Da Nang and Hoi An share sixth place on the list, alongside Taipei, China, and Kyoto, Japan. Da Nang attracts visitors with landmarks such as My Khe and Son Tra beaches, Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge, and Marble Mountains.

During the eight-month period, the city welcomed about 12.8 million tourists, up 20.8% year-on-year, including around 5 million international visitors, a 23.4% increase. Upcoming events, including an international lantern festival on October 2, the German beer festival GBA Oktoberfest on October 3, and New Year celebrations, are expected to draw more tourists.

Hoi An is an ancient town of Quang Nam, some 30km away south of Da Nang City, was recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999 and has received accolades from leading travel magazines worldwide.

Phu Quoc ranks eighth on the list. The island in southern Kien Giang province captivates travelers with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can enjoy activities such as coral diving and night squid fishing.

Smart Travel Asia, headquartered in Hong Kong, focuses on top destinations across Asia, including Southeast Asia. The 2025 Best in Travel Poll was conducted from June to August.

Thailand led the ranking with three destinations: Bangkok (1st), Chiang Mai (3rd) and Phuket (5th). Malaysia also featured three destinations: Penang (7th), Kuala Lumpur (8th) and Sabah (10th).

UK newspaper calls Ba Na Hills a mock French resort hidden in the mountains

VOV.VN - UK-based travel newspaper The Daily Express has suggested escaping the humidity of northern region and taking a trip to Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, with the site being one of the country's most popular holiday destinations that gives locals a taste of Europe.