Hoi An ranked among the best tourist destinations in Asia

Hoi An (Quang Nam) ranked 4th in the top 22 best tourist destinations in Asia voted by Lonely Planet.

Tourists take photos in front of the Japanese Covered Bridge after the restoration was completed in late July. Photo: Pham Toan.

December 17, travel site Lonely Planet announced a list of 22 best tourist destinations in Asia. Among them, Hoi An (Quang Nam) ranked 4th on the list.

Hoi An has been described by travel magazines as a “magical” city and is a World Heritage Site. In recent years, the ancient town has attracted a large number of tourists but the landscape is still surprisingly well preserved.

The traditional cultural beauty, the poetic beauty with lanterns brings a sense of peace. In addition to walking on the alleys lit by lights, visitors can also experience many interesting things in Hoi An such as enjoying coffee, shopping and watching the beautiful sunset.

In particular, Hoi An is home to very famous tailor shops that attract many international tourists. There are currently more than 300 tailor shops here, and Hoi An is even considered the "capital of tailoring fashion" in the world.

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Tourists check in at the old town and the typical yellow alleys of Hoi An in August. Photo: Pham Thang.

In addition, visitors to this city can also experience cycling through rural roads, admire the green rice fields, explore the market and handicraft workshops... Meanwhile, Hoi An's beaches are equally attractive for those who want to have a relaxing day, comfortably sunbathing by the sea.

In addition, in the list of the best cities in Asia, the leader is Luang Prabang (Laos), the second place is Bangkok (Thailand) and the third is Angkor (Cambodia). These are all destinations highly appreciated for their landscapes, scenic spots and rich culinary culture.

List of 22 best cities in Asia by Lonely Planet vote, specifically:

1. Luang Prabang, Laos

2. Bangkok, Thailand

3. Angkor, Cambodia

4. Hoi An, Vietnam

5. Hunza Valley, Pakistan

6. Jaipur, India

7. Pokhara, Nepal

8. Ella, Sri Lanka

9. Singapore

10. Kerala, India

11. Petra, Jordan