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2014 is undoubtedly a triumphant year for Vietnam's tourism, receiving high praise from various international websites and media outlets, earning spots in reputable global rankings. Let's review some notable achievements from the past year!
Vietnam Proudly Secures Top 10 Global Spots in 2014
Top 10 Safest Tourist Destinations Worldwide
According to the renowned travel site Lonely Planet, Vietnam is among the top 5 destinations for exploring culture and ideal customs.
Business Insider, a prestigious website, ranks Vietnam 6th among the safest tourist destinations globally for 2014. According to the site, Vietnam is recognized as a country with a vibrant and diverse street life, offering a myriad of colors and experiences while ensuring safety, especially in major cities.
The rankings are based on the Global Peace Index, which assesses peace levels in 162 countries worldwide, and the Happy Planet Index, evaluating environmental impact and human happiness in 151 countries.
Top 10 Destinations with the World's Finest Hotels
Vietnam's renowned ancient city – Hoi An – has secured the 10th position in the global ranking of destinations with exceptional hotels, according to a reputable worldwide booking website.
Hoi An, the famous tourist city of Vietnam, captivates millions of domestic and international tourists with its ancient, serene charm and enchanting, mystical atmosphere when illuminated. Offering reasonable room rates and a convenient location near many other famous tourist spots in Vietnam, such as the city of Da Nang, the My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An has gained the trust of many international travelers as a preferred tourist destination.
This list is based on the evaluations of over 7 million travelers on a 10-point scale. Another Asian representative in this list is the beautiful Maldives (ranked 2nd).
Top 20 Most Livable Countries in the World
According to Business Insider, Vietnam ranks 16th in the top 20 most livable countries in the world, with positive aspects such as beautiful landscapes, delicious food, a rich and unique cultural heritage, and low service costs, especially extremely affordable public transportation fees.
Nearly 80% of reviews from foreigners living in Vietnam agree that Vietnam is a country worth exploring and traveling to.
In this ranking, Vietnam is rated higher than many other Asian countries, such as Japan (ranked 18), Malaysia (ranked 19).
Top Delicacies of Street Food Worldwide
The iconic Hanoi dish, Bún Chả, is ranked 9th among the top 10 delicious street foods globally by readers of the renowned National Geographic magazine.
With its subtly sweet fish sauce, fresh green vegetables, and the perfect combination of fragrant and fatty meat mingling with fresh vermicelli, Bún Chả provides a delightful and memorable experience for diners near and far, offering a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. This dish showcases the Vietnamese culinary style with fish sauce, vermicelli, and fresh vegetables, capturing the hearts of even the most discerning food enthusiasts.
Additionally, according to another ranking by the Canadian travel site Canada.com, Vietnamese Banh Mi is considered one of the top 5 street foods worth trying in the world. This is not the first time Vietnamese Banh Mi has been recognized globally as an enticing street food.
Top Must-Try Dishes in a Lifetime
Pho – the soulful and quintessential dish of the Vietnamese people, once again proves its allure and deliciousness by topping the list of must-try dishes in a lifetime by the reputable website Business Insider.
The rich aroma from the simmered bone broth, combined with dozens of traditional spices, perfectly complementing the rice noodle, and thinly sliced rare beef, creates an irresistibly delicious and seductive flavor.
This list also features some other familiar dishes from around the world, such as Chinese dim sum, Japanese sushi, Italian pizza, or street food in Thailand.
Top 10 Most Attractive Tourist Destinations Worldwide
HuffingtonPost has compiled a list of the world's famous attractions that will attract the most tourists in the next two decades, including Vietnam's Son Doong Cave.
Hang Son Doong is the world's largest natural cave, boasting numerous stunning and impressive landscapes within its depths. This attraction has drawn the attention of many explorers and adventurous travelers who come to visit and explore.
This list also features many famous global landmarks such as the Grand Canyon in the USA and the 'roof of the world,' Mount Everest.
Top 10 Dreamlike Destinations
Halong Bay – Vietnam's renowned UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage – has been voted by Buzzfeed as one of the places with scenery resembling a myth. This is not the first time this famous destination has made it onto a world ranking.
With 1,600 islands of various sizes, featuring mythical shapes, poetic landscapes, and still retaining a pristine beauty, Halong Bay possesses a charm seemingly lifted from fairy tales.
Recently, Halong Bay and Hang Son Doong in Vietnam were also voted by Globalgrasshopper as two of the 10 most beautiful destinations on the planet in 2015.
Top Most Beautiful Bridges on Earth
The renowned travel and entertainment website Viralnova organized a global reader's choice poll to select the most beautiful and beloved bridges. The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam, proudly made it to the top of the list of the most beautiful bridges in the world.
The recently constructed Dragon Bridge was officially opened on March 29, 2013, with an estimated construction cost of around 1.5 trillion Vietnamese dong. It is considered a source of pride for the people of Da Nang and Vietnam. Every Saturday and Sunday evening, the Dragon Bridge hosts impressive fire and water spray events.
Top 10 Most Attractive Tourist Cities for 2015
A reputable U.S. travel website announced the list of the 10 most attractive tourist cities in the world for 2015, with Da Nang, Vietnam, proudly topping the list. The ranking is based on positive feedback from members on the TripAdvisor website.
Da Nang, with its many attractions such as the Dragon Bridge, My Khe Beach, Ba Na Hills, is an ideal destination for all travelers. In the past year, Da Nang was also voted one of the top 10 cleanest cities in the world.
Top 20 Most Travel-Worthy Countries in the World
The UK's Telegraph revealed the list of the 20 most beloved countries for the 2014 travel awards, with Vietnam ranking 17th. This result is based on the votes of 90,000 international travelers.
According to the newspaper, Vietnam is described by travel experts as: 'A country with serene beaches, vast rice fields, towering limestone mountains, innovative culinary scene, bustling cities, temples nestled beside skyscrapers, and millions of motorbikes.'
Vietnam is one of the five Asian countries on this list. The other four countries are Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and India.
According to Yan.vn
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 16, 2014
