A corner of Hanoi (Photo: www.rd.com)Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam’s two largest cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City havebeen named among the most popular travel destinations throughout Asia by US-basedmagazine Reader's Digest.
Accordingto the magazine, from picturesque temples and pagodas to vibrant markets, Hanoiis a feast for the senses.
“Despitemodern developments, history remains on display throughout. Stroll the narrowstreets of the Old Quarter. Visit the creepily fascinating Hoa Lo Prison turnedmuseum. Ogle impeccably preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture at theTemple of Literature, the former site of a Confucian academy,” it said.
A corner of HCM City (Photo: rd.com)HoChi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is home to Notre-Dame Cathedral and the19th-century Central Post Office. Ben Thanh Market is overflowing with food,handicrafts, and souvenirs. The incense-filled Jade Emperor Pagoda, WarRemnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Giac Lam Pagoda are musts.
“Don'tleave without touring the fruit orchards, paddy fields, and marshlands of theMekong Delta. And make sure to avoid these stressful vacation mistakes,” itwrote.
Thelist has been compiled based on natural splendor, eye-catching architecture,rich culture, and culinary delights.
Othercities named in the list include Tokyo and Kyoto (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand),Singapore, Beijing (China), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Seoul (the Republic ofKorea, among others./.
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