Da Nang and Phu Quoc named top family vacation destination by Australian media

“The Southeast Asian country has it all: epic food, bustling cities, secluded beaches, amazing culture and history, and it's very budget-friendly” 9Travel noted. The outlet emphasized that Vietnam is an especially attractive choice for Australians due to its affordability and the increasing availability of convenient flight routes. 

As part of the Nine Network, one of Australia’s largest media corporations, 9Travel frequently provides curated itineraries and destination guides tailored to Australian travelers, with a particular focus on family-friendly vacations.

9Travel describes Da Nang as a place "where the city meets the sea," a clean and modern metropolis that is perhaps the most family-friendly destination in Vietnam. The city impressed with its practical infrastructure, featuring wide pavements, ample green spaces, and beautiful beaches that offer a perfect balance between urban energy and coastal relaxation. 

The Australian travel site also emphasized that Da Nang is the gateway to many famous tourism icons such as the Golden Bridge or Hoi An. One of the recommended experiences is visiting Sun World Ba Na Hills, a famous tourist area known for its large-scale theme park and a mountain-crossing cable car system among the longest in the world.

Not only featuring the Golden Bridge, Sun World Ba Na Hills also impresses with its European architectural spaces, large squares, and a series of festivals held throughout the year. According to the news site, the journey to Ba Na Hills is already a special experience as visitors travel by a mountain-crossing cable car system, passing over cool green primary forests covered by layers of clouds. For family travelers, this place is rated as a perfect destination, offering both unique landscapes and many experiential activities for all ages.

If Da Nang represents the combination of city and sea, then Phu Quoc is seen in the article as the perfect choice for a true tropical island holiday. According to 9Travel, this island was once known as a quiet beach paradise but has now developed many more entertainment experiences suitable for families with international-class tourism ecosystems.

In the list of experiences not to be missed in Phu Quoc, 9Travel specifically mentioned the world-record longest three-wire cable car line, the Hon Thom cable car, which takes visitors to Sun World Hon Thom. For families with small children, this is a clear suggestion for a full day of fun: experiencing the impressive cable car journey while exploring a water park with many entertainment games. Additionally, the Australian travel site suggests boat tours to various islands to find quiet snorkeling spots, suitable for travelers who want to explore island nature. And as the day draws to a close, the night markets are considered indispensable stops where visitors can enjoy a variety of Vietnamese street foods.

According to international media evaluations, what makes Phu Quoc different is the harmony between pristine natural beauty and modern experience systems. The Sun Paradise Land ecosystem in the south of the island is likened to a chain of journeys spanning from dawn until late at night, where every family member can find a suitable experience for themselves. From the record-breaking cable car ride taking visitors to an energetic Hon Thom, to the romantic beauty of Sunset Town with its iconic structures and brilliant fireworks displays lighting up the night sky.

Notably, this is not the first time Phu Quoc has received special attention from the media in the “Land of the Kangaroo”. Previously, The Sydney Morning Herald called the pearl island the “new Phuket of Asia.” More recently, the travel site Escape also put Phu Quoc on the list of “the most worth-exploring alternatives to Bali,” describing the place as a tropical paradise that still retains its pristine beauty while possessing world-class resort and entertainment systems.

The fact that destinations like Da Nang and Phu Quoc are continuously mentioned by international media shows that the image of Vietnam tourism is increasingly prominent on the world tourism map. With the combination of natural landscapes, iconic works, and modern tourism infrastructure, Vietnam is gradually becoming an attractive new choice for family vacations of international tourists.