An overview of Guom lake in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Accordingly, the Hanoi capital ranked second, while Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam ranked fourth.
This year, Bali in Indonesia topped the list of “can’t-miss” attractions in Asia. Other places that made the list are Bangkok (Thailand), Siem Reap (Cambodia), Phuket (Thailand), New Delhi and Jaipur (India), Kathmandu (Nepal), Beijing (China).
Tripadvisor described Hanoi as the charming Vietnamese capital which has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside.
“Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but it hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest,” said the site.
Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
Hoi An city ranked fourth on the list
Meanwhile, Hoi An city was described as a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries.
“On the 14th day of each lunar month, the town trades its electric lights for traditional colored lanterns. Sights include the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple. Let the town’s expert tailors make you some bespoke clothing,” said Tripadvisor.
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