Vietnam Ranks Fourth in Global Autumn Destination List for 2026
Vietnam placed fourth in Lonely Planet’s 2026 autumn destination ranking, compiled from guidebook sales in late August and September.
Vietnam ranked fourth in Lonely Planet’s 2026 global autumn destination list, after Japan, Italy and Thailand. The ranking was compiled from travel guidebook sales between late August and late September 2026.
Vietnamese places on the list
Vietnamese destinations featured include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Sa Pa and Tuyen Quang Province. South America placed fifth in the list.
Lonely Planet describes autumn as a good time to visit Vietnam, highlighting milder temperatures in Hanoi, warm water in Ha Long Bay, and harvest-season rice terraces around Sa Pa and Ha Giang in Tuyen Quang. Southern Vietnam remains warm and may see occasional rain.
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