Hoi An is ranked 6th among the top travel destinations in the world.

Hoi An is ranked 6th among the top travel destinations in the world.

(TITC) – The World’s Best Awards 2025 of Travel + Leisure magazine has recently honored Hoi An (Da Nang City) in the 6th position among the 25 best cities in the world and in the 5th position among the 15 best cities in Asia.

The panoramic view of Hoi An from above

In the annual survey of the World’s Best Awards 2025, readers of Travel+ Leisure magazine expressed their love for major cities with plenty of space and exploration potential. According to readers’ evaluations, the cities in the world’s and Asia’s top lists all possess the elements that tourists adore stunning attractions, the highest luxury hotels, diverse cuisine, and a lively, captivating atmosphere. Each award-winning city has its own distinctive features and charm. This is evidence that the world always contains countless new things worth exploring. Notably, 7 cities in Asia are among the top 10 on the global rankings, showcasing the strong tourism appeal of this region. This year, readers were interested in criteria such as natural landscapes, history – culture, diverse cuisine, hotel quality, nightlife, and the friendliness of local people.

Hoi An street stands out with its ancient architecture bearing the mark of time.

Once a bustling trading port, the most important one in Southeast Asia, Hoi An today stands out with its characteristic ancient architecture and rich network of rivers, canals, which UNESCO describes as a “harmonious intersection of local and international cultures”, clearly reflected in every tile roof, row of houses, ancient temples, and assembly halls. Hoi An has also been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site due to its unique historical, architectural, and cultural values. Strolling through the moss-covered stone streets, admiring the houses bathed in yellow with ancient brown tiled roofs, visitors seem to turn back time to a town that is both quiet and serene yet also poetic and enchanting. Hidden within this peaceful beauty is a vibrant, captivating Hoi An, where nostalgic cafes, exquisite craft shops, distinctive local cuisine, and a colorful nightlife come together.

The night in Hoi An is dazzling with colors.

Hoi An also captivates tourists with the lantern floating festival held every full moon night, when the ancient town is illuminated by countless colorful lanterns and floating lanterns, creating a scene that is both mystical and romantic.

(Collected News)