British newspaper ranks two Vietnamese cities among the world's best

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are on the list of the world's best cities in 2025 announced by the British newspaper Telegraph.

According to the Telegraph Travel Awards 2025 , announced in July by the British newspaper founded in 1855, about 20,000 readers participated in voting for global travel destinations. In the list of 105 cities, Hanoi ranked 31st, down 4 places compared to 2023. Ho Chi Minh City ranked 77th, down one place compared to last year.

Bach Dang Wharf Park, Ho Chi Minh City at night. Photo: Quynh Tran

The prestigious British newspaper with in-depth analysis on politics , economics, culture and tourism describes Hanoi as an ideal destination for tourists who love culture, a place that clearly shows the intersection between tradition and modernity, especially through architectural works bearing the imprint of East and West. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City is introduced as a vibrant city with the characteristic sound of motorbikes, ancient architectural works intertwined with skyscrapers and modern commercial centers.

Topping the list is Cape Town (South Africa), which has been voted number one seven times in the past 10 years. This destination is famous for its beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and famous wine regions such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

10 best destinations in the world

Asia has three locations in the top 10, including Tokyo, Kyoto (Japan) and Singapore. In Southeast Asia, several other cities also appear, including Chiang Mai (Thailand, 18th), Bangkok (Thailand, 40th), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia, 68th) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia, 83rd).

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