Friday, 29/01/2021 16:35 (GMT+7)
The world-famous travel site TripAdvisor has recently named Hanoi among the 25 most popular destinations in the category of Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2021.
Hanoi named among the 25 most popular destinations in the world. (Photo: thoidai.com.vn)
“The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside,” said TripAdvisor.
It added that Hanoi may have changed its names several times, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but the capital city hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest.
Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
The awards reveal where travelers ventured in 2020, while travel was open, as well as where they dreamed of going while the COVID-19 pandemic kept them stuck at home.
Other destinations which made the list included Bali (Indonesia), London (the UK), Dubai (the United Arab Emirates), Rome (Italy) and Paris (France)./.
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