Wednesday, 07/12/2016 16:55 (GMT+7)
Forbes magazine has listed Vietnam among the 30 cheapest places to travel in 2017.
The fishing village on Ha Long bay
Ranking the country at eighth on the list, experts of the magazine said that affordable upscale accommodations, cheap and remarkably healthy food and beautiful sights make Vietnam a standout among budget-friendly South Asian destinations.
With just USD20 per person, holidaymakers can travel by foot or scooter to discover backstreets, markets and paths, or enjoy street foods in Hanoi.
Forbes experts also suggest sipping a bowl of steaming “pho” noodle soup in restaurants, push carts or food stalls, where a street meal and a beer can cost the same as a caramel macchiato at Starbucks.
In addition, travelers should spend time discovering historic Hanoi, rowing kayak in the emerald waters of Ha Long bay or relaxing in ancient Hoi An and on the nearby beaches.
Other famous hot spots named in the list are Mexico, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Chile, Crete,, Morocco, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Portugal./.
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