Vietnam ranks 4th among global autumn travel destinations

Several Vietnamese destinations were featured, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh City, Hoi An in Da Nang City, Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province and Tuyen Quang Province.

According to Lonely Planet, autumn is the best time to visit Vietnam. In Hanoi, temperatures become milder, making it ideal for visitors to explore the city's lively, winding streets on foot.

Ha Long Bay, meanwhile, offers clear scenery and warm waters suitable for swimming.

Travelers can also visit the terraced rice fields in Sa Pa or Ha Giang in Tuyen Quang Province, where golden fields during the harvest season create spectacular landscapes.

The travel guide also notes that southern Vietnam remains warm in autumn and may experience occasional rain. Despite changing weather conditions, travelers can still enjoy experiences across what it describes as one of the world's most remarkable countries.

Japan topped the list for its stunning autumn foliage and distinctive cuisine, followed by Italy in second place and Thailand in third. South America ranked fifth.

The list was compiled based on travel guidebook sales from late August to late September 2026, reflecting travelers' interest in destinations for the autumn season.

Beyond Lonely Planet's recommendations, Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper suggests several other Vietnamese destinations worth visiting in autumn, including Cao Bang, Lang Son, Ninh Binh and Ta Xua in Son La Province.