Hanoi is described by TIME as “the thousand-year-old capital, still maintaining its identity when embracing changes”. Photo: Internet.
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, TIME magazine (USA) voted the list of 100 most amazing places in the world, to honor the places that have been at the forefront of figuring out how to adapt, build and innovate.
This is the third time that TIME magazine has published this list. The magazine’s representative said that they have received advice from a global network of reporters and collaborators to introduce places that provide new and interesting experiences for visitors.
TIME describes, although it is not possible to visit these wonderful places right away, all of these 100 destinations are worth exploring and dreaming, until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, we have the opportunity to real discovery society.
This list includes 21 locations in the US, Europe 28 locations and Asia 24 locations.
Particularly in Asia, Vietnam and Japan are the top 2 countries in terms of quantity, with 3 destinations contributing to the list. In Vietnam, the three main attractions are Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc.
Hanoi is described by TIME as “a thousand-year-old capital, still maintaining its identity when embracing changes with incredible street food culture, especially pho -” the city’s typical food”.
The millennial capital of Vietnam is changing every day but still maintains a strong identity. The proof here is the Capella Hanoi Hotel, with a capacity of 47 rooms, which is designed by the architect, Bill Bensley according to the operas of the last century. Besides, its ancientness is the more brilliant aspect shown by Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake – this is considered the first gold-plated hotel in the world.
Hanoi street food is also an attraction for tourists to come here like a traditional dish called “Pho”.
Hanoi owns an incredible street food culture, especially pho – the city’s typical food. Photo: Internet.
And Ho Chi Minh City is rated as “The place that owns great cuisine that is loved by everyone. There are traditional Vietnamese dishes and restaurants with technology and taste of foreign cuisine”.
Anan Saigon by chef Peter Cuong Franklin is one of the first restaurants in the region to earn a spot in the top 50 best restaurants in Asia. The chef here is always innovating on classic dishes such as pho and dipping cakes. In addition, many newly launched restaurants leave their own impressions such as:
About Phu Quoc, TIME considers this to be an “idyllic paradise”. This newspaper compares Phu Quoc to Vietnam’s crown jewel, one of Asia’s fastest-growing destinations featuring numerous luxury resorts and mega-entertainment complexes. TIME forecasts that, when reopening for vaccinated tourists, Phu Quoc will attract a large number of international tourists with a 30-day visa exemption policy.
Le Ha