Viet Nam is one of two Southeast Asian destinations that Travel Leisure urges holiday-goers in their 50s to visit.

A corner of Thua Hien-Hue's Lang Co Bay (Photo: VNA)

In its new global checklist of best travel journeys that people in their fifties, "with a successful career and enough money in hand", can take, the US magazine recommends Viet Nam is a perfect place to interact with locals, enjoy authentic food and cultural experiences.

It suggests an exploration of UNESCO heritage sites in central Viet Nam, such as the Hoi An ancient town, Hue Imperial Citadel and My Son Sanctuary.

“A visit to the Banyan Tree Lang Co in central Viet Nam will get travellers away from everyday life with its exotic location, ancient towns, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.”

“Guests can explore local fishing villages and lagoons in a traditional basket boat, learn to make spring rolls and Bun Bo Hue, a traditional noodle dish, or book private yoga instruction,” it said.

The other Southeast Asian destination Travel Leisure recommends is Thailand's Phuket.

Viet Nam has consistently been ranked as one of the world’s best value for money destinations.

In 2017, the Forbes magazine ranked Viet Nam as one of the cheapest destinations to visit, with affordable luxury resorts, healthy food at cheap prices and beautiful sights.

A report compiled by International Living, an Ireland-based publishing company that writes about retiring overseas, and Panama-based travel magazine Live and Invest Overseas ranked Viet Nam seventh among 10 best beach destinations in the world for retirees this year.

(Source: VNA)