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On Location: Rachael Leigh Cook Shares Her Vietnam Itinerary From ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’

By Rachel Chang

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As the sun set in Hoi An one evening last spring,  Rachael Leigh Cook gazed out on the Vietnamese scene on the Thu Bon River. Her mom sat beside her beaming ear-to-ear as someone played Peter Gabriel in the distance. “I remember thinking, ‘I don’t want anything else in the world—I just want to be exactly here, where I am,'” the 43-year-old actress says. “That was a transcendent travel moment for me.” It’s exactly that kind of travel magic that’s celebrated in her latest film,  A Tourist’s Guide to Love , a Netflix original, premiering April 21, about travel executive Amanda Riley who is sent undercover to experience a small-group tour company that her American corporation is considering buying. Arriving in Vietnam with a check-list of sights to see, she soon discovers that the most meaningful moments are found veering off the itinerary. 

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In A Tourist's Guide to Love , Rachael Leigh Cook's Amanda is a lovelorn travel executive who goes undercover to learn more about Vietnam's tourism industry.

Filmed all around the Asian nation—from its major hubs Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to the beach town of Da Nang and the northeastern province of Ha Giang —Cook was stunned by how unique every corner of the country is. “It seemed too good to be true,” she says. “Then I got there and realized it’s just that beautiful, and people will get to discover that if they watch our movie.” 

This movie is such a celebration of travel—how has traveling been a part of your life? I spent my whole childhood in Minnesota . My dad worked in the school system, so we could travel a little bit in the summer, but we never went especially far. My parents are extremely prudent financially and we would stay at youth hostels. I remember we went to the Seattle's Northwest Folklife Festival and saw the fish market . As someone who didn't travel much as a kid, the opportunities to travel that have come from my work have shown me some of the most eye-opening and unexpected moments of my life. And this movie is the pinnacle of that.

The movie starts in Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi—how do the cities compare? Ho Chi Minh City is bustling. It is hard-working, fast-paced, and kind of crazy. There are incredible rooftops there. There's glamour. Anything that you could want to find, you can find in Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi is completely different. The energy there is very different. Everyone walks at a slower pace. There's just less sound in the air. The aesthetic is different—and it’s absolutely beautiful. 

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Scott Ly plays Sinh, an expat tour guide with whom Amanda falls in love.

The first spark of romance comes during a scene in Hoi An—how would you describe it? When people see images of Vietnam that have those streets full of lanterns and borderline Disney magic about them, that's Hoi An. It's stunningly beautiful—I think that that might have been my favorite stop. It’s conveniently very near Da Nang, which is named the most livable city in Vietnam. It's just a gorgeous beach town. I'm not gonna pretend it wasn't hot. Of course it is. It's Vietnam. But a must-see for sure. 

The group then ventures off the plan and heads to My Son Sanctuary . What was it like to film there? You can feel the stillness and the history there. Its beauty is transcendent and very special. It feels pretty weird to have lighting equipment on an ancient temple—that juxtaposition is not lost on me. I felt just very grateful that they let us film there. I hope that people want to go check it out after seeing our movie.

The movie purposely skips the Golden Hand Bridge , but did you go there? I totally went to the Golden Hand Bridge. We even say in the movie that it’s awesome, but it's just not steeped in as much history. My mom came out for about 10 days with my kids—they couldn't miss more school, but they came during their spring break—and they absolutely loved it. They've created a theme park after a gondola ride. It takes like 22 minutes to get to the top of this mountain. And then up there is something that I would equate to the scale of maybe like a quarter the size of Disneyland and there are theme park rides up there. There is a giant—I don't want to call it a food hall because it's beautiful—but all these restaurants, it is really worth seeing. The engineering blows my mind. What a gift that we got to experience that together.

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Filming the homestay scene in Ha Giang must have been quite a contrast? Ha Giang is mountainous and very beautiful and it's near the border to China. It was probably our most rustic place. It's very much a hard-working community that's seen a lot over the years. It's one of those places I never would have been motivated to come to, but I'm so glad that I did. It’s very user-friendly and the people they're incredibly welcoming. They're excited that you're there. They want to know how you got there. I really just hope they liked the movie—I hope we do them justice.

What were your favorite food experiences in Vietnam?   The food that I ate way too much of that I have not been able to find as good since I've returned back here is bánh xèo. That's my favorite thing. It's like a very thin egg pancake with fresh vegetables quickly cooked in it, and it gets wrapped up like a pancake. So it's sort of like a burrito without the burrito. And oh my gosh, the sauces with it. It's delicious. I did try the durian. I was impressed by the taste. It's in the family of sweetness of a mango, almost. I found the consistency [was] what I couldn't really get behind. And obviously this smell—it is as advertised.

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Cook notes the difference between a tourist—someone who wants to escape their life—and a traveler, who does so in order to experience theirs.

Amanda is a very over-prepared traveler. How would you categorize yourself? My packing style is not impressive. If I have a week to pack, it'll take a week. If I have three hours to pack, it'll take three hours. If I have 30 minutes, it'll take 30 minutes. The results are all the same. It's never better or worse. My travel style is generally unprepared and heavy on recommendations. I love knowing where people say to go, especially if it's friends or friends of friends, I find that the most fun and reliable way to sort of like wade through a city. I also like to stay where it makes things central, so I can walk as much as possible. I'm a little bit daunted by taking underground systems where I can get lost because I have no sense of direction.

What’s been your favorite interaction with a stranger while traveling? I made friends with this woman when I was working [on 2014’s  Red Sky ] in Russia. She spoke no English and I speak no Russian, but we could just tell that we liked each other and that we had a similar vibe and humor, and we still found ways to laugh together. I remember her very fondly—she's such a special soul.

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Cook's own travel style is different from the overprepared Amanda—the actress relies largely on recommendations. 

What’s a place you’d always go back to? A place I've been twice and I hope I go many times is Moorea , near Bora Bora [and] Tahiti . I think it was Marlon Brando who lived out in Bora Bora because he knew that his heart rate would drop by like 20 percent the second he touched down there, and I could feel it in myself too. It's just so relaxing and centering.

