Vietnam one of Asia's 20 most loved destinations

The ranking was based on various metrics including respect, friendliness, diversity, democracy and the number of foreign tourists.

"Vietnam attracts visitors from across the world for several reasons. It is affordable, has incredible scenery, and has some of the most amazing food you will ever have," the website wrote.

Besides this, the country is highly welcoming and friendly towards foreigners and has a high visa acceptance rate.

Vietnam welcomed over 12.6 million tourists last year, which was three times higher than in 2022.

Starting from August last year, Vietnam started granting three-month visas for citizens from all countries and territories while also extending visa-free stays to 45 days for major economies, including several European countries, Japan, and South Korea.

Malaysia was named the most loved place in Asia, followed by Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates.