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Condé Nast TravelerJul 8, 2026

A Guide to Thảo Điền, Ho Chi Minh City’s Most Stylish Neighborhood

A playful pocket of local food and culture has emerged in Vietnam's capital.

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HômRestaurantcafé, concept store for furniture and art
OHQUAOMarketarts store with Vietnamese design goods
OBJoffMarketboutique with Vietnamese fashion and goods
Fancì ClubPlacefashion label flagship store
Lost Birds BarRestaurantwhisky-forward cocktail bar
Thảo ĐiềnTrain stationleafy district, former expat enclave
MámiRestaurantcocktail-driven social club
Xuan ThuyPlacetree-lined high street
Ciel DiningRestaurant
Aeie StudiosPlace
Latui AtelierPlace
Paradise SaigonPlace

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SkiftJun 2

Vietnam’s Tourism Boom Gets a Boost from Latest Philippines Pact

Vietnam is building on one of Southeast Asia’s strongest tourism growth stories through regional partnerships, stronger air connectivity, and infrastructure investment, a strategy that is helping it pull ahead.

The GuardianMay 24

Why it seems like everyone in Australia is travelling to Vietnam

The number of Australians taking short trips to Vietnam has more than doubled since 2016 as holidaymakers seek affordable experiences close to home Georgia Quinn is adamant that Vietnam has been slept on as a holiday destination. The lifestyle-based content creator says she has loved the country since she first visited as a backpacker 15 years ago. “It wasn’t off the beaten path but it definite…

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Da NangNeighborhoodcalled the Gold Coast of Vietnam
HanoiRestaurantHanoi On Manning.
Phu QuocRestaurant
Michelin star restaurantsRestaurant

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelMumbai, IndiaModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
Eau BarRestaurantMumbai, IndiaArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
Capella SingaporeHotelSingaporeRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, India

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

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Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
Avenue of the BaobabsSightMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada
Moraine LakeSightBanff, Canada
Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, Canada

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 27, 2025

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Hanoi, the Urban Gem of Northern Vietnam

Pretty French facades, scooter-filled lanes, and sizzling street food make Hanoi well worth a stop.

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Hoan Kiem LakeSightCalm heart of the city, tai chi at dawn
Ngoc Son TemplePlace of worshipDedicated to a 13th-century general
Old QuarterQuarterTangle of 36 medieval guild streets
Temple of LiteratureSightPeaceful Confucian sanctuary founded in 1070
Hoa Lo Prison MuseumMuseumSobering landmark telling Hanoi's 20th-century story
Hanoi Opera HouseTheatreModeled on the Palais Garnier, stages ballets
Manzi Art SpaceCaféCutting-edge art space
Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA)MuseumExhibits bold, political work by new artists
Quang Phu Cau incense villagePlaceVillage specializing in incense making for over 100 years
Ha Long BaySightEmerald islets, gateway to northern Vietnam
SapaMarketTerraced hills, gateway to northern Vietnam
Ninh BìnhSightKarst valleys, gateway to northern Vietnam
Train StreetSightLocomotives pass close enough to ruffle your shirt
ManziCaféLocated in centre of Hanoi, Manzi is known as one of the most dynamic art spaces in South East Asia.
French QuarterNeighborhoodGrand boulevards recall colonial past
Chuong villagePlaceVillage of conical hats, supplied the royal court
Hang BuomNeighborhoodStreet known for sweet snacks and grilled skewers
Tong Duy TanNeighborhoodStreet known for late-night noodles
Nguyen DuHotelHanoi, a city that has 1000 years of history, and one of the most exuberant places in Asia.
Pho Gia Truyen Bat DanFast foodLocals queue for beef broth noodles
Banh Cuon Thanh VanRestaurantMakes translucent rice batter rolls
Bun Cha Huong LienRestaurantCharcoal-grilled patties in fish-sauce broth
Huc BridgeTrail
Opera HouseTheatre
Cho Dong Xuan marketMarket
Ly Quoc SuNeighborhood

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

Getting in Sync With Vietnam's Varied Rhythms

From bustling Ho Chi Minh City to the magnificent Mekong Delta, Chris Schalkx explores this country of contrasts.

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Mong BridgeSightBuilt by architect Gustave Eiffel during French-colonial era.
Park Hyatt SaigonHotelPlush base for exploring the city.
ChinatownNeighborhoodTemples with incense-thick air.
AnanRestaurantVietnamese-American chef Peter Cuong Franklin's restaurant.
Cai Rang MarketMarketFloating market with vendors selling produce and fish.
Auntie Bai's sampan boatRestaurantLocal legend ladling out pork noodles for over four decades.
Cờ Đỏ villageNeighborhoodVillage where locals share moonshine and grilled rice field rat.
Tra Su CajuputSightFlooded forest with incredible bird life.
Bang Lang Stork SanctuarySightWetlands with abundant bird life.
Chau DocPlace of worshipRiverside town with a night market.
Binh Thanh districtNeighborhoodHip district with coffee shops and neon-lit bars.
Khmer pagodasSightGilded pagodas where monks sweep courtyards.
Cham village of Châu GiangNeighborhoodFloating village where women weave silk brocades.
Thu Duc CityNeighborhood

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The New York TimesOct 15, 2025

A 4-Day Motorcycle Tour on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop

The roughly 230-mile Ha Giang Loop, six hours north of Hanoi, thrills riders with breathtaking views, cultural wonders, and plenty of twists and turns.