Bangkok - Gen Z's most favorite city in 2025

Bangkok attracts the younger generation for many reasons, including its friendly and welcoming people, which make the city an ideal place to build relationships and make new friends.

Tourists visit Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: THX/TTXVN)

Thailand's capital Bangkok has been chosen as the most desirable destination for Generation Z (Gen Z), surpassing global heavyweights such as Melbourne (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa) and New York City (USA).

According to a VNA reporter in Bangkok, in the annual ranking of " The World's Best Cities in 2025" recently announced by Time Out magazine, Bangkok ranked second after Cape Town, but took the absolute lead among the Gen Z group.

Time Out said Bangkok attracts the younger generation for many reasons, including its friendly and welcoming people, making the city an ideal place to build relationships and make new friends.

In addition, affordable prices and relatively low living costs help Gen Z enjoy life without worrying about finances.

The city also offers rich cultural diversity, from ancient temples to bustling shopping districts and vibrant nightlife.

Notably, the Thai capital was also voted the “easiest city to make friends” according to respondents under 30, demonstrating its particular social appeal to young people globally.

Other cities that attract Gen Z after Bangkok include Melbourne (Australia) - ranked second, standing out for its cultural diversity and strong arts scene, with 96% of respondents rating the city's cultural activities highly.

Cape Town (South Africa) ranked third, famous for its beautiful scenery and affordable cost of social activities.

New York City (USA) ranked fourth, considered the most vibrant city for young people.

Copenhagen (Denmark) ranked fifth, rated as an ideal place to date and enjoy a full lifestyle.

Next in the top 10 of this list are the cities of Barcelona (Spain), Edinburgh (UK), Mexico City (Mexico), London (UK) and Shanghai (China).

Time Out's survey involved more than 18,500 people living in cities around the world./.

(Vietnam News Agency/Vietnam+)

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/bangkok-thanh-pho-duoc-the-he-gen-z-yeu-thich-nhat-nam-2025-a426449.html