What do you think it is about travel that makes us let go? In the movie, we say a tourist is someone who wants to escape their lives, and a traveler is someone who wants to experience theirs. But I think that those sentiments go hand-in-hand. Sometimes you gotta jump out of the boat that you're in to be able to experience a new thing, and that's okay. Getting out of your comfort zone is what creates and inspires lasting memories. You don't know how long life is going to be, and you should spend your life on experience.

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A Tourist's Guide to Love Takes Viewers to Incredible Filming Locations in Vietnam

The Netflix rom-com is giving us major wanderlust.

Ho Chi Minh City

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Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. It’s where Amanda starts her trip. Along with the tour group, she browses Ben Thanh Market , one of the city's many lively markets where visitors can grab anything from fresh produce to garments and handcrafted items.

In Hoi An, an ancient town on Vietnam’s central coast, the tour group goes sightseeing, visiting spots like Quon Cong Temple . Hoi An turned out to be Do’s favorite place to film. “The town’s character is so unique,” the production designer says. “My team and I designed and created a total of four main locations within Hoi An.”

Do’s team set out to elevate the existing value of each location. The tailor shop was one such spot, created at a Yaly Couture shop. “Knowing their newest collection was not on current display, I took the privilege of turning their vintage courtyard into a brand-new showcase area with the most unique pieces of Yaly’s latest designs,” Do says. “And with the appropriate addition of the peacocks and some jays, this center area was transformed into an authentic colorful royal garden for our scene.”

The dreamy lantern-lit street that Amanda and Sinh wander down is another creation. While Hoi An is known for lanterns and small lantern-covered streets, none as elaborate as the one in the film existed. So, Do's ordered more than a thousand lanterns in various shapes and sizes. At more than half a mile long, it was constructed over four hot summer days—and it still stands. “We were very honored when Hoi An People’s Committee and Department of Culture asked production to leave this set intact for future tourists to enjoy,” Do says.

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When Amanda and Sinh partake in the water lantern festival, they’re on the bank of the Thu Bon River . That experience “is a treat to even a Vietnamese person because the actual festival only happens once a year, and it is rare for a tourist to conveniently be in Hoi An during such time,” Do explains.

Filming also took place at the Hoi An Hotel , which functioned like a studio since it was closed at the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were going to name it Da Nguyet (Moon Watching) Hotel, but since the flower vines, after months of pandemic, had beautifully covered the sign of the hotel, we decided to let nature be the voice.”

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The coastal city of Da Nang was tapped as a filming location for its sandy beaches. About an hour away from Da Nang and Hoi An, filming also took place at My Son Sanctuary . The Unesco World Heritage site encompasses the remains of tower temples and “was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence,” according to Unesco . Surrounded by mountains, the area is set in a stunning geological basin.

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Sinh’s family home is located in Hà Giang, on the banks of the Lô River in northeastern Vietnam. “Hà Giang, and Hà Giang city in particular, was an incredible opportunity to show Vietnam’s cultural ethnic heritage and roots,” Do says of the area. It took the cast and crew six hours to get there from Hanoi. “Its rustic, countryside beauty with fields and terraces of rice really lent the off-the-beaten-track value to the film.”

The pure beauty and cultural value aren’t the only aspects that made filming in the location extra special. “It could very well be the last time that that old village is filmed, as Hà Giang is developing at such a rapid speed, meaning a traveler would need to drive eight, even 10 hours to see the likes of that kind of village again,” Do says.

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Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi served as the backdrop for the film’s final scenes. Both the interior and exterior for the water puppet show were shot at Thang Long National Water Puppet Theatre , which is located in the heart of the city and near one of Vietnam’s most famous lakes called Ho Hoan Kiem. “The traditional art of performing water puppet shows dates back as far as the 11th century from the people whose life were nurtured by the water of the Red River,” Do says. “For us, it was a mission to bring this art form into our film.”

The heartwarming moment between Amanda and Sinh at the end was filmed at the iconic roundabout in front of the Hanoi Opera House , which was built by the French from 1901 through 1911 and was inspired by classical Greek architecture and Paris’s Palais Garnier.

In Hanoi, filming also took place at the Tirant Hotel . Located on Gia Ngu Street in the Old Quarter, the hotel has operated since 2011. Surrounded by beloved restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

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Netflix's new romantic comedy "A Tourist's Guide to Love" is a movie that just might have viewers checking their vacation calendars and bank accounts to fantasize about when they might escape to the film's colorfully exotic locations. Brimming with fast-paced, dazzling urban excitement juxtaposed with dreamily evocative rural vistas, the film is a visual feast as well as a whirlwind emotional journey.

The narrative centers on travel exec Amanda Riley, played by "She's All That" star Rachael Leigh Cook , who bails from a long-term relationship and heads off to Vietnam to heal her heart and explore the Southeast Asian nation's touristy side. But no sooner does she arrive in the country than she meets a fresh potential love interest Sinh (Scott Ly), the attractive and available local guy assigned to show her around. 

As viewers likely won't be surprised to discover, the movie was filmed entirely on location in Vietnam. But the truth is, as Eirene Tran Donohue explained to Netflix Tudum , "There are almost no American movies that I can think of set in Vietnam that aren't about the trauma of war." That being the case, she said, she wanted to utilize on-location filming in Vietnam because, "It was really important to me to tell a story about life there now, one that was full of joy and love and celebration."

A Tourist's Guide to Love is also a love letter to Vietnam itself

As the film's title telegraphs, "A Tourist's Guide to Love" is primarily concerned with its lead character's romantic journey. But the film also serves up a wide-ranging exploration of Vietnam, from its bustling urban centers to its mist-shrouded countryside.

"As someone who had never been to Vietnam before this production, my fervent hope is that it's worth the watch just to get a sense of this incredible country," Rachael Leigh Cook told Netflix Tudum. The actress then went on to enumerate a mini-travel guide to the film's numerous shooting locations, saying, "We filmed in Ho Chi Minh City [formerly Saigon], Hoi An, Da Nang, Ha Giang and Hanoi." Cook then explained that the filming sites pictured in "A Tourist's Guide to Love" help to portray Vietnam's many and varied landscapes and cityscapes, all of which are different from each other in a number of ways. 

