Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa (Vietnam) are World’s Trending Destinations 2024
Update: Jan 15, 2024
(TITC) - Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best announced 25 World’s Trending Destinations voted by a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from their community over a 12-month period on TripAdvisor. Ha Long Bay ranked 3rd and Sa Pa ranked 5th in the list.

Ha Long Bay is no longer a strange name in traveller lovers’ bucket list. Ha Long Bay has always been a must-visit destination for international tourists when coming to Vietnam. This UNESCO heritage site always receives high praise from the world's leading travel magazines and international media in general.

Ha Long Bay (Photo: TITC)

Ha Long Bay, located in northeast Vietnam, about 165 km from Ha Noi. Ha Long Bay is especially loved by domestic tourists and international friends because of the harmonious beauty of the majestic mountains, the clear emerald water and the limestone islands covered in the lush green of tropical forests. Travellers to Ha Long Bay for an up-close look at its amazing limestone islands, rock formations and caves. Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, possesses emerald green water and nearly 2,000 limestone islets and islands. This UNESCO World Natural Heritage of Vietnam has also special attractions for those who love sports such as hiking, swimming, diving, and climbing. And especially, don't miss the fascinating discovery journey on the yacht, where visitors can admire the magnificent natural masterpieces and enjoy top-class services. Or rent a kayak or junk boat to take a tour on cave exploration.

Sa Pa Town (Photo: Collection)

In Northwest Vietnam, Sa Pa is a famous remote mountainous town of the country, which attracts many tourists every year to admire its pristine rice terraces, cool mountainous surroundings, and ethnic minority communities. Visitors can explore the rice terraces, hike the available trails, and take in the amazing cultural scene. Travel between September and November to admire the charming town filled with awesome autumn colours, giving it a unique look, especially in the rice terraces, which transform into vibrant golden colours.

The northwest market town of Sa Pa is colourful and charming, providing the perfect oasis. The Gothic stone church at the centre of town or the Saturday night “love market” are one of the most unmissable things to experience in Sa Pa.

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