Foreign tourists visit Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. (Photo: VOV)

By analyzing Google search data over the last two years, Explore’s research has determined the cities that are seeing the biggest uplift in terms of online searches compared to the previous year.

According to website traveldailynews.asia, Explore’s study unveils the locations surging in popularity among those itching to see the world on their own. As a result, the study reveals Asia’s top 10 destinations that are the most popular for solo traveling, as well as the emerging hot spots for solo travel worldwide.

“Independent travelers are particularly showing a real desire to explore Asia. The world’s top five trending solo cities are all located in Asia, and all show an increase in online solo travel searches of over 500%,” reported the website.

It revealed that the study puts Hanoi as the most up and coming solo travel destination throughout the world, with a rise in interest of just under 950%.

“Aesthetically pleasing and filled with ancient architecture, Hanoi presents itself as a place that is rich in culture. Solo travelers have many activities to enjoy, from browsing food markets and visiting historic temples, to simply taking in the colorful streets,” traveldailynews.asia noted.

Hanoi was followed by Bangkok in second with over 800% more interest, along with the Taiwanese city of Taipei in third with just under 700% more online interest.

Other places named in the list were Seoul, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Singapore, Sydney, Guangzhou, Zurich, Melbourne, Nice, and Manila.