Ninh Binh named among Vietnam's Top Friendliest Destinations in 2026
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According to the results of the Traveller Review Awards 2026 announced by booking.com in Vietnam, Hoi An (Da Nang City) is the friendliest destination in Vietnam in 2026.
It is followed by Mai Chau (Phu Tho), Cu Lao Thu (Lam Dong), Ninh Binh, Ha Giang (Tuyen Quang), Con Dao (Ho Chi Minh City), Phong Nha (Quang Tri), Da Lat (Lam Dong), Phu Quoc (An Giang), and Cao Bang.
The inclusion in this list further affirms the appeal of Ninh Binh one of Vietnam's outstanding tourist destinations on the world map.
For a long time, Ninh Binh has been a familiar name to international tourists, frequently praised by foreign media for its majestic and romantic natural beauty and unique cultural identity.
Often described as 'a miniature Vietnam,' Ninh Binh boasts a diverse ecosystem with forests, mountains, rivers, sea, and numerous valuable nature reserves. It possesses a series of famous landmarks and heritage sites, notably the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kim Son Con Noi Biosphere Reserve, and Van Long Wetland a World Ramsar site with a unique wetland ecosystem.
The friendliness of local people, combined with the unique natural landscape and long-standing cultural values, is helping Ninh Binh gain increasing popularity among tourists.
Being honoured in the list of the friendliest destinations in Vietnam in 2026 further demonstrates the enduring appeal of this ancient capital region and contributes to affirming Ninh Binh's position on the world tourism map./.