Due to all of these factors, the movie acts as a cinematic tour of Vietnam. "Our goal, that I feel like our director Steven Tsuchida accomplished, is that you feel like you had a seat on the bus with us," Cook said.

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Netflix’s A Tourist’s Guide to Love: Where Was it Filmed?

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Helmed by Steven K. Tsuchida, Netflix’s ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ is a romantic comedy movie starring Rachael Leigh Cook as Amanda, a travel executive who agrees to travel to Vietnam for work, specifically to gain insight into the country’s tourism sector, after an unexpected end to her long-term romantic relationship. Welcomed by a charming and free-spirited Vietnamese tour guide named Sinh, Amanda arrives right in time for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration. As the two embark on a scenic journey across the country, they begin developing feelings for each other and, eventually, fall in love.

However, when Amanda’s ex pays a surprise visit to her in Vietnam, a love triangle ensues as she must choose between the two men in her life. Besides Cook, the romantic drama movie features talented cast members, including Scott Ly , Missi Pyle, Ben Feldman, Nondumiso Tembe, and Andrew Barth Feldman. The voyage of self-discovery that Amanda embarks along with Sinh gives us a glimpse into some of the picturesque sites in Vietnam, be it the city life or the countryside. Thus, many of you might wonder about the actual filming sites of ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love.’ In that case, allow us to fill you in on all the details!

A Tourist’s Guide to Love Filming Locations

‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ was filmed in Vietnam, specifically in Hanoi, Quang Nam, Ho Chi Minh City, Hà Giang, and Da Nang. As per reports, the principal photography for the rom-com film commenced in April 2022 and wrapped up around mid-June of the same year. Interestingly, it is the first US movie to be entirely shot on location in Vietnam. Now, let’s follow Amanda and Sinh on their life-changing journey and get a detailed account of all the specific places that appear in the Netflix movie!

Hanoi, Vietnam

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, served as one of the prominent production locations for ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ as the filming unit utilized numerous locales and streets for shooting the film. With various exterior shots of the city incorporated into the romantic movie, you are likely to notice a few iconic landmarks and lakes, including Turtle Tower, Hanoi Opera House, Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long, West Lake, Trúc Bạch Lake, and Bảy Mẫu Lake.

Quảng Nam, Vietnam

The production team of ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ set up camp in the Vietnamese province of Quảng Nam, especially the city of Hội An. Previously known as Fai-Fo or Faifoo, Hội An has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, turning it into a major tourist destination as portrayed in the movie. Moreover, a few pivotal sequences were lensed in Mỹ Sơn, a cluster of abandoned Hindu temples in Quảng Nam province.

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Other Locations in Vietnam

For shooting purposes, the cast and crew members of ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ traveled to various other locations across Vietnam. For instance, the locales of the cities of Ho Chi Minh City, Hà Giang, and Da Nang feature quite heavily in the drama movie . In April 2023, the director Steven K. Tsuchida sat down with Netflix Tudum to talk about their experience of shooting the film on location in Vietnam. He said, “To be able to film in so many locations in Vietnam was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The excitement of (Ho Chi Minh City) was captivating, while the traditions of Hanoi were enriching. The diversity and culture of Da Nang, Hội An, and Mỹ Sơn were breathtaking. And living and filming in Hà Giang was spiritually moving.”

In another interview in April 2023 with Distractify , Tsuchida talked some more about filming in different parts of Vietnam. He stated, “Physically, it was like 90-degree weather all the time and 100% humidity, so it’s really hot and sweaty. With that said, working in Vietnam was an incredible experience. Because the Vietnamese people, the crew, government, the location, whatever, they were super enthused to have us there.” Moreover, many popular city streets were reportedly shut down during the production process, making the entire experience all the more smoother for the actors.

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Where was A Tourist’s Guide to Love filmed?

By crystal george | apr 21, 2023.

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Queen of rom-coms, Rachael Leigh Cook, has a new film streaming on Netflix titled  A Tourist’s Guide to Love , and yes, it’s another romantic comedy. In A Tourist’s Guide to Love , Cook’s character finds herself falling wildly in love with a charismatic tour guide while on assignment in Vietnam.

After her boyfriend of five years unexpectedly breaks up with her, American travel executive Amanda Riley (Rachael Leigh Cook) needs a getaway to clear her head. Her boss and close friend, Mona, suggests that she take on an undercover job assignment in Vietnam to help the company and to get herself out of a downward spiral. Amanda accepts the job and then heads to Vietnam, not knowing that adventure and romance lie ahead when she lands.

Not only is the romantic comedy set in Vietnam, but it was also shot in the beautiful country filled with rich history. In fact,  A Tourist’s Guide to Love  reportedly makes history as the first U.S. movie to be entirely filmed on location in Vietnam. The movie’s director  Steven Tsuchida said this about shooting in the populous Asian country, “To be able to film in so many locations in Vietnam was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

So, where exactly in Vietnam was  A Tourist’s Guide to Love  filmed? Can you visit the filming locations in real life? Here’s what we know.

A Tourist’s Guide to Love filming locations

Principal photography reportedly began sometime in April 2022 and then wrapped up in June that year. The Netflix film was shot in various cities in Vietnam, such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hội An, Da Nang, and Hanoi. Within these cities, scenes were filmed in many different places. Scenes were also shot at a village in the Hà Giang countryside and at My Son Sanctuary.

Here are the locations in each city where scenes were filmed:

  • Ho Chi Minh City (Bến Thành Market)
  • Hội An (Chùa Cầu – A footbridge that crosses the Thu Bồn River.)
  • Hanoi (Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hanoi Opera House)

A scene was also filmed at a beach in Da Nang. The exact beach is unknown, but it might be My Khe Beach based on what it looks like in the movie.

Now that you know where  A Tourist’s Guide to Love  was filmed, check out the official trailer to see if you can spot any of the filming locations.

