Hanoi remains at top of travellers’ lists despite COVID-19

Hoan Kiem Lake located at the heart of Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi has remained at the top of globaltravellers’ wish lists although COVID-19 travel restrictions severely hit thecity’s tourism last year.

In 2021, the capital city came second in TripAdvisor’s top25 popular destinations in Asia and sixth in the world’s list. Hanoi has “agedwell, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, whilemaking room for modern developments alongside,” wrote the world’s largesttravel site. “Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples andpagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.”

Hanoi ranked first among the 10 cheapest cities to live inthe world selected by the US’s World Packers. It is described as a multiculturaland historical city known for “architecture, street food, nightlife, and vasthistory”.

“Hanoi has existed for centuries, and its Chinese, French,and Russian influences are still tangible today. Hanoi is a great place to liveif you want to meet new people, experience a rich culture, explore the naturalbeauty of Vietnam, and, of course, save money,” the site said.

Together with Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc Island, Hanoiwas listed among the world’s 100 greatest places to explore on earth in 2021 bythe US’s Time Magazine. The city was also on the list of the “Best Cities for aWorkation” released by the UK travel website Holidu, ranking 18th among the 147 cities globally, and named among the top 50 cities responding thebest to the COVID-19 pandemic by the UK’s Deep Knowledge Analytics.

Hanoi La Siesta Diamond takes the first place in the world’s top 25 rooftop hotel list voted by Trip Advisor users. (Photo: VNA)

A number of hotels in Hanoi also topped global rankings lastyear. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was awarded a Five Star rating, the toplevel of recognition – from Forbes Travel Guide in its assessment of luxuryhotels, restaurants and spas in 2021, the second year in a row. Hanoi La SiestaDiamond took the first place in the world’s top 25 rooftop hotel list voted byTrip Advisor users. Four other Hanoi hotels were also on the list, includingHanoi La Siesta Diamond, La Sinfonia del Rey, Peridot Grand Hotel, and JM MarvelHotel & Spa.

During the previous year, the city has taken numerousmeasures to revitalise tourism, launch many new tourism products that suitedthe “new normal” and improve COVID-19 safety so as to attract more visitors, according to Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang./.

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