It beat regional tourism hubs including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia to retain the title for a sixth consecutive year.
A series of popular tourism hubs in Vietnam were also honored at different categories, the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania organizers announced at a gala ceremony on Sunday.
Vietnam’s southern metropolis overtook Singapore, China’s Shanghai and Hong Kong to become “Asia’s leading business travel destination.”
Hanoi was named “Asia’s leading city break destination” while Tam Chuc Complex in the northern province of Ha Nam, around one hour and 30 minute drive from the capital, was voted “Asia’s leading cultural tourist attraction.”
Ta Xua, one of the highest mountain peaks in Vietnam at over 2,800 m above sea level, was voted “Asia’s leading emerging tourism destination” for the first time.
It has a cool climate all year round and is known as a cloud hunting destination from October to April.
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As the sun sets in Ta Xua, clouds embrace the scenery. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Thanh Luan |
Northern highlands town Moc Chau was named “Asia’s leading regional nature destination.”
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in central Vietnam was voted “Asia’s leading national park.”
The 900-square-kilometer national park, which UNESCO recognized as a global heritage site in 2003, is home to over 300 caves and grottoes that date back some 400 million years, including the world’s largest Son Doong.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, recognize excellence in the travel and tourism industry and are often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry.” These annual awards are determined by votes from both travel industry professionals and the public.
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