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At No.6 on the list, Vietnam was praised for its “stripy rice fields, ancient towns, and enchanting emerald bays,” the magazine said, adding that “there’s no place on Earth quite like Vietnam.”

“Community is a noticeable cornerstone of society here, from the unique urban “sidewalk culture” comprising curbside food vendors, exercise groups, and barbers,” said Conde Nast Traveler.

“No trip to Vietnam is complete without an experience of the legendary Ha Giang Loop, either – a four-day motorbike route that snakes around deep mountain valleys. While most travelers sign up for the stunning scenery, what really lingers in their memory is the inseparable connection formed with their personal Vietnamese drivers,” it added.