Three Vietnamese destinations among Asia's most loved attractions

Lying along the Thu Bon River, Hoi An, famous for its iconic yellow houses and rich traditional heritage, came in seventh on the list.

Once a convergence point for Asian traders, the town is home to ancient temples and assembly halls with a touch of Chinese architecture, and a 400-year-old bridge built by Japanese merchants.

A woman walks past houses with yellow walls in Hoi An. Photo by Do Anh Vu

"With scenic boat rides, bicycle rentals, and hand-pulled carts available, there's no shortage of ways to experience this peaceful and captivating destination," Tripadvisor wrote.

The War Remnants Museum on Vo Van Tan Street in HCMC's District 3 came in 10th on the list.

Founded in 1975, the museum is a must-see for anyone who wants to know Vietnam's history.

Foreign tourists take pictures as they visit the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

It has more than 20,000 artifacts, images and documentaries that highlight the atrocities, including war crimes.

"With powerful exhibits and informative displays, you'll gain an eye-opening perspective on the emotional impact these events had on countless lives," the site wrote.

Lying around 60 kilometers northwest of downtown HCMC, the Cu Chi Tunnels, a symbol of Vietnamese resistance during the Vietnam War, ranked 14th.

Foreign tourists watch a tour guide perform how to get through the entrances to Cu Chi Tunnels in HCMC. Photo by jwrach007

They were built in the late 1940s during the French occupation of Vietnam and underwent intense U.S. bombardment in the 1960s.

"The Cu Chi Tunnels offer a unique, interactive and educational adventure, giving you a taste of historical significance and cultural insight," Tripadvisor wrote.

Gardens by the Bay of Singapore was named the most loved tourist attraction in Asia.

Here is a list of 25 top attractions in Asia:

1. Gardens by the Bay (Singapore)

2. Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

3. Mutianyu Great Wall (China)

4. Taj Mahal (India)

5. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (Japan)

6. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre (Malaysia)

7. Hoi An Ancient Town (Vietnam)

8. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Indonesia)

9. Wat Phra Chetuphon (Thailand)

10. War Remnants Museum (Vietnam)

11. Temple Of Dawn (Thailand)

12. Petronas Twin Towers (Malaysia)

13. Big Buddha Phuket (Thailand)

14. Cu Chi Tunnels (Vietnam)

15. Museum PASIFIKA (Indonesia)

16. Singapore Botanic Gardens (Singapore)

17. Cloud Forest (Singapore)

18. Kinkakuji Temple (Japan)

19. Ta Prohm (Cambodia)

20. Bayon Temple (Cambodia)

21. Qutub Minar (India)

22. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (Cambodia)

23. MinNature Malaysia (Malaysia)

24. National Orchid Garden (Singapore)

25. The Grand Palace (Thailand)