As the “slow travel” trend gains traction and is widely discussed, digital travel platform Agoda has released a list of eight Asian destinations that travelers love for longer, leisurely trips. Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City was ranked 7th on the list.
Slow travel is a type of tourism that focuses on experiencing local culture, connecting more deeply with the community and enjoying unique tourism values. Instead of rushing from one attraction to another, slow travelers will spend more time at each destination to explore and immerse themselves in the lives of local people.
In its list of destinations in Asia, Agoda has revealed the top 8 destinations for leisurely and long-distance trips based on booking data from January to March 2024. Khao Lak in Thailand tops the list, followed by Seoul in South Korea, then Perhentian Islands in Malaysia and Tokyo in Japan. These are places that not only attract tourists but also make them want to stay longer to explore and experience.
In Vietnam, besides Ho Chi Minh City as the place where tourists stay the most days on average, Bac Ninh and Phu Quoc Island ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively.
This shows that Ho Chi Minh City is gradually becoming an attractive destination for tourists who love slow travel, a type of tourism that focuses on experiencing local culture, cuisine and nature instead of hastily visiting many places.
Ho Chi Minh City is gradually becoming an attractive destination for tourists who love slow travel.
Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in recent days can spend time exploring bustling local markets, enjoying streetside coffee, and visiting historical and cultural relics.
Ho Chi Minh City is a diverse city with many different cultures and ethnicities. This gives visitors the opportunity to experience many new things, from cuisine to customs.
According to data from Google Trends, searches for “slow travel” have tripled over the past five years. This shows that slow travel is becoming a new trend that many travelers love.
