Vietnam listed among world’s most beautiful places by Condé Nast Traveler
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has been ranked 17th among the world’s 28 most beautiful countries in a list compiled by US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
The publication said Vietnam offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, highlighting its diverse landscapes and cultural appeal. In its profile, Condé Nast Traveler pointed to several destinations that have helped put Vietnam on the global tourism map, including Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh, Tuyen Quang (formerly Ha Giang), Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa, and Phu Quoc Island in An Giang.
 Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province features limestone karsts rising from emerald waters, forming one of Vietnam’s most distinctive seascapes. (Photo: Truong Giang/VOV-Northeast) |
 Ha Long Bay has globally recognized value for its ecosystems and geological formations. (Photo: Truong Giang/VOV-Northeast)
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 Foreign tourists take bamboo boats rowed by locals to explore caves and vegetation in Ha Long Bay. (Photo: Truong Giang/VOV-Northeast) |
 Ha Giang (Tuyen Quang province) has breathtaking mountain scenery criss-crossed with steep rice terraces and hiking trails. (Photo: Vien Du/VOV) |
 Terraced rice fields in northern mountainous areas form steep landscapes shaped by local farming practices. (Photo: Ngo Nhung/VTC News) |
 A winding path leads into a village in northern Vietnam. (Photo: Ngo Hai/VOV) |
 Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa province is known for clear waters and coral ecosystems along Vietnam’s central coast. (Photo: VOV) |
 Ninh Van Bay boasts a diverse range of marine species. (Photo: nguoihanoi.vn) |
 Clear water in Ninh Van Bay is good for diving activities. (Photo: nguoihanoi.vn)
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 Phu Quoc Island in An Giang province features tropical forests, beaches and resort developments. (Photo: VOV) |
 Phu Quoc is known for white sand beaches and coastal sunsets in southern Vietnam. (Photo: VOV) |
 Phu Quoc is among Vietnam’s fast-growing tourism destinations. (Photo: VOV) |
US travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler ranks Vietnam 17th among 28 of the world’s most beautiful countries, with China topping the list followed by Australia, Brazil, India, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, France and Indonesia.