HCM City named among 25 best places to go in 2025: Condé Nast Traveler

According to the magazine, this southern Vietnamese metropolis has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing tourism powerhouses, shattering pre-pandemic records by a healthy margin, and there's no better time to visit than in 2025. 

Exactly 50 years after Viet Nam's victory on April 30, 1975, Ho Chi Minh City is set to unveil several grand events, exhibitions, and celebrations commemorating half a century of national reunification.

"Those travelling domestically will be able to take advantage of Tan Son Nhat Airport's Terminal 3, opening in 2025; then there's the HCMC Metro, which, despite numerous delays, is expected to finally offer its inaugural rides sometime next year. In 2023, the first Michelin Guide to Viet Nam awarded the city's first star to the new-school Vietnamese restaurant Anan Saigon", noted Condé Nast Traveler.

Yet, for all the new and novel, the city, known during the French colonial era as the "Pearl of the Orient", retains much of its old-world charm, from bustling markets to rustic street vendors hawking hu tieu noodle soup and banh mi sandwiches, told the magazine.

The city welcomed more than 4.6 million foreign visitors in the first 10 months of this year, a 12.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023, the municipal Department of Tourism announced.

Domestic tourists numbered over 30.9 million, up by 1.3 per cent, contributing to total tourism revenue of US$6.2 billion, marking an 11.9 per cent year-on-year increase.

Condé Nast Traveler is a travel magazine that covers luxury and lifestyle travel. It is a global authority on travel, offering news, tips, and guides, as well as inspiration and expert insights. The magazine is known for its opinionated voice on travel and culture, and for driving conversations around sustainability, inclusivity, and transformation./.