# International recognition of Vietnamese tourism destinations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-recognition-of-vietnamese-tourism-destinations
> Updated: 2026-09-20T13:26:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various Vietnamese destinations have received international recognition in travel publications. The Times ranked Huế as the top location in a feature of ‘11 of the most beautiful places in Vietnam’, citing its imperial architecture and scenic landscapes.

Subsequently, Ha Giang was ranked 10th in Time Out magazine’s list of the 44 most beautiful places in the world and 3rd in Asia. The magazine highlighted the region’s mountain roads and the Suôi Thầu steppe, which was described as a “miniature Switzerland.” Hội An also appeared in the global rankings at 44th position.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Ha Giang ranked among the world's top 10 most beautiful locations

Ha Giang has been ranked 10th in Time Out magazine’s 2025 list of the world’s most beautiful places, noted for its mountain passes and the Suôi Thầu steppe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ha-giang-ranked-among-the-worlds-top-10-most-beautiful-locations

### 2026-09-11: Huế ranked as top destination in The Times travel feature

The Times has named Huế the top destination in a list of 11 beautiful places in Vietnam, praising its historic imperial architecture and scenic natural landscapes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hu-ranked-as-top-destination-in-the-times-travel-feature

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