Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat, HCM City, Phu Quoc most searched for Valentine's Day visits

Data from Booking.com on destination searches by Vietnamese travelers for the Valentine period (check-in dates from February 14-16) shows that Da Nang is the most sought-after destination, with a remarkable increase of 62% compared to the same period last year.

The Ba Na Hills tourist area in Da Nang always attracts a large number of tourists. (Photo: VNA)
The Ba Na Hills tourist area in Da Nang always attracts a large number of tourists. (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc are the five cities most searched for by Vietnamese travellers over this year's Valentine's Day.

Data from Booking.com on destination searches by Vietnamese travelers for the Valentine period (check-in dates from February 14-16) shows that Da Nang is the most sought-after destination, with a remarkable increase of 62% compared to the same period last year.

Da Nang is particularly appealing, with beautiful beaches, diverse local cuisine, and famous landmarks like the Dragon Bridge, which features fire-breathing displays and a stunning water music show every weekend evening.

Other destinations also noted significant interest from travellers, including HCM City, which experienced an 80% rise in searches, and Phu Quoc with a 57% increase.

Notably, Da Lat, always a popular destination during the Lunar New Year, continues to attract many visitors looking to book something extra lovely for February 14.

Popular searches on the platform include tours exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, cultural experiences like the Thang Long water puppet show in Hanoi, and scenic excursions such as Han River cruises and entrance tickets to Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang.

Additionally, Vietnamese travellers looking to go further are also seeking romantic getaways and international travel experiences this Valentine's Day. Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Dubai are the most searched international destinations. Notably, searches for Bangkok increased by 27% compared to last year, while Kuala Lumpur and Phuket saw increases of 45% and 44%, respectively./.

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