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  • Netflix’s ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ - A step closer to the beauty of Vietnam

A Tourist’s Guide to Love is the first Netflix’s film shot in Vietnam, telling about an unintentional love of Amanda with the adventurous and exciting Sinh. Especially, the film showcases the beauty of local landscapes along with that of Vietnamese people and culture through six main filming locations: Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, My Son and Ha Giang

After the premiere on Netflix, A Tourist’s Guide to Love soon to claim its position as the most-watched movies globally on Netflix.

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A typical rom-com that anyone might be looking for on a lazy Saturday, however, A Tourist’s Guide to Love certainly celebrates the country, showcasing multiple cities and landscapes as Amanda (played by She’s All That’s Rachael Leigh Cook) and her new friends discover the wonders of Vietnam. They find adventure and romance in markets, streets, temples, and ancient villages that actually were the set for some of the film’s most beautiful scenes.

As someone who had never been to Vietnam before this production, my fervent hope is that it’s worth the watch just to get a sense of this incredible country… We filmed in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Da Nang, Ha Giang and Hanoi, all of which are wildly different places in look, history and energy…

Cook tells Tudum of Netflix.

Eager to explore Vietnam by yourself but can’t get away right now? Make your way through the most memorable Vietnam locations in A Tourist’s Guide to Love below. No passport needed of course.

Ho Chi Minh City

A bustling metropolis, a hub of commerce and culture. Since the city is well known for its lively streets, impressive skyscrapers and vibrant nightlife, travellers can find many interesting things and places to experience. The city offers an eclectic mix of colonial architecture, historic landmarks, and cultural attractions. It’s also home to the city’s famous Ben Thanh Market. Other places to be considered are: The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon - a stunning example of French colonial architecture and features many stained glass windows and intricate carvings; The Saigon Central Post Office - a must-visit for architecture lovers, with many rooms to explore and ornate details to marvel at; Cu Chi Tunnels - an impressive network of underground tunnels during the resistance war of Vietnamese people. Not far from the centre city, the Mekong Delta provides a wonderful cruising tour for sprawling views of paddy fields and houseboats creating signature floating markets.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An, the gorgeous coastal town of Vietnam famous for its handcrafted lanterns, yellow hue households which are rich in cultural experiences to dive into. The Ancient Town, which is a UNESCO-listed heritage site, is simply a spectacle. For a taste of local life, you can pay a visit to Tra Que Vegetable Village where farmers grow the lushest greens, or Sampan’s Distillerie d’Indochine to sample the one and only Vietnam-made rum. Whether to satisfy culture hunters or lazy souls preferring relaxing on a pristine beach, Hoi An is a wonderful destination that surely offers something for everyone. You should experience unmissable activities such as riding the iconic basket boats, experiencing farm life at Tra Que Vegetable Village, checking out the Lune Centre, getting an education at the Hoi An Silk Village.

A coastal city in Central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches. With a huge arc of gently curving sand at the coastline, Da Nang boasts beach areas to suit a range of sunseekers. And what else? My Son Sanctuary, located not far from the City of Bridges. The sanctuary is an architectural complex of many Champa temples with extremely unique architecture, influenced by Hinduism. All temples in the My Son sanctuary are made of brick and stone, facing the East - the direction of the rising sun. On the walls of the temples and towers are sophisticated, elaborate and meticulous carvings with many sophisticated details.

Linh Ung Pagoda Da Nang

Linh Ung Pagoda

Serving as Sinh (Scott Ly) hometown, where Amanda and friends celebrate Tet as guests. The north-eastern mountainous province of Ha Giang, home to 22 ethnic groups, also well-known as the place where “flowers grow in rocks”. Ha Giang in the spring will be coated in the scent of flowers, especially cherry blossoms, plum flowers, mustard flowers and pear flowers in March. Spring is also the season of festivals. In Ha Giang in October-December, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the subtle fragrance, witness with their own eyes a purple colour of the buckwheat flowers covering all the small villages.

Nho Que River

A view of Nho Que River from above

Besides primitive and majestic landscapes, Ha Giang also owns historical relic sites such as the Heaven’s Gate and Quan Ba twin mountains (Quan Ba District); the Vuong Family Palace and Lung Cu Flagpole (Dong Van District); Ma Pi Leng Pass (Meo Vac District); Tien (Fairy) Waterfall – Gio (Wind) Pass and the Ancient Rock field of Nam Dan (Xin Man District); and Quang Ngan mineral stream in Vi Xuyen District, etc.

The Temple of Literature in Ha Noi

The Temple of Literature (Ha Noi)

The adventure finally comes to an end in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, embracing and nurturing the well blended of tradition, ancient and contemplative elements. Ha Noi is a home of many historical relics such as the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university and educated hundreds of well-known scholars and mandarins. Ha Noi is also a place to have fun and explore with many art shows such as water puppet dances, The Quintessence of Tonkin,... a shopping hub and a true place to wander and taste street food.

Water Puppet Show in Ha Noi

Water Puppet Show

Viewers of A Tourist’s Guide to Love can find the film a slapstick comedy, fish-out-of-water gags, copious shopping montages, a secret to be revealed and a last-minute dash to say “I love you”, but this time they’re set against the backdrop of present-day Vietnam, which gives this artwork an unusual feeling of novelty. “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” is essentially a travelogue with a plot, and, somehow, a motivation for you to pack your suitcase and come to Vietnam, to explore, relax and play and all above, to live freely and fully in Vietnam.

We hope to see you in Vietnam, in person, really soon!

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A Tourist's Guide to Love

Rachael Leigh Cook and Scott Ly in A Tourist's Guide to Love (2023)

An executive goes through an unexpected breakup, then accepting an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. An executive goes through an unexpected breakup, then accepting an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. An executive goes through an unexpected breakup, then accepting an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam.

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Where was A Tourist’s Guide to Love Filmed? We discuss the Netflix film and its many filming locations. 

A Tourist Guide to Love is a Netflix romantic dramedy starring Rachel Leigh Cook , an executive producer on the film. Cook plays Amanda, a travel executive sent to vet a family-owned Vietnamese travel company called Saigon Silver Star.

