Vietnam Excluded from World's Best Culinary Destinations 2025

In the 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards by TripAdvisor, Vietnam is notably

the list of top 25 , a significant change from the previous year when Hanoi held the top position. Despite this, Vietnam in other categories. Hanoi ranks 7th and Hoi An 11th among the Best Destinations worldwide. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City appears as the only Vietnamese representative in the Top Trending Destinations, securing the 18th spot.

In the Best Cultural Destinations category, Hanoi has risen to 2nd place globally,

Hue's 8th place from the previous year. Hoi An also ranks 4th among the best honeymoon destinations, a slight decline from its previous 2nd position.

The TripAdvisor awards are based on user reviews and ratings collected over 12 months, reflecting the experiences and stories shared by travelers worldwide. These

destinations, restaurants, hotels, and service providers who have demonstrated throughout the year, offering readers objective and accurate suggestions for their upcoming travel plans.