In addition to Hanoi, Singapore (5th) and Bangkok (39th) are the other two representatives in Southeast Asia to break into the top 100.

London was named the world's best tourist city, followed by Paris and New York.

A tourist takes a cyclo ride on a street in Hanoi, 2022.

To compile the ranking, the Canada-based company analyzes over 270+ global cities with populations of more than one million to determine the top 100 based on criteria such as sights and landmarks, airport connectivity, parks and recreation, nightlife, restaurants, shopping and GDP per capita, grouped into three pillars: livability, lovability and prosperity.

"Although not as expansive or bustling as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi offers a plethora of activities and attractions, from urban landmarks, chaotic markets for bargain hunters, awe-inspiring heritage structures like the Imperial Citadel - a UNESCO World Heritage site - and a vibrant nightlife that holds its own charm," the report said.

Outdoors and shopping activities are the biggest highlights in Vietnam's capital, it added.

Hanoi, home to 7.5 million people, is full of traditional markets and high-end shopping services. The pedestrian zones around Hoan Kiem Lake and some streets in the Old Quarter, which are open on Saturday and Sunday, are magnets for Hanoians and tourists on the weekends.

Hanoi welcomed 18.9 million tourist arrivals in the first nine months of 2023, up 36.5% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Of the figure, foreign tourist arrivals reached 3.2 million, marking a four-fold increase year-on-year and surpassing this year's target of 3 million.

Hanoi continues to lead in FDI attraction in first nine months

Hanoi has maintained its position as the leading destination in Vietnam for foreign direct investment (FDI), bringing in nearly 2.53 billion USD in registered capital during the first nine months of 2023 and representing nearly 12.5% of the country’s total.

Hanoi students win gold medals at International Applied Chemistry Olympiad

Hanoi students won two gold and one silver medals at the International Applied Chemistry Olympiad (IAChO), which was held in Bandung, Indonesia from September 28 to October 1.

Hanoi provides jobs for 171,200 labourers in 9 months

The capital city of Hanoi created jobs for 171,200 workers in the first three quarters of 2023, surpassing the yearly plan by 5.7%, the municipal People’s Committee has reported.

Hanoi Autumn Carnival spices up pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake

The Hanoi Autumn Carnival took place in the pedestrian area around the Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi on the morning of October 1 as part of the ongoing Hanoi Autumn Festival.

Hanoi restaurants among Asia's 25 best: Tripadvisor

Two Hanoi restaurants, The Rhythms and Cloud Nine, have been listed among the 25 best fine dining restaurants in Asia after an analysis of reader reviews on travel site Tripadvisor.

Source: VnExpress