When her boyfriend John puts their relationship on hold, she takes the assignment herself and travels to Vietnam undercover to evaluate the business from a customer perspective. Despite her strict work ethic, she finds herself drawn to the region’s beauty and the unconventional mindset of Sinh, the owner’s nephew (Scott Ly), who helps her when her luggage is lost.

This marks the first Netflix film shot in Vietnam. Screenwriter Eirene Tran Donohue’s script is based on her real-life experiences after a breakup on a five-week trip in Vietnam. She told Tudum, the official companion website to Netflix:

“On my last week in Vietnam, I met a Canadian backpacker who was very much a free spirit and very adventurous. It made me realize that I didn’t actually want a safe, predictable life. He was supposed to be my holiday fling, but we have been together ever since — 22 years.” — Tudum

Donohue also commented on the importance of filming in Vietnam:

“There are almost no American movies set in Vietnam that aren’t about the trauma of war. It was really important to me to tell a story about life now. One that was full of joy and love and celebration. I wanted to change the conversation about Vietnam, to highlight it as a modern, thriving country whose stories are worthy of being told.” — Tudum

Where was A Tourist’s Guide to Love filmed – a breakdown of filming locations

Hoi an, quang nam, vietnam.

Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam, is an ancient riverside town in Vietnam. This is the setting where Cook’s Angela and Ly’s Sinh light a lantern. They then make a wish and release them into the river. (This can be found at the 37:10 mark).

Hoi An is located in the central area of Vietnam’s Quang Nam Province, at the mouth of the Thu Bon River. Home of the Hoi An Lantern Festival (also known as the entire moon festival) is held on the 14th day of the lunar month.

Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang is a famous beach area in Vietnam. This was the setting for the scene where Ly comes out of the water, and Cook’s character swims together. (The location can be found at the 39:10 mark of the movie).

The Vietnamese city is the fifth largest in the country, with just over one million people. The city is home to multiple World Heritage Sites. This includes the Imperial City of Hue and the Old Town of Hoi An, which fuels tourist activity in the region.

My Son Sanctuary, Quang Nam, Vietnam

The My Son Sanctuary is a cluster of abandoned Hindu Temples. The area was built between the fourth and fourteenth centuries under the Indianized kingdom of the Cham people. (At the 43:10 mark, Sinh takes the group to My Son instead of a Golden Bridge tour).

The World Heritage Center describes the sites as “A vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of Southeast Asia. The monuments are unique and without equality in Southeast Asia.”

Ha Giang, Vietnam

The off-the-beaten-path of Ha Giang is a border town in Vietnam. Next to China, this is an official Frontier Area of the country. (You can experience the area with Sinh and Amanda when they visit his family at the 45:45 mark). The site has some of Vietnam’s most beautiful frontier landscapes and unique cultures.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, with a population of almost ten million. Amanda can be seen at the 10-minute mark in the Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the Ben Thanh Market at the 21:10 mark.

According to IMDB, some of the movies shot in Ho Chi Minh City are The Lover (1992), Da 5 Bloods (2020), The Roundup (2022), Artemis Fowl (2020), and both versions of The Quiet American.

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Discover Vietnam’s Hidden Gems: A Tourist’s Guide to Love Filming Locations

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The film showcases the vibrant and modern aspects of the country, and was shot in cities such as Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Hoi An, My Son, Hanoi, Ha Giang and Halong Bay.

Get ready to embark on a journey of love and adventure in Vietnam with the upcoming romantic comedy film, A Tourist’s Guide to Love. Directed by Steven K. Tsuchida and starring Rachael Leigh Cook, the movie follows Amanda, a travel executive who joins a tour in Vietnam to heal from a broken heart. Along the way, she meets Sinh, an expat guide who shows her the beauty of Vietnam’s hidden gems and introduces her to a new world of adventure and love.

The film’s breathtaking scenes were entirely shot on location in Vietnam, making it the first US film to do so. Each frame captures the country’s vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. Joining Rachael Leigh Cook in the talented cast are Missi Pyle, Ben Feldman, Glynn Sweet, Alexa Povah, Jacqueline Correa, Nondumiso Tembe, Andrew Barth Feldman, Morgan Lynee Dudley, Le Thien, and Quinn Truc Tran.

Don’t miss the chance to discover Vietnam’s hidden gems through the lens of this captivating film. A Tourist’s Guide to Love streams on Netflix on April 21, 2023.

This article takes you on a journey to each filming location and explores their significance in the movie. Experience the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, the stunning coastal views of Da Nang, the ancient beauty of Hoi An, the cultural richness of Hanoi, the spectacular mountain loop of Ha Giang, and the breathtaking natural wonder of Halong Bay.

Filming Locations in Vietnam

Ho chi minh city – the pearl of the orient.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and serves as the country’s economic and cultural hub. It is a city steeped in history, having been the capital of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and the site of many important battles. Today, it is a bustling metropolis with a vibrant culture and rich culinary scene.

Several scenes of “ A Tourist’s Guide to Love ” were filmed in Ho Chi Minh City, including the romantic rooftop scene where the main characters share a kiss. The city’s dynamic energy and modern skyline provide a perfect backdrop for the movie’s love story.

Other important filming locations in Ho Chi Minh City include the famous Saigon Central Post Office and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. These historic landmarks showcase the city’s unique blend of French colonial architecture and Vietnamese culture.

If you’re planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City, these filming locations should be at the top of your list. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore this fascinating city and its many attractions, including the War Remnants Museum, the Ben Thanh Market, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, side trips to Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. With its rich history and modern charm, Ho Chi Minh City is truly a must-see destination in Vietnam.

Da Nang – Dynamic City in the Central Vietnam

Da Nang is a dynamic city located in central Vietnam, situated on the coast of the South China Sea. It is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning mountain scenery, and rich cultural heritage. The city is home to a number of popular tourist spots, including the Marble Mountains, Son Tra Mountain, and the Dragon Bridge.

