Hanoi and Hue ranked in top 10 Asian cities 2023 by Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards

Turtle Tower is located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. (Photo: TDO)

According to Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards, Hanoi is a destination for those who love light, poetic beauty and the ancient beauty of time. The capital of a thousand years of civilization carries with it an ancient and nostalgic beauty, bringing with it the breath of the times, clearly reflected in contemporary architecture and typical cultural and culinary quintessence.

On June 6, in Hanoi, Michelin held a ceremony to announce the title of Michelin Vietnam in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. There were 103 restaurants across the country selected, of which Hanoi has 3 establishments with 1 star MICHELIN, 13 establishments with Bib Gourmand award (the category honors restaurants serving delicious food at reasonable prices), and 32 establishments on the MICHELIN shortlist. These awards have brought a new beginning to Vietnamese cuisine in general and Hanoi cuisine in particular, an opportunity to introduce and promote delicious dishes and good quality restaurants to international friends, and are also a stepping stone for the country's cuisine to affirm its position in the world.

Hue ancient capital (Photo: TDO)

Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards said that visitors should take the time to visit a few key landmarks in the complex of Hue ancient capital, which have been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.

Vietnam is famous for its unique cuisine throughout the three regions, and so is Hue. Hue cuisine is known as the inheritance of the Royal Family, so the dishes are often prepared with special care and sophistication. Besides royal cuisine, people also love simple and idyllic dishes./.