Da Lat, Sa Pa named among best new destinations for 2017
The resort towns of Da Lat in the Central Highlands and Sa Pa in the northern region have been included in a new list of the top 10 rising destinations in Asia by travel site TripAdvisor.
Da Lat in a foggy morning. (Photo by Duong Kim Khang at VnExpress Photo Contest)
Hanoi (VNA) - The resort towns of Da Lat in the Central Highlandsprovince of Lam Dong and Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai have beenincluded in a new list of the top 10 rising destinations in Asia by travel siteTripAdvisor.
DaLat is ranked fourth and Sa Pa, sixth.
Calledthe City of Eternal Spring, City of Flowers, and City of Love, Da Lat is fullof beautiful French-era buildings and surrounded by pine trees, flowers andvegetable farms.
Touristsare recommended to visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Truc Lam Zen Buddhist temple andElephant Falls, where they can try their hand at rafting, mountain biking andcanyoning.
SaPa, located some 2,000km further north, is known for its trekking trails. Thecolourful town is recognised as the perfect oasis for travellers on strenuousmountain treks and rice paddy tours.
Touristscan visit the Saturday night “love market”, the Gothic stone church in the towncentre and Vietnamese and European restaurants.
TheTravelers’ Choice Awards for Destinations on the Rise, released last week,recognised 43 destinations around the world selected based on travellers’reviews of accommodation, restaurants and attractions and increase in bookinginterest.-VNA
The Lang Biang Natural Reserve in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong, home to rich biodiversity and unique local cultural features, has been recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO.
With beautiful landscapes, friendly people and special cultural identities, Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been exerting every effort to become a key tourist attraction
In recent years, visitors to the central highlands city of Da Lat have been able to choose either homestay or hostels with unique designs, instead of just luxury hotels.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Da Lat in a foggy morning. (Photo by Duong Kim Khang at VnExpress Photo Contest) 
