Asian cities are: Tokyo (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand), Beijing (China), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Kyoto (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), Macau (China), Hong Kong (China)...

Leading the list of Asia's most attractive destinations is Tokyo, Japan. It's a tourist paradise with a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside skyscrapers are imperial palaces and ancient temples. Every year, Tokyo attracts millions of visitors, especially during cherry blossom season.

Ranked 8th, after Seoul, is Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Reader's Digest notes that in recent years, Ho Chi Minh City has been a dynamic young city and has consistently received praise from international newspapers and travel websites.

Famous tourist attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, Giac Lam Pagoda, Independence Palace, and the War Remnants Museum have left a positive impression on both domestic and international tourists. Furthermore, this area serves as a special gateway to tourism in southern Vietnam; visitors can purchase tours to explore the orchards and rice paddies of the Mekong Delta.

In 10th place is Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. International media has showered Hanoi tourism with praise for its scenery, culture, and culinary delights. In Hanoi, visitors can explore famous historical sites such as the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison; beautiful temples and pagodas like Tran Quoc Pagoda and Ngoc Son Temple; or experience the bustling and vibrant markets…

Besides its charming old quarter, bustling pedestrian streets, and delicious cuisine, Hanoi has been voted by international tourists as one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam and Asia.

Ultimately, both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are convenient starting points for travelers to explore numerous attractive destinations throughout Vietnam and the Southeast Asian region.

The recognition from Reader's Digest and international tourists will create momentum for the two leading sectors of Vietnamese tourism to continue developing strongly, overcoming the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic this year.

My Tong