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As one of the largest travel companies in Australia, Flight Center recently released the results of a survey based on feedback from more than 170.000 travelers around the world about the 10 most highly rated countries and cities this year.
The country topping the list this year is Portugal, with a 94% satisfaction rate among visitors. The Cook Islands, an island nation in the South Pacific, Binh Duong, followed closely in second place with a guest satisfaction rate of 93%.
“The surprising names on this year’s list show that popular destinations don’t always offer something special for travelers,” said Andrew Stark, General Manager of Flight Centre Global.
Vietnam has many peaceful villages, world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO, and a diverse and fresh local cuisine that will amaze visitors. Photo: Shutterstock |
Previously, in an article, Flight Center once commented: “Vietnam is the jewel of Southeast Asia, a safe, affordable country that offers rich experiences suitable for visitors of all ages and needs.
Vietnam has many peaceful villages, world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO, and a diverse and fresh local cuisine that will amaze visitors. It is the ideal place to explore the wonderful intersection between ancient destinations and bustling modern cities.
Despite its tumultuous history, Vietnam has bounced back to become a big-hitter on the Southeast Asian travel circuit. Unsurprisingly, from a country so long and skinny, there’s plenty of variety on offer: emerald paddy fields and white-sand beaches, full-tilt cities and venerable pagodas, limestone islands looming dramatically out of the sea, vast caves, craggy mountains, and friendly minority communities – with their elaborate tribal costumes and age-old customs.
While Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the other major centers are intriguing enough, it’s Vietnam’s striking landscape that most impresses. Rugged mountains hug the west, bordering Cambodia and Laos; to the east lies the South China Sea – or the East Sea, as the Vietnamese call it. To the north and south, the land fantails out into the splendid deltas of the Red River and the Mekong, and it’s in these regions that you’ll encounter the paddy fields, dragonflies, buffaloes, and conical-hatted farmers that constitute the classic images of Vietnam.
Travel to Vietnam and you’ll discover there is no shortage of beautiful and intriguing places to explore. Photo: Vietnam Travel |
As for wildlife, the discovery in recent years of several previously unknown species of plants, birds, and animals showcases the wealth of Vietnam’s biodiversity. This makes improving access to the country’s national parks all the more gratifying for travelers wanting to visit Vietnam.
Travel to Vietnam and you’ll discover there is no shortage of beautiful and intriguing places to explore. Experience the buzz of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, or captivating Hanoi, with its lively Old Quarter and mouth-watering street food, while the alluring riverside town of historic Hoi An in central Vietnam makes for a more mellow experience.
The Central Highlands affords fantastic trekking opportunities and other outdoor pursuits, with the breezy mountain town of Da Lat providing the ideal base, while a visit to the remote upland regions of central and northern Vietnam is likely to focus on the ethnic minorities who reside there.
Explore the pancake-flat rice lands of the Mekong Delta with its wonderful floating markets, and meander between Ha Long Bay’s striking limestone forested islands.
Of course, a visit to Vietnam wouldn’t be complete without some relaxing beach time. Take your pick from the gorgeous golden beaches in the south, such as Doc Let Beach, on the Hon Khoi Peninsula, and enjoy some superb swimming, snorkeling, and exquisite seafood.
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