Several scenes of “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” were filmed in Da Nang, including a memorable romantic scene on the beach at sunrise. The city’s natural beauty and vibrant culture provide the perfect backdrop for the movie’s themes of love and adventure.

Other important filming locations in Da Nang include the iconic Dragon Bridge and the beautiful Linh Ung Pagoda. These landmarks showcase the city’s unique blend of modernity and traditional Vietnamese culture.

And don’t miss the chance to explore this exciting and dynamic city and its many attractions. From stunning beaches to ancient temples, Da Nang has something for everyone.

Hoi An – the Charming Ancient Town

Hoi An is a charming ancient town located in central Vietnam and is known for its rich cultural significance. The town’s narrow streets are lined with historic buildings and traditional Vietnamese architecture, making it a popular destination for tourists.

Several scenes of “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” were filmed in Hoi An, including romantic scene in a lantern-lit alleyway, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge . The town’s unique charm and historic significance provide the perfect backdrop for the movie’s themes of love and adventure.

Other important filming location near Hoi An is My Son , about an hour drive from Hoi An – the ancient ruins of the Champa civilization. My Son is often included in day tour from Hoi An.

Hanoi – the more than 1000 years old capital city

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam and is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. The city’s top attractions include the ancient Temple of Literature, the bustling Old Quarter, and the serene Hoan Kiem Lake.

Several scenes of “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” were filmed in Hanoi, including a romantic scene on the iconic Long Bien Bridge. The city’s unique blend of ancient and modern architecture provides the perfect backdrop for the movie’s themes of love and adventure.

Other important filming locations in Hanoi include the historic Hoa Lo Prison and the bustling Dong Xuan Market. These landmarks showcase the city’s rich culture and fascinating history. If you’re planning to visit Hanoi, make sure to explore these filming locations and other tourist spots.

Halong Bay – the bay of descending Dragon

Halong Bay, also known as the “bay of descending dragon,” is a breathtakingly beautiful natural wonder located in the Gulf of Tonkin in northern Vietnam. The bay is home to thousands of towering limestone islands, creating a stunning landscape that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You might notice several scenes of “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” were filmed in Halong Bay, showcasing the bay’s unique natural beauty. The movie features romantic scenes aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk boat, cruising through the bay’s calm turquoise waters and towering limestone cliffs.

Other important filming locations in Halong Bay include the famous Ti Top Island and the serene Sung Sot Cave. These scenic spots highlight the bay’s natural splendor and provide a glimpse into Vietnam’s stunning natural landscapes.

Ha Giang – the spectacular mountain loop

Hà Giang is a mountainous province located in the northernmost region of Vietnam. It is known for its spectacular natural beauty, with towering limestone mountains, winding rivers, and rice terraces carved into the mountainsides.

Several scenes of “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” were filmed in Ha Giang, showcasing the province’s unique landscapes and vibrant culture. The movie features breathtaking scenes of the famous Hà Giang loop , a popular motorcycle route that winds through the province’s stunning mountains and valleys. The film scenes also takes in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark and the colorful Meo Vac market. These scenic spots highlight the province’s natural beauty and cultural richness.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” showcases the beauty of Vietnam through its filming locations in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, My Son Ruins, Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Ha Giang. These locations not only add visual appeal to the movie but also highlight the cultural richness and natural beauty of the country. If you’re planning to visit Vietnam, make sure to explore these filming locations and experience the country’s charm for yourself. Plan your trip to Vietnam with us now and create your own “Tourist’s Guide to Love” adventure today!

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If you’ve never been to Vietnam, you’ll a chance to experience the country via your television screen with A Tourist’s Guide to Love, the new Netflix romantic comedy that began streaming today .

Directed by Steven K. Tsuchida, with a screenplay written by Eirene Tran Donohue, A Tourist’s Guide to Love stars Rachel Leigh Cook as a travel industry professional named Amanda, who finds herself unceremoniously dumped by her longtime boyfriend (played by Ben Feldman). To help take her mind off the break-up, Amanda’s boss (Missi Pyle) sends her on an assignment in Vietnam, to scope out a family-owned tour company for a potential buy-out. But when sparks fly between between Amanda and her Vietnamese tour guide, Sinh (Scott Ly), that complicated the business (and the pleasure) side of things.

The story might be familiar, but the setting will likely be new to many American audiences. Just as Amanda gets a tour of Vietnam, A Tourist’s Guide to Love offer viewers a first-hand look at some of the country’s most beautiful spots. “There are almost no American movies set in Vietnam that aren’t about the trauma of war,” noted screenwriter Eirene Tran Donohue in an interview with Tudum . “I wanted to change the conversation about Vietnam, to highlight it as a modern thriving country whose stories are worthy of being told.”

Read on to learn more about A Tourist’s Guide to Love filming locations.

Where was A Tourist’s Guide to Love filmed?

A Tourist’s Guide to Love was filmed on location in Vietnam in April 2022. The production shot in many Vietnamese locations including Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hội An, Hanoi, and Hà Giang.

In a recent interview with Decider , star and producer Rachael Leigh Cook said, “The hardest part about doing press for this movie is—dead honest with you—is trying to describe Vietnam. Because there are truly no words. It’s just more of a feeling than anything. And it’s good that we have images, and instead of me trying to explain it to people!”

Every spot that Amanda visits in the movie was filmed on location, Cook said. But Cook’s personal favorite location? Hội An, a city famous for it’s markets, temples, and well-preserved ancient town. “I was really blown away by Hội An,” Cook said. “Just the magic in the air there. And it’s so near Da Nang, the beach town, so this sort of two-for-one that you get there is incredible.” That said, Cook stressed she would be happy to return to any part of Vietnam—as long as she got to drink the coffee. “I just want all of the coffee straight into my bloodstream. American coffee is not as good. There, I said it! Their coffee is better.”

The film is loosely based on the story of how screenwriter Eirene Tran Donohue, whose family is Vietnamese, met her current partner while taking an extended vacation in the country following a break-up. “On my last week in Vietnam, I met a Canadian backpacker who was very much a free spirit and very adventurous,” she said in an interview with Tudum. “It made me realize that I didn’t actually want a safe predictable life. He was supposed to be my holiday fling, [but] we have been together ever since — 22 years.”

