Top 7 hottest summer destinations, everyone's checking in

Quy Nhon, Diep Son, Mooc Stream, Phoenix Ancient Town, Koh Rong are the most mentioned names this summer.

Summer travel exploring 7 hottest destinations, everyone's checking in

This summer, the buzzwords constantly mentioned by travelers are all about the latest trending places, although previously known, this year they're the hot trend.

Quy Nhon

Among domestic destinations, Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh) is perhaps the most mentioned name, surpassing the previous big names like Ly Son or Nha Trang, Phu Quoc. The beautiful city of Quy Nhon lies by the poetic coast, with many pristine islands with crystal-clear waters visible to the bottom. You can visit famous spots this summer like Ky Co Island, Eo Gio, or the Trung Luong tourist area - dubbed the Jeju Island of Vietnam.

Due to recent construction, establishments and accommodations are designed with a Western touch like Surf bar or the Trung Luong camping area (featuring a giant swing amidst the sea). Tourism services in Quy Nhon have flourished with numerous seaside eateries, offering professional service. Moreover, from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, travelers can fly directly to Quy Nhon without the need for extensive road travel, which is a major plus for Quy Nhon.

Diep Son

The Diep Son archipelago (Khanh Hoa) is a unique and captivating destination, attracting tourists with its pristine and distinctive beauty featuring a pathway through the sea. This place caused a stir among tourists in the early months of summer.

From 6 am when the tide recedes, a pathway connecting three small islands will appear. This pathway, situated just 0.5 meters above sea level, stretches about 500 meters. Walking amidst the vast blue ocean and sky is an unforgettable experience for anyone.

Miss Nguyen Huong Quynh (born in 1994, living in Hanoi) has made many people envious with her dream trip exploring Phu Yen and Diep Son Island, Binh Ba (Khanh Hoa) with three close friends, receiving thousands of likes and shares on various news outlets.

Dark Cave - Mooc Stream

Former Miss Tourism Ngoc Diem once shared about the cluster of tourist spots Dark Cave, Chay River, Mooc Stream (Quang Binh), igniting a frenzy among travel enthusiasts. A photo of the beauty queen in a bikini, swinging on a swing above the vividly green stream like ink spilled, became a driving force for many summer trips.

Ngoc Diem introduces: 'The scenery here is even more breathtaking than what you see in my photos: deep blue sky, lush green mountains, and the mesmerizing blue water, perhaps from limestone erosion, blending into the endless green flow. A picture-perfect scene on a scorching summer day.'

Traveling from Hanoi to Dong Hoi City (Quang Binh) is cheapest by bus at 200,000 VND. Alternatively, from Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly to Dong Hoi Airport. From here, you can rent a motorbike and travel about 60 km to Thien Duong Cave and Dark Cave. Mooc Stream is about 10 km from Thien Duong Cave.

Phu Yen

Phu Yen began to be loved after a movie adaptation of the work by writer Nguyen Nhat Anh chose it as the main setting, hence it is associated with the poetic name 'land of yellow flowers and green grass.' Since the film's release, many people have wanted to come here to enjoy the peaceful and tranquil beauty of this place.

You can visit landmarks like Gan Xep, Gan Da Dia, Vung Ro, Xom Ro seaweed reef, O Loan lagoon, or Mon beach. Among them, Gan Da Dia stands out the most with hundreds of rocks stacked tightly together like puzzle pieces on the beach, while Xom Ro seaweed reef is very romantic when in season, with green algae covering the rocks creating a unique and eye-catching shape.

Boracay

Boracay is an island in the Philippines, emerging as a paradise comparable to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, ranking among the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia and the top 25 in the world. This summer, many young people choose the island as their resort destination. Every post about Boracay receives great attention from the backpacking community, including posts from hotmum Hang Tui and MC Chang Mi.

Not only are there luxurious resorts in Boracay, but there are also plenty of water sports and thrilling activities such as diving and parasailing for adventure enthusiasts.

From Vietnam, travelers fly to Manila, then onward to Boracay. There are 2 airports on the island, Caticlan and an international airport in Kalibo city. You will need to fly from Manila to one of these airports to reach the pier and take a high-speed boat to Boracay island.

Koh Rong and Koh Rong Saloem

Closer to Vietnam than Boracay, the Koh Rong and Koh Rong Saloem islands (Cambodia) are also very popular this summer due to their relatively low cost, especially for overland travel, making them particularly favored by students. Nguyen Thu Uyen (born in 1995, currently a student in Ho Chi Minh City) once shared the cost of her trip was less than 3 million dong - a very reasonable price.

This year, coastal tourism in Cambodia is particularly praised for its stunning landscapes, rivaling famous Thai islands but more pristine and secluded, with equally attentive services. However, a drawback is that this place is only suitable for relaxation, as there are no distinctive entertainment activities and eateries close early.

From Koh Rong Samloem, there is a fast boat to Koh Rong for $5/one way, with no return trip. So if you want to visit both islands, it's best to go from Sihanoukville – Koh Rong Samloem – Koh Rong – Sihanoukville.

Phoenix Ancient Town

Phoenix Ancient Town is an ancient town in Fenghuang County, Hunan Province, China. This is perhaps the most challenging destination to conquer this summer due to the long travel time and complexity as the local people do not use English.

On the flip side, every check-in photo from those who have been there is as beautiful as a painting, making those at home restless. Therefore, many people have braved the difficulties and set off. Phoenix boasts a peaceful and romantic scenery, seemingly completely detached from the outside world. Every corner is poetic, intimate, along with ancient relics thousands of years old by the cool, clean Jiang River without a speck of litter.

A shared post about visiting Phoenix for less than 6 million dong by teacher Mau Quang Minh caused a stir on social media at the beginning of summer due to the seemingly unbelievable cost. To reach this ancient town, you will have to travel by train from Hanoi to Nanning, then transfer to a train from Nanning to Cattu station (Hunan), and then take a bus to the town.

According to Vnexpress

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour