“The port city of Danang is a beacon for foodies, who flock here to sample the famously fresh and bold flavours of Central Vietnamese cuisine,” said the magazine.

“Taste your way through the streets on a walking or biking culinary tour. Work off those bowls of spicy noodle soup with an exploration of the caves and grottos of the Marble Mountains. Be sure to time your nighttime stroll so you pass the Dragon Bridge when its “head” breathes fire over the River Han.”

Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Director, Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Danang city said that he was really touched when knowing that Danang ranked first in the list for Travellers’ Choice Destination on the Rise awards.

He stressed that Danang has a wide range of peaceful and beautiful natural landscapes that are great endorsements from travellers around the world.

Other ideal places in the list include Sihanoukville of Cambodia, Limassol of Cyprus, Ao Nang of Thailand, Bodrum City of Turkey, Naha of Japan, Hurghada of Egypt, Kazan of Russia, Manaus of Brazil, and Eilat of Israel.