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Apr. 20 2023, Published 4:50 p.m. ET

Following an emotional breakup with her longtime boyfriend, a travel executive ( Rachael Leigh Cook ) decides to throw herself into a new assignment and goes undercover as a tourist in Vietnam in the new Netflix rom-com, A Tourist's Guide to Love . But, the food and the beautiful sights aren't the only things Amanda Riley finds interesting on her foreign work-cation .

Amanda falls for her Vietnamese expat guide, Sinh Thach (Scott Ly), after he reroutes the usual tour and takes Amanda and the rest of the group "off the beaten path" so they can discover everything the beautiful Asian country has to offer.

In an exclusive interview with Distractify , director Steven K. Tsuchida spoke about the breathtaking filming locations, and how Vietnam becomes a central character in the movie.

'A Tourist's Guide to Love' filming locations — director on how Vietnam is a central "character" in the movie.

While the rom-com storyline may sound familiar, the unique lens of the movie taking place in Vietnam adds another layer to this journey and this particular romance, which is what makes this movie special, the director explained to us.

"To be able to showcase this sort of universal story told through this, I think, really sort of beautiful and unique place that is Vietnam [...] it's an opportunity to really show people like number one, the incredible cultural, and visual, and experiential nature of Vietnam that is just quite spectacular from a natural standpoint," he said. "And on the flip side, to really show the warmth, generosity, and then the variety that both the people and the culture sort of exude."

A Tourist's Guide to Love was filmed on location in Vietnam and gives viewers a glimpse at life in the major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, as well as showcases the country's rural areas and villages.

Though the director emphasizes the beauty of Vietnam, shooting in a foreign country did come with a few challenges, specifically, the weather.

"Physically it was like 90-degree weather all the time and 100% humidity, so it's really hot and sweaty," he said. "With that said, working in Vietnam was an incredible experience," the director added. "Because the Vietnamese people, the crew, government, the location, whatever, they were super enthused to have us there."

The film's director told us that the people of Vietnam were "incredibly welcoming" to the cast and crew. During filming, popular city streets were shut down to accommodate the actors as they shot scenes.

Though the movie stars Rachael Leigh Cook and Scott Ly, Tsuchida feels that Vietnam is "a character [in and of] itself."

He continued, "I think one of the things that I really love about making movies like this and using a lot of the local talent is, I start watching the Western talent interact with, like, the local talent and [...] you actually realize as far away, as foreign as Vietnam is compared to Los Angeles, how [many] more similarities that we all have as human beings than differences."

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‘a tourist’s guide to love’ star ben feldman’s vietnam travel diary.

The actor, who stars with Rachael Leigh Cook in the new Netflix romantic comedy, shares his favorite spots in Hanoi and the “crazy fancy” resorts he and his wife loved along the coast.

By Ben Feldman, as told to Kathryn Romeyn

Ben Feldman, as told to Kathryn Romeyn

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A villa at the Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An.

I went to Vietnam in spring 2022 to film A Tourist’s Guide to Love while the country was still closed to Westerners [because of the pandemic], so it was really special. It felt like we were kind of sneaking in. I love Rachael Leigh Cook, and this is a passion project for her. She was producing and starring in it, and she reached out asking if I’d be willing to come to Vietnam for a little bit. I didn’t ask any other questions.

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This movie was perfect because it was the kind of part where they could squeeze all my stuff into a couple weeks, entirely in Hanoi, an unbelievably beautiful city. I mean, there’s a lot to unpack because a big part of that beauty — the incredible architecture and food in this rich, vibrant culture — is due to French colonialism. It’s this juxtaposition, a cognitive dissonance where you’re saying, “This is beautiful, but should I be finding this beautiful?” It’s not like Paris, where you’re like, “Wow, pretty.” You’re conflicted if you’re doing the homework.

We were staying in this old, beautiful hotel, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel , not far from the Old Quarter. When you walk outside, all the fancy shops are right there. There’s prom kids taking pictures in front of Dior, and then you walk a few blocks and it’s people selling chicken feet in the middle of the street and you’re getting run over by mopeds. Every corner you turn is a completely different feeling.

My favorite coffee shop was Cong Caphe , an incredible place for coconut coffee, which is essentially, like, a 7 million-calorie dessert. I discovered that pho is actually breakfast! I didn’t realize that, and I think most Americans don’t know this. Especially in a city that’s so unbelievably hot, it feels crazy to get up and have soup first thing, but then I started imagining how ridiculous Westerners must look, sitting around like 9-year-olds eating sugar and syrup and pastries for breakfast.

I refuse to be the person who goes into a foreign culture and is ordering the hotel’s club sandwich. I ate lots of bánh mì, pho and loved this aromatic catfish dish called cha cá lã vong. Once in a while, you’ve got to have fancy French food too. We also tried to eat all of Vietnam on our last night in Hanoi at Quan An Ngon , where you could get literally every Vietnamese dish you’ve ever heard of.

For the movie itself, everything we shot was in a different hotel or coffee shop or restaurant. We had a scene in the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi. It’s this gazillion-year-old tradition and a really incredible thing to see — a show with puppets manipulated underwater. On my last day, we shot in the stunning gardens of the Temple of Literature. You just can’t believe it’s real.

The Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An , was very excited to have us, to the point where, waiting in our room, there was a cake with an edible photograph they googled of me. I had booked it through AmEx, and there are a bazillion Ben Feldmans, and yet somehow they knew. In Vietnam, the hospitality is pretty next level.

Hoi An [a coastal city south of Hanoi] is just the most charming city on planet Earth. It has this Venetian-style canal going through it, and at night, when the sun goes down, they light all these beautiful lanterns and make wishes on them and set them off into the water. It’s also where you can get a bespoke dress or suit made for you in like a day, which we did. I would go back to Hoi An in a second.

