Hoi An on the list of 13 best places in the world to travel in July

British magazine Time Out has just suggested 13 top attractive destinations in the world to travel to in July, including Hoi An in Vietnam.

According to Time Out, July is the month for vacations, the month of summer with high temperatures and many attractive festivals. For many major cities and countries, July is also the best time to visit.

Ranked 7th on the list of the best places to visit in July, Hoi An was recommended by the British magazine: “When the rains come to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the savvy traveler will choose to head to Vietnam’s central coast, where the weather is dry and warm. Some of the country’s best beaches are right here, along with UNESCO-listed cities and stunning national parks.”

Visitors will be fascinated when witnessing the lantern festival on the 1st, 14th, 15th (lunar calendar) of every month and every Saturday. In the evening, the streets are filled with magical lanterns illuminating the temples, ancient shrines or tea houses.

Ancient moss-covered Hoi An town. (Photo: Minh Duc/VNA)

Time Out suggests getting out of the city to relax on the white sand beaches around Da Nang , take a motorbike tour of Hai Van Pass and visit the Imperial City of Hue before heading to Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh.

Besides Hoi An in Vietnam, the British magazine also listed many world-famous destinations to visit in July such as Amsterdam (Netherlands), Greenland, Cape Town (South Africa), Udaipur (India), the Northwest of England...

Hoi An Ancient Town was once voted by Smoky Mountains magazine as one of the safest places in the world for solo travelers, voted by Tripadvisor in the top 25 dream honeymoon destinations in 2024 and the top 25 destinations in the world in 2024.

Located on the banks of the poetic Hoai River, 30km from Da Nang city, the ancient town of Hoi An has been a famous and attractive destination for domestic and international tourists for many years.

Through the ups and downs of history, the flow of time has covered Hoi An with a peaceful and quiet beauty.

In contrast to the modern city, Hoi An impresses visitors with its moss-roofed houses, ancient yellow painted walls and lanterns that make up the Hoi An brand.

Formed and developed since the 16th century, Hoi An was once one of the busiest international trading ports in the region.

From the 16th century, this was the place where goods of merchants from China, Japan, the Netherlands, India, Spain... gathered.

Therefore, the architectural works and cultural values ​​of Hoi An ancient town are a convergence of many Eastern and Western cultures. Hoi An ancient town is famous for its typical architecture of a traditional trading port in Southeast Asia and has been preserved almost intact to this day.

The architectural works, religions, beliefs and cultural values ​​of Hoi An ancient town are the most vivid evidence of the formation, development and decline of the ancient city.

This place owns a system of 1,360 relics, including 1,068 ancient houses, 11 ancient wells, 38 clan churches, 19 pagodas, 43 shrines, 23 communal houses, 44 special ancient tombs and 1 ancient bridge.

International tourists visit Hoi An Ancient Town. (Photo: Thanh Tung/VNA)

Stepping into this beautiful old town, we can deeply feel the diverse, artistic and ancient blend of rows of houses close together bearing the architectural characteristics of different cultures.

Walking in Hoi An, visitors will have the opportunity to visit hundreds of years old pagodas such as Chua Cau, Phuoc Lam Pagoda, Van Duc Pagoda, and admire the assembly halls and temples of the Chinese with elaborate and colorful architecture.

Next to it are roofs that record traditional Vietnamese features and houses with a strong French antique style.

Not only is it a living museum of architectural works, the cultural value of Hoi An ancient town also lies in its rich and diverse intangible culture.

Through many changes of the times, the daily life of Hoi An people still retains its original beauty and stays away from all the hustle and bustle.

The streets are built in a checkerboard pattern, winding along the river and embracing the houses.

In each of those peaceful corners, visitors can easily find street vendors selling many famous dishes such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles, bread, chicken rice, etc. or shops selling handicrafts. All of these reflect the simple, slow and sincere life of the people here.

In particular, if you come to Hoi An on the 14th day of the lunar month every month, you will be immersed in the Lantern Festival, making the ancient town seem brighter and more sparkling than usual in the bright red and soft yellow colors... radiating from the lanterns from all over the small alleys.

From afar, the old town is immersed in a magical space by thousands of lanterns along the streets, houses and both sides of the river.

Another interesting experience worth trying when coming to Hoi An is releasing flower lanterns. From Bach Dang wharf, small boats gently drift along the poetic Hoai River, visitors can enjoy the scenery of the ancient town at night, feel the cool air in each breeze, listen to the fascinating stories of Hoi An and release the magical flower lanterns by themselves.

According to local people, releasing flower lanterns is like releasing worries and bringing a feeling of peace and happiness.

With its unique values, in 1999, Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/hoi-an-vao-danh-sach-13-diem-tuyet-voi-nhat-the-gioi-de-di-du-lich-trong-thang-7-post954615.vnp