The World's Best Awards 2024, presented by the leading travel magazine Travel+Leisure, has just announced the list of the 25 most beloved cities in the world and the 25 most beloved cities in Asia, as voted by readers. Hoi An ( Quang Nam province) ranked 4th and 3rd in both categories, respectively. 2024 marks the 29th year of the World's Best Awards, with over 186,000 people participating in the voting. Cities on the list were evaluated based on criteria such as scenic beauty, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and urban value. Hoi An is the only Vietnamese city on the list, ranking 4th with 90.67 points. This ancient town is considered by experts to be an ideal destination for food lovers, especially those who enjoy banh mi and cao lau noodles. Hoi An is also a destination for history lovers, with its impressive ancient architecture.

Hoi An Ancient Town. Photo: Nguyen Nam

The cities ranked above Hoi An are: San Miguel de Allende (Mexico), Udaipur (India), and Kyoto (Japan). Other famous and beautiful cities also made the list, such as: Florence and Rome (Italy), Bangkok (Thailand), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), Porto (Portugal), and Barcelona (Spain)... Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Hoi An is considered one of the most bustling and prosperous trading ports from centuries past. Standing out among the streets, tinged with the golden and brown hues of ancient houses, are the shimmering, vibrant lanterns. Hoi An Ancient Town is also famous for its unique Japanese Bridge and ancient temples and shrines such as Ong Hoi An Pagoda, Ong Dia Shrine, Son Pho communal house, and Ngu Hanh Hy Hoa Shrine… Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hoi-an-lot-top-4-thanh-pho-duoc-yeu-thich-nhat-the-gioi-2302158.html