Vietnam among world’s 10 friendliest destinations for foreign tourists

"Politeness and respect are important parts of Vietnamese culture, so it makes sense that visitors find Vietnam to be a welcoming country," the magazine said.

Though there is a language barrier, foreign visitors to Vietnam always receive smiles from locals.

"Locals will want to interact and engage with them to make them feel welcome," it added.

The list was based on a survey by InterNations, the largest global community and information site for people who live and work abroad, which interviewed 12,000 respondents across 186 countries and territories.

Other destinations on the list were Canada, Colombia, Oman, Costa Rica, Bahrain, Mexico, Taiwan and Portugal.