Ho Chi Minh City in top 10 destinations in Asia

According to a report by Hopper - a popular travel platform in North America - in April, the demand for international travel of American tourists increased by 10% compared to the lowest point in 2021 when it was greatly affected by the pandemic. Of which, Asia accounted for 26% of total search demand.

Hopper also released a list of the most searched destinations in Asia, including Ho Chi Minh City. Let's take a look at the list of 10 cities and plan your upcoming trips.

1. Tokyo, Japan

Topping the list is Tokyo, Japan, accounting for 24% of searches from American travelers. Tokyo is known as the “heart of Japan” as the country’s commercial, economic and cultural center.

Tokyo from above. Photo: Best Logistics

Despite its rapid urbanization and development, Tokyo still retains its traditional values ​​with historical gardens, shrines, and temples imbued with national culture. People in Tokyo are very friendly and open to tourists. Tokyo is also in the top 10 cities with the friendliest people according to a survey by Rough Guides in 2022.

2. Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea is the capital and also considered the cultural and entertainment center of the land of kimchi. When coming here, visitors can feel the intersection of both modern and traditional life on every street corner.

Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul. Photo: Borders of Adventure

Some of the tourist attractions worth experiencing in Seoul include the ancient Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace with its long-standing cultural value, the famous N Seoul Tower in TV dramas, or the Lotte World entertainment area, along with many other old neighborhoods, museums, and interesting attractions.

3. Hyderabad, India

The “Pearl City” Hyderabad is especially attractive to tourists because of its numerous splendid palaces of ancient kings. For foreign tourists, Hyderabad offers a panoramic picture of India’s colorful cultural and historical traditions over the past 400 years.

Charminar, Hyderabad. Photo: Shiv Prasad/Unsplash

Hyderabad is especially ideal for those who love history, architecture and art with many elaborately built, solid forts, mausoleums, many magnificent and ancient palaces and mosques.

4. Manila, Philippines

Manila - the capital of the Philippines - is a city by the bay with a long history and culture. It has many famous tourist attractions associated with the historical periods of the Philippines and is also a world-famous fashion shopping paradise.

Manila Bay, Philippines. Photo: Michael Buillerey/Unsplash

Manila attracts over millions of tourists every year with famous attractions such as the National Museum of the Philippines, Rizal Park, and especially the vibrant nightlife in Ermita and Malate.

5. Bangkok, Thailand

Not only is it as modern and luxurious as any big city in the world, Bangkok also preserves its national identity with ancient architectural works, temples, cultural festivals, traditional lifestyles and rituals,...

Silom Street in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: Waranont (Joe)/Unsplash

Coming to Bangkok, visitors will always find interesting activities to experience throughout the 24 hours, such as going to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 food court during the day, taking a sunset boat ride on Thonburi Canal, visiting bars until late and going to the Chinatown night market until dawn.

6. Shanghai, China

Shanghai is the most populous city in China. With its geographical location favored by nature, Shanghai has favorable conditions for economic and tourism development. Visitors to Shanghai will admire a vibrant and bustling city.

An old villa on Wukang Street, Shanghai, China. Photo: Harry Jing/Unsplash

The architectural works here are very unique and luxurious, especially in the Shanghai Bund area - the symbol of the city - with prominent buildings such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center...

7. Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei is known as the economic and cultural center of Taiwan (China). It has a vibrant nightlife, rich history and culinary culture that is highly regarded in the Asian region.

Lungshen Temple, Taiwan. Photo: Charles Postiaux/Unsplash

In contrast to the modern and dynamic life, Taipei city has an ancient, peaceful beauty and rich natural beauty. Just a few minutes away from the city, visitors can immerse themselves in mineral-rich hot springs, visit high mountains or walk along forest trails.

8. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City - known as the "Pearl of the Far East" - is the economic, political, cultural, entertainment and educational center of Vietnam. With a history of more than hundreds of years, this young and dynamic city is a place where multi-regional cultures converge, not only domestically but also internationally.

Saigon River. Photo: Tron Le/Unsplash

Coming to Ho Chi Minh City, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the "specialties" only found in this city such as cruising along the Saigon River by yacht, experiencing the sleepless city at Bui Vien at night, drinking sidewalk coffee at dawn, etc. In addition, Ho Chi Minh City also has a rich and diverse culinary scene with the intersection of many cultures, but still has a very unique flavor.

9. Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong is one of the most popular destinations for Vietnamese tourists. Every year, this city welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world.

Skyscrapers in Hong Kong, China. Photo: Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash

Visitors can experience Hong Kong in many different ways, such as viewing the city from Victoria Peak, enjoying special breakfast dishes such as pineapple butter cake, char siu rice or dim sum, visiting art galleries and museums, admiring the Hong Kong skyline from many angles, or simply visiting Disneyland to return to the innocent childhood...

10. Delhi, India

New Delhi is a famous tourist city of this charming oriental land. Exploring New Delhi, visitors will admire the great architectural works of ancient India and impressive contemporary masterpieces such as the Red Fort Lal Qila - the symbol of New Delhi, the Lotus Temple or the Akshardham Temple - the largest stone structure in India.

Humayun's Tomb, Nizamuddin, New Delhi. Photo: Barun Ghosh/Unsplash

In addition to iconic architectural works, visitors should not miss the rich Indian cuisine such as Samosas, Kulfi ice cream or Chaat when visiting Khan market...

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