The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destinations is a prestigious award honoring destinations that receive the highest ratings from the community over a 12-month period. Less than 1% of the 8 million destinations and entities on this platform are awarded, signifying excellence in the travel sector.

Not only featuring architectural works and monuments, Hanoi also preserves many ancient villages, traditional craft villages, museums, and community cultural spaces. (Source: Tourism Information Center)

This year, the capital city of Hanoi was honored in the following categories: Top 25 World Destinations (4th place), Top 25 Cultural Destinations (7th place), Top 25 Solo Travel Destinations (7th place), and Top 25 Food Destinations (11th place).

Being featured in multiple award categories simultaneously demonstrates the comprehensive appeal of Hanoi, not only in its landscapes but also in its cultural depth, vibrant experiences, and ability to meet global travel trends.

With its ancient charm and elegance, Hanoi has long been a favorite destination for tourists worldwide, especially those passionate about exploring Vietnam's history, culture, and people.

The city boasts timeless beauty, a blend of ancient charm and modern breath, fully preserving the nostalgic essence of history while embracing the continuous development of a dynamic, modern metropolis. “Through the ups and downs of time, bearing many different names, the thousand-year-old capital has never forgotten its heroic history,” Tripadvisor notes.

The city stands out with a system of monuments and architectural works that bear symbolic imprints such as the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the Old Quarter, the Grand Cathedral, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, along with ancient temples and pagodas linked to the spiritual life of the people.

Not only featuring architectural works and monuments, Hanoi also preserves many ancient villages, traditional craft villages, museums, and community cultural spaces where visitors can clearly feel the identity and cultural depth of the capital.

In addition, amid the growing global trend of solo travel, Vietnam is rated as a safe, friendly destination, easy to navigate, cost-effective, offering diverse experiences and friendly to international visitors. These conditions allow travelers to confidently explore at their own pace while easily connecting with local culture and communities throughout their journey.

Besides cultural and historical values, cuisine is one of the most prominent factors attracting tourists to Hanoi. The capital's cuisine is highly regarded for its sophistication, elegance, focus on original flavors, and highlighting the value of local ingredients.

From street food in bustling markets to creative menus in restaurants, Hanoi's cuisine offers visitors a complete exploration journey, where each dish is not just a flavor but a story about local history, people, and culture.

To savor the distinctive flavors of street food, visit the Old Quarter, where long-standing eateries preserve the traditional flavors of the thousand-year-old land. Tempting street foods and unique local specialties such as pho, bun cha, cha ca La Vong, banh cuon, banh mi, nem ran, along with the distinctive coffee culture with many variations like egg coffee, salted coffee, iced milk coffee – these culinary experiences have contributed to creating a unique impression of the capital in the hearts of tourists.