According to the world largest travel site Tripadvisor.com, 4 famous tourist spots including Vietnam’s Hanoi capital, Ho Chi Minh city, Hoi An ancient town, and Ha Long bay were named in the top 25 Asia destinations for 2013 and received Tripadvisor traveler’s choice: Asia Destination Awards . Tripadvisor Vice President Robin Ingle said that Vietnam is attractive to a large number of visitors worldwide; its tourism has made an extraodinary effort.

Of the Top 25 Destinations in Asia, Vietnan’s Hanoi capital ranks 14^th, Ho Chi Minh City ranks 15^th, Hoi An ancient town ranks 17^th, and Ha Long bay in northern Quang Ninh city ranks 25^th.

Tripadvisor webpage said that the history- rich capital of Vietnam has well preserved its Old Quarter, monuments, and architecture alongside its modern buildings. Many ponds, parks, green tree- lined roads, and over 600 pagodas and churches have increased the city’s beauty. Tripadvisor described Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam’s biggest city which symbolizes the national cultural and economic development; and Hoi An as “the city on the central Vietnamese coast is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries”.Meanwhile Ha Long Bay is listed as a must-see place for its amazingly beautiful limestone islands and caves.