Hanoi ranked 11^th position in the list of the 15 most loved cities in the world, published recently by the UK-based Time Out magazine.

It is the only representative from Vietnam included in the list.

This ranking is based on an analysis of global travelers' search trends for flights, hotels, and travel itineraries, conducted by the travel insurance company InsureandGo, the Government News quoted the magazine as reporting.

The capital city of Vietnam stands out thanks to its harmonious blend of ancient beauty and modern vitality, preserving the nostalgic charm of the Old Quarters, historic relics, and architectural works, while embracing the continuous development of a dynamic city.

According to a report from the city's Department of Tourism, in the first five months of the year, 12.77 million visitors travelled to Hanoi, a year-on-year increase of 10.9%. Of the figure, international visitors reached 3.16 million, up 20.2 per cent year-on-year.

The Department noted that the number of international tourists to Hanoi has shown steady growth, especially from key markets such as Japan, South Korea, China, France, and the U.S.