Hanoi ranked 9th out of 20 most prominent cultural destinations in the world in 2025

(GLO)- With its rich cultural history, Hanoi has just been voted by the British magazine Time Out as one of the 20 most outstanding cultural destinations in the world.

This is the result of a survey of 18,500 people around the world . Hanoi is in the list of 20 cities with the highest number of votes, ranked 9th in the world and number 1 in Asia, surpassing Beijing (China), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Dehli (India).

An ancient corner in the Temple of Literature. Photo: PV

The capital Hanoi is not only known as the political , economic and social center of the whole country but also a place that contains thousands of years of culture. Although this land has undergone many changes over time, along with dynamic and modern development, it is still inseparable from its long-standing traditional cultural values. Hanoi's culture is imbued with national identity, expressed through ancient architecture such as Khue Van Cac, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Hoan Kiem Lake, One Pillar Pagoda... along with the elegant and gallant lifestyle of the people of Trang An. Hanoi is also famous for its traditional festivals such as the Giong festival, the Huong Pagoda festival, and long-standing craft villages such as Bat Trang and Van Phuc. Hanoi cuisine is sophisticated and unique with pho, bun cha, Com Lang Vong, Che Sen, Cha Ca La Vong... Cultural space is also expressed through folk arts such as Ca Tru, Hat Xam, water puppetry... The cultural depth of the capital is what makes tourists love and want to explore this place.

La Vong fish cake - a famous culinary feature of Hanoi. Photo: PV

According to Time Out, cultural experiences in Hanoi are friendly and inexpensive. 82% of locals rate cultural investment as affordable, with many experiences free.

"Hanoi is a city of captivating beauty, with a history of more than 1,000 years. As one writer once wrote, Hanoi's charm lies in its modernity and youthfulness, but it is also inseparable from the past," Time Out wrote.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/ha-noi-xep-vi-tri-920-diem-den-van-hoa-noi-bat-nhat-the-gioi-nam-2025-post323708.html