From there, we went farther south to a dream hotel, Amanoi , beside Nui Chua National Park, which is in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Everything was perfect and stunning. There were pools and an incredible beach, and we’ll remember that hotel for the rest of our lives.

Before I went to Vietnam, I rewatched that Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown episode in Hanoi, the one where Barack Obama joins him. Anthony Bourdain has this beautiful monologue about how Vietnam “grabs you and doesn’t let you go.” And he was right. I’ll love it forever. It takes a lot of planning and more than 20 hours of travel to get to Vietnam — I’d much rather get home and go, “Well, that was nice. I can check that off my list.” But I can’t. Vietnam is still on my list, and it’s going to remain there until I’m dead.

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Thailand’s Sin City beach is once again living up to its lascivious reputation , as yet another couple of tourists were caught taking advantage of the picturesque shore as the spot for a passionate round of lovemaking.

Months after another couple outraged officials with some sandy hanky panky, the latest naked pair were spotted blatantly fornicating under the streetlights at Pattaya Beach, a popular tourist destination dubbed “Sin City” for its bawdy bars and massage parlors.

The couple seemed unbothered in the 1-minute video as other beachgoers — seen sitting just yards away from the pair — look on and laugh.

“Is this normal in Pattaya?” the original video, shared to Facebook Wednesday, read.

It provoked shocked comments such as: “Why not go to a hotel with such performances?” and “What kind of people are these?”

The perverted rendevous occurred on a strip of Jomtien Beach, home to high-rise condominiums, hotels and restaurants, and not far from the Pattaya Water Sports Complex, according to Pattaya Mail.

The popular strip is flooded with locals and tourists at all hours of the day and late into the night, including the estimated 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. timeframe police estimate the sex-crazed pair engaged in their affair.

It is also a well-known spot for public lovemaking, despite such acts being illegal.

The city’s Tourist Police is investigating the incident, but fear the perverted pair may be long gone — while the video was only shared this week, it appears to have been filmed as long as three months earlier, Khaosod English reported.

Two people having sex on Pattaya beach at night while other people nearby watch in outrage.

Tents were seen strewn near the part of the beach the pair was seen lying on, which lifeguard officials told police were removed in December.

Sexual acts in public are illegal in Thailand — and are punishable by up to five years behind bars — but the rules have done little to stop offenders from blatantly engaging in the past.

In May of last year, a woman was caught performing oral sex on a man under a street light on a public sidewalk as workers set up a stage nearby.

Aerial view of Pattaya Beach.

Months earlier, a “disgusting foreigner” was caught having sex with a prostitute during an all-night booze bender on Christmas Day.

The blond tourist even waved to a bystander who had stopped to film the salacious sexcapade on his phone.

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The world’s most ‘overrated’ tourist attraction is in the UK

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From sprawling green parks to Royal palaces, the UK has a lot to offer the almost 40 million tourists that visit each year.

However, it’s also home to the world’s most ‘overrated’ tourist attraction – and it’s not in London . Any guesses?

Sadly, it’s Stonehenge.

The survey, conducted by Rough Guides, saw visitors overwhelmingly reject this glorified pile of stones in Wiltshire , despite its historic roots.

The road that runs next to this monument is famous for its traffic queues as, inevitably, many drivers slow down to get a good look at this ancient site.

But despite its very public position, Stonehenge comes with a price-tag.

Stonehenge

Members go free, but an adult ticket costs a whopping £23 with donation and £20.90 without. It’s no wonder people choose to save their pennies and drive past instead.

As such, one Tripadvisor review has labelled it ‘over-commercialised.’

‘As an associate member the visit was free, otherwise a lot to pay just to get up closer to see the stones,’ one person with the username BSBDRB wrote.

Elsewhere, another visitor described it as a ‘disappointing exhibition for young children.’

Yvonne G took her two grandchildren to Stonehenge during half term so that they could join in with some of the activities advertised, but both she and her family were sorely disheartened.

‘The exhibition area is devoid of any interaction, with the exception of being able to see how many people it will take to pull a stone,’ she penned.

A tourist taking a selfie at Stonehenge

The world’s top ‘hidden gem tourist attraction’ is in London

Did you know that the world’s top ‘hidden gem tourist attraction’ is actually in London?

In a hidden gems list pulled together by airline Wizz Air, the Wallace Collection in Marylebone scooped the top spot.

For those not familiar with the art gallery, it’s home to a whole host of wonderful art and artefacts including paintings, sculpture, ceramics and furniture. Inside, you’ll find everything from eighteenth-century French paintings to Renaissance objects.

However, not everyone who visits Stonehenge has a bad word to say about it. In fact, it’s a cherished place for many, and has been for thousands of years.

‘Was a little sceptical about coming here since it was a little out of the way and a “pile of rocks,”’ KrissNicole wrote.

‘I was so wrong. 110% would recommend coming here and I would love to visit again.’

Each year, thousands flock to Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice, AKA the longest day of the year with over 16 hours of daylight.

An aerial view of Stonehenge at sunrise

Many camp overnight to catch the sun rising above the stones, with the thousands-strong crowd cheering and dancing as it comes in.

The tradition of pilgrimaging to Stonehenge dates back thousands of years when, it’s believed, Neolithic people created it as a temple aligned with the sun.

It was built between 3,000 BC and 1,6000 BC and for the first hundred years, it was actually used as a cremation cemetery.

The stones were set up and re-arranged in the following years, and whilst its exact purpose is still a mystery, because of the alignment of the stones on winter and summer solstice it is believed people also used to gather at the site during these days.

Elsewhere, Stonehenge is particularly significant for pagans, who celebrate ‘Litha’ on the same day as the summer solstice, which represents the battle between the ruling kings of summer and winter.

So, has Stonehenge been unjustly written off as an overpriced pile of stones? Perhaps – but there’s no denying its fascinating history.

The world’s top 10 most overrated tourist attractions, according to Rough Guides

  • Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
  • Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
  • Central Park, New York City, USA
  • Niagara Falls, North America
  • Statue of Liberty, New York City, USA
  • Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
  • The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
  • Château de Versailles, Versailles, France
  • The Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
  • The Louvre, Paris, France.

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