The Vietnamese city of Hoi An has been named as the number one destination for tourists at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards this year. Travel & Leisure’s readers highly rated the city on criteria such as sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value.
Hoi An is a well-known travel destination in Vietnam. The ancient city was selected as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
Below are some photos explaining why the city is a worldwide tourist attraction.
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| A colorful city with traces of time (Source: Shutterstock/Judyta Jastrzebska) |
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| Hoi An is pedestrian-friendly city and one of the safest places in Asia for tourists (Source: Shutterstock/Tang Trung Kien) |
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| Handmade items are of good quality and resonable price (Source: Shutterstock/CCinar) |
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| Fruits and vegetables from local farms are fresh. (Nguồn: Shutterstock/steve estvanik) |
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| Traditional cuisines are incredibly delicious, among them spring roll is a must-try. (Source: Shutterstock/Tang Trung Kien) |
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| Hoi An’s night markets are colorful with lanterns. (Source: Shutterstock/newroadboy) |
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| Tourists can experience a slow-pace living style of locals on the rivers. (Source: Shutterstock/Tang Trung Kien) |
 They can also travel by round boats through the city’s canal system |
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They can also travel by round boat through Hoi An’s canal system. |
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| Tourists can rent a bike for 1 – 2 USD per day and have sightseeing. Living cost in Hoi An is low. (Source: Shutterstock/saravutpics) |
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| Or have a local breakfast. (Source: Shutterstock) |
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| Beaches are nice and clean (Source: Shutterstock) |
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| And you will have a chance to discover the seabed around Cham Islands (Source: Shutterstock). |
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| Not so far from Hoi An are My Son Sanctuary – another Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Center (Source: Shutterstock) |