Vietnam a great place to ‘spend less, enjoy more’

By Tuan Hoang   January 3, 2019 | 03:01 am PT
Indian magazine Bold Outline says Vietnam’s the most ideal place for adventurous travel that does not break the bank.

Bold Outline, a magazine of pop culture, fashion, travel, art and leisure, says Vietnam is a must visit place for backpackers all around the world because it’s easy on the wallet and offers great value for money.

It recommends famous attractions in Vietnam like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Sapa, Ha Long Bay and the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam landscape terraced rice field in Sapa. Photo by Shutterstock/Thampitakkull Jakkree.

Vietnam landscape terraced rice field in Sapa. Photo by Shutterstock/Thampitakkull Jakkree.

"From exploring the world’s largest cave to sipping ‘weasel coffee’, Vietnam has a new adventure at every turn. Vietnam, a country with nothing but ample natural beauty, rich history and unique heritage is nothing short of paradise," the magazine writes.

Follow Vietnam on the list are Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Previously, Vietnam was ranked among top travel destinations for 2019 by U.S. travel website Go Overseas.

According to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Vietnam welcomed 15.4 million visitors in 2018, up 19.9 percent against 2017. This set a new record for the country’s tourism.

A 2018 global report by the United Nations World Tourism Organization ranked Vietnam’s tourism growth as the fourth highest in the world.

 
 
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