Barry Neild, CNN
Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Phu Quoc and the tunnels of Cu Chi made the list of Lonely Planet’s 500 Ultimate Travel List 2015.
Hoi An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (Photo by Julia Liebscher/Getty Images)
Hanoi’s Old Quarter ranked 31th, while Ha Long Bay, ranked 65th. Hoi An, ranked 83th, and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, ranked 168th.
The tunnels of Cu Chi, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc Island off southern Vietnam coast are also in the list, at 306th and 418th places.
A view of the swimming pool by the sea at the Chen La Hotel, on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Phu Quoc island in the newest and more requested sea resort destination in South East Asia. (Photo by Andrea Pistolesi/Getty Images)
Last year foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit more than 7.8 million, up 4 percent from 2013. The list was compiled from highlights found in every one of its famous guidebooks throughout the years.
The list was whittled down to a shortlist and the publication then asked readers to vote for their top 20.
To find out which destination took the top spot, click here:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/17/travel/lonely-planet-ultimate-travelist/
