Voting opens for Việt Nam’s 35 best rural tourism destinations

VietnamNews - Nov 6, 2026

The public can vote for their favourite destinations among 35 candidates in the 2026 Best Rural Tourism Destinations of Việt Nam contest via an online voting portal, Facebook and TikTok.

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