Travel website Iwandered has suggested an itinerary to explore Hanoi and neighbouring localities in which tourists can sample excellent food, discover fascinating history, or enjoy the pulsating and distinctively Vietnamese energy.

Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is a much-loved destination among both foreign and domestic tourists for its endless beaches and pristine national park, reported global travel website The Week.

Australia's leading travel magazine Escape recommended a number of highly rated cities nationwide, including Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, Sa Pa, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho.

"Because Vietnam is an emerging tourist destination and doesn’t yet have the same huge footfall that many other Southeast Asian countries experience, much of its natural beauty is still incredibly well preserved," it reported.

Tripzilla.com, a Southeast Asia's top travel inspiration platform, has published an article explaining why Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the best choices of places to visit when travelling to Vietnam.

Channel NewsAsia has picked 10 cooling getaways in Asia to escape the intense heat, with three Vietnamese destinations - Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, Da Lat in Lam Dong province, and Ba Na Hills in Da Nang – featured on the list.

The nostalgic beauty of the culturally rich capital city and the dynamic life in the southern city has made Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City fascinating tourist destinations domestically and internationally.

Central cities like Hue, Hoi An, and Da Nang are essential stops for anyone looking to put together a Vietnam itinerary, as each of these cities highlights the different elements of what makes Vietnam so special.

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and river cruises in Viet Nam are listed as the best winter holiday escapes, according to Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald.

Hanoi - the Vietnamese capital - has jumped from 54th to 27th position in the rankings of the best cities on earth during the 2019 - 2023 period, as compiled by UK newspaper The Telegraph.

Vietnam is one of the world’s best countries for food, and Vietnamese cuisine, especially starters, always leaves tourists wanting for more, according to Will Fly for Food, a travel blog for people who love to eat.

According to the travel site Culture Trip, foreign tourists say they can only find in Vietnam:

InterNations, a website of the largest global community for people living abroad has placed the nation in ninth position on its list of the 10 most welcoming countries in the world.

Vietnam is the only Asia-Pacific country listed in Booking.com's "Mindful Voyagers" group, which is hailed as being responsible toward the environment and having a desire to support local communities.

German newswire Deutsche Welle recently published an article, highlighting the nation as a popular destination among travelers to Asia as tourism rebounds following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam is expected to resume rapid economic growth over the medium-term economic outlook, and this “rising star” will be one of the fastest growing emerging markets in Asia, some foreign newswires have said.