Hon Thom Cable Car selected by The New York Times to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism

Hon Thom Cable Car selected by The New York Times to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism

Vietnam has been named one of the 52 destinations for 2026 by The New York Times, one of the world’s most widely read newspapers. Notably, to illustrate Vietnam’s tourism, the New York Times editorial team chose the Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc instead of more traditional imagery.

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