Middle East newspaper names 3 Vietnamese destinations in top Southeast Asia

Vietnam's Ha Long, Hoi An and Sa Pa were honored by Gulf News magazine in the top 15 destinations in Southeast Asia.

The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills - Da Nang is known as a tourism symbol of Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Son

Gulf News is known as one of the most widely read English-language newspapers in the United Arab Emirates.

Accordingly, Gulf News has just announced the list of "Top 15 Southeast Asia tourist destinations - Why it's worth a visit", presenting the most prominent landmarks in the region, based on natural beauty, cultural depth and the ability to bring memorable experiences.

In this list, Vietnam is honored to be present with 3 destinations: Ha Long, Hoi An and Sa Pa.

Ha Long - Limestone wonder in the blue ocean

Ranked 3rd on Gulf News' list this time, Ha Long Bay is considered to have "surreal" beauty, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage.

The cool air of the ocean waves, the uniqueness of the complex of thousands of limestone islands and large and small caves soothe the summer heat, bringing a fresh, relaxing feeling to all visitors.

To visit the bay, visitors can choose a day or overnight cruise, or join kayaking and SUP tours... In addition, a unique view of the bay is from the Queen cable car of Sun World Ha Long, helping visitors not only see the whole bay from above, but also admire Bai Chay bridge and the giant Sun Wheel.

Sun World Ha Long is an ideal place for entertainment experiences. Photo: Thanh Son

Besides, the amusement park is also an attractive choice for tourists who want to experience thrills after relaxing activities visiting the bay.

In the evening, Vui Phet Ha Long night market and Bai Chay beach are also bustling places with many restaurants and bars suitable for international guests. Staying in Ha Long overnight, visitors also have many options such as Oakwood Ha Long, or if you want to relax more by taking a Japanese-style hot mineral bath, visitors can refer to Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh.

Hoi An - Ancient town attracts tourists

Considered a “living museum” of Vietnam, Hoi An impresses with its ancient architecture, colorful lanterns and slow, poetic pace of life. Ranked 8th in the top 15 list of Gulf News, Hoi An ancient town is a symbol of harmony between tradition and modernity, where cultural values are preserved and shine in their own unique way.

Sitting and enjoying coffee while watching Hoi An ancient town from above is a wonderful experience for tourists. Photo: Thanh Hai

From Hoi An, tourists' journeys often continue to Da Nang - favored by international media with the name "tourism capital of Central Vietnam". The tourism - entertainment - resort ecosystem in Da Nang is attractive when it brings tourists the experience "from the mountains to the sea".

If you want to relax with cool climate and attractive show activities, Sun World Ba Na Hills is the ideal choice. To experience the most beautiful beaches on the planet, visitors can choose to stay at Premier Village Da Nang or InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort…

In particular, Da Nang has also caused a stir in the international media with special works at Sun World Ba Na Hills such as the Golden Bridge - one of the symbols of Vietnamese tourism, or the glass dome at Eclipse Square designed based on the inspiration of conical hats, considered an interesting Vietnamese version of the Louvre Museum, France...

Sa Pa - Romance of the town in the clouds

Gulf News describes Sa Pa as “a special slice of Southeast Asia”, where nature and people blend together to create an authentic and unique travel experience. With a cool climate all year round, spectacular terraced fields and a rich indigenous culture, Sa Pa is an ideal destination for those who love nature and want to touch the depth of the culture of the ethnic minorities in the Northwest.

From the top of Fansipan - "Roof of Indochina" located at an altitude of 3,143m above sea level, visitors can take in the whole view of the deep blue sky and the sea of white clouds stretching to the horizon. Not only attracting visitors with its majestic scenery, Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area owns a spiritual complex with the Great Bronze Amitabha Buddha statue located at the highest altitude in Asia, ancient Vietnamese pagodas, creating a peaceful, magical space like a watercolor painting.

The view on top of Fansipan – the sacred and majestic “roof of Indochina”. Photo: Thanh Son

Thanks to the cable car system, the journey from Muong Hoa valley to Fansipan peak, touching the clouds has become easier for all tourists.

Staying in Sa Pa, visitors can choose Hotel de la Coupole - Mgallery Sa Pa, "Western European palace in the heart of the Northwest" right in the center of Sa Pa town, a place that many international writers have commented as "redefining the standard of luxury in the highlands".

In addition to the three destinations of Vietnam, the list also includes Bali (Indonesia), Luang Prabang (Laos), Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), Penang (Malaysia), Bangkok and Chiang Mai (Thailand), Siem Reap and Angkor Wat (Cambodia), Bagan (Myanmar), Palawan, Bicol and Cebu (Philippines) and Singapore - places considered to be typical representatives of the multifaceted beauty of Southeast Asia in the eyes of international tourists.

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