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Ho Chi Minh City Named Among the World's Top 100 Walkable Cities in 2026

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Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has been named among the world's top 100 most attractive cities for walking exploration in 2026, according to a ranking released by travel platform GuruWalk — a list that also features Tokyo, Kyoto and New York City.

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What makes Ho Chi Minh City so walkable

  • Dynamic pace of life — a vibrant, always-moving urban energy that rewards slow, on-foot exploration.

  • Blend of historic and modern architecture — from French colonial landmarks to sleek skyscrapers, often within a few blocks of each other.

  • Rich street food culture — the city's famous roadside stalls and open-air eateries are best discovered on foot.

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Hanoi also makes the cut

Hanoi joined HCMC on the list, praised for its Old Quarter — a maze of narrow streets, dense clusters of shops, heritage sites and traditional cultural spaces ideally suited to leisurely, unstructured walking, a style popular among European travellers.

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A shift toward sustainable travel

The presence of Vietnam's two largest cities on the ranking reflects not only their urban tourism potential, but a broader global shift toward slower, more environmentally friendly travel experiences. GuruWalk's list is widely used by international travellers seeking to discover local culture through walking — an approach that is both economical and deeply immersive.

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