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According to the magazine, Vietnam, in East Asia, has a reputation for being one of the world's calmest nations. This makes it one of the best countries to visit in East Asia.

Vietnam is the beautiful pearl of East Asia. Photo: Kim Lien

Vietnam thrives with youthful vitality, its paddy fields and floating marketplaces only add to its attraction. Stunning natural beauty and deep history, accessible through numerous historical monuments and a vibrant culture, make this country one of the best in Southeast Asia.

"Ha Noi's Pho noodles, the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, the caves of Phong Nha, and the Mekong River are just a few of Viet Nam's many tourist attractions," The Travel suggested.

Vietnam served nearly 7.6 million international holiday-makers in the first five months of this year, up 64.9 per cent year-on-year and 3.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported.

According to a report from the World Economic Forum (WEF), Vietnam's tourism climbed eight places in its Travel and Tourism Development Index between 2019 and 2021, making it one of the three biggest improvers in the world.

In 2024, the country ranked 59 among the 119 economies nationwide, reaching 3.96 points, down three places compared to 2021.

Reasons to travel to Vietnam

The incredible local food

You can find the healthiest, freshest, most insanely delicious food on the planet right here. Photo: izitour

You can find the healthiest, freshest, most insanely delicious food on the planet right here. Prepare to roll and dip scrumptious bites with your hands, and lose yourself in bowls of noodles that make you swoon. Vietnamese are used to eating to such a high standard that the competition on the sidewalks is fierce. Discovering your favourites — whether steaming pho, crunchy banh mi or smoky bun cha — is itself worth the trip.

The diverse destinations

With three-quarters of the area encompassed by mountains and plateaus, Vietnam offers you unique and diverse natural scenery. From the selected top eco-parks in the world at Dong Van, Non Nuoc to the majestic landscapes created by a combination of mountains, rivers, lakes, and the sea at Halong Bay, Ba Be, Ha Giang, from the terraced fields created by the hand of man at Mu Cang Chai, Sapa to the primaeval forests, melaleuca forests, mangrove forests, endless dunes. The beautiful landscapes that nature gives Vietnam will take you on an exciting journey.

It is the hospitality that makes visitors feel welcome in Vietnam. Photo: Izitour

Moreover, with a long coastline, visitors can soak in the moment of sunrise or enjoy the peaceful moment of sunset. A system of bays, islands and archipelagos will not disappoint you with its fascinating landscapes.

Cultural diversity of 54 ethnic groups

Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with 54 different ethnic groups, among which the Kinh (Viet) ethnic group occupies the majority of about 85% of the population and the other 53 ethnic groups occupy 15%. They are divided into 5 language families and each of these ethnic groups has different cultures and customs.

Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with 54 different ethnic groups. Photo: izitour

Arriving in Vietnam, especially in the northern mountains such as Mu Cang Chai, Sapa, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Ba Be, travellers can visit the typical villages of minor ethnic groups, discovering their impressive customs and life. In addition, typical ethnic cuisines with unique flavours will also evoke your taste buds.

There are many ways to discover Vietnam's ethnic diversity such as paying a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnography in Hanoi, going directly to tribal villages, or simply going to ethnic markets.

Friendly local people

Being originally an agricultural country, Vietnam attaches great importance to maintaining good relations with community members. The purpose is not only for business needs but is an expression of affection and gratitude, which has the effect of tightening relationships.

Being originally an agricultural country, Vietnam attaches great importance to maintaining good relations with community members. Photo: izitour

For tourists, the Vietnamese have a good attitude; they are very welcoming. Not only merchants who seem happy to sell their goods but also passersby or children who meet foreign tourists often have cheerful smiles. It is the hospitality that makes visitors feel welcome in Vietnam.

In case tourists get lost on the way, they will receive directions enthusiastically from Vietnamese people; although some people may not be very fluent in English, they still find a way to express themselves or, therefore, directly accompany tourists to the place they want to go.

Mysterious places for adventurers

Until 2013, the whole world was surprised when information about the world's largest cave ever heard of in Quang Binh, Vietnam was announced: the Son Doong Cave. Photo: Izitour

Do you love adventures, travel that gets the adrenaline pumping in your blood, making you feel a sense of achievement and fulfilment? Vietnam is the land for you. Until 2013, the whole world was surprised when information about the world's largest cave ever heard of in Quang Binh, Vietnam was announced: the Son Doong Cave. This underground cave has its rivers, streams and even its ecosystem. It's amazing, isn't it? Then recently, people have continued to find another Hung Thoong cave system in this land with interesting discoveries.

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