Vietnam continues to affirm its appeal on the international tourism map when it is included in the list "The Best Places to Visit in Asia This Summer" (Asia's Best Places to Visit This Summer 2026) just announced by Lonely Planet.
Notably, Da Nang city rose to 2nd place in the Top most attractive destinations in Asia in the summer of 2026, only behind Busan (Korea). Not only impressing with diverse natural scenery, Vietnamese destinations also conquer tourists thanks to unique cultural, culinary and resort experiences.
Da Nang
Da Nang is considered the most prominent destination of Vietnamese tourism in the summer of 2026 when it ranked second in the ranking of Lonely Planet.
Da Nang city attracts tourists thanks to its famous beaches such as My Khe, Non Nuoc and many familiar landmarks such as Son Tra peninsula, Dragon Bridge or Ba Na Hills.
This place also possesses a unique Cham cultural imprint, expressed through the Da Nang Cham Sculpture Museum with many artifacts of historical value. It is also only about an hour's drive from Hoi An, a UNESCO-recognized heritage site.
Not only possessing many beautiful landscapes, Da Nang is also attractive because of its rich cuisine with Quang noodles, pork rolls or fresh seafood with a strong Central flavor.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is also one of the destinations that international tourists love and choose when coming to Vietnam. Possessing a beautiful coastline with clear blue water and friendly people, Nha Trang has never disappointed tourists when setting foot here.
Summer is also an ideal time for tourists to experience activities such as coral diving, canoeing to explore islands or enjoying seafood parties by the sea.
Besides the modern beauty of a tourist city, Nha Trang still preserves many unique cultural values through works such as Ba Ponagar tower or Long Son Pagoda.
Phu Yen
Phu Yen is memorable to domestic and foreign tourists for its rustic, peaceful beauty and natural scenes that retain their pristine beauty.
Places such as Ganh Da Dia, Bai Xep or Mui Dien have become famous check-in spots that tourists can explore. Not too bustling like many other coastal cities, Phu Yen is attractive because of its slow pace of life, suitable for healing resort trips in nature.
Local cuisine with tuna eye, banh hoi long heo or blood cockles from O Loan lagoon is also an unmissable experience when coming to this land.
Lam Dong
Lam Dong province with Binh Thuan (old) will still be a prominent choice for tourists in the summer of 2026. Beautiful sea routes and many high-class resorts, tourists can experience in their own way. Among them, Mui Ne with wide golden sand dunes, blue water and attractive sea sports activities such as kite surfing, water motorcycles.
In recent years, Lam Dong has also attracted a large number of tourists thanks to its modern coastal resort system and private resort space. In addition, fresh seafood and unique fishing village culture also create a unique attraction for this sunny and windy land.
Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc continues to maintain its position as one of the most popular sea and island destinations in Vietnam. Recently, the prestigious travel magazine DestinAsian also included Phu Quoc in the list of Top 10 most beautiful islands in Asia in 2026.
Possessing beautiful beaches such as Bai Sao, Bai Dai and a diverse marine ecosystem, Phu Quoc is suitable for both high-class resort and discovery tourism needs. Activities such as diving, night squid fishing or visiting traditional fishing villages always attract a large number of tourists every summer.
In addition to its natural scenery, the pearl island is also famous for its modern entertainment areas and rich cuisine from seafood to local specialties.
The presence of many Vietnamese destinations in recent international rankings also shows the increasing attractiveness of Vietnamese tourism.
With diverse landscapes, unique culture and rich experiences, Summer 2026 is expected to continue to be a time for Vietnamese tourism to grow in tourists as well as make a mark on the Asian tourism map.
