Hoi An among world's top destinations, honored in 'Hall of Fame'

In the annual World's Best Awards 2025 survey, Travel+Leisure readers expressed their preference for big cities that offer plenty of space and potential for discovery .

Hoi An stands out with its unique ancient architecture and rich network of rivers and canals. PHOTO: BUI VAN HAI

According to readers, the cities on the top lists of the world and Asia all have everything that makes tourists love them: spectacular sights, top-notch luxury hotels, rich cuisine and a vibrant, captivating atmosphere. Each winning city has its own unique characteristics and appeal, proving that the world is always full of new things worth exploring.

Notably, there are 7 Asian cities among the top 10 cities in the world rankings, demonstrating the strong tourism appeal of this region. This year, readers are interested in criteria such as natural landscape, history - culture, diverse cuisine , hotel quality, nightlife, friendliness of local people, etc.

Once the most important and bustling trading port in Southeast Asia, Hoi An today stands out with its unique ancient architecture and rich network of rivers and canals, described by UNESCO as “a harmonious blend of indigenous and international cultures”, clearly reflected in each tiled roof, row of houses, pagodas, or ancient assembly halls. Hoi An is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage for its unique historical, architectural and cultural values.

Walking on the mossy cobblestone streets, admiring the yellow houses with ancient brown tiled roofs, visitors seem to go back in time to a town that is both quiet and peaceful but also poetic and enchanting. Hidden in that peaceful beauty is a very lively and attractive Hoi An, where nostalgic cafes, exquisite handicraft shops, unique local cuisine and colorful nightlife.

Hoi An also attracts tourists with its lantern festival every full moon night, when the entire old town is lit up in countless colorful lanterns and lanterns, creating a magical and romantic night scene.

With an impressive score of 91.00 from readers, the ancient town of Hoi An once again affirmed its position as one of the top destinations in Asia and the world, being honored in the "WBA Hall of Fame" of Travel + Leisure - a title to honor destinations voted in the World's Best Awards system of this magazine for many consecutive years.

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