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Vietnam among top 50 most beautiful places in Asia

Sapa, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam have recently been listed among the 50 most beautiful places in Asia in the Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 by Conde Nast Traveler, one of the world’s premier luxury and lifestyle travel magazines.

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According to this magazine, Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam still remains its nostalgic beauty with mossy house, wooden bridges, and slow paced lifestyle always a magic magnet for both local and foreign tourists. While Sapa town is an ideal summer getaway thanks to its fresh and cool air, breathtaking rice terraced fields and rich cultural diversity.

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Halong Bay, needless to say, is a must for any one travel to Vietnam. Twice recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it features thousands of limestone karsts and islets outcrop the emerald water.

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The list also includes Bunaken National Park in Indonesia, Taj Mahal (India), Tanah Lot (Bali), Nara Park (Japan), Luang Prabang (Laos), Jeju Island (Korea).

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