Hoi An named as Asia’s best city by Travel & Leisure
Updated: 15:20, 15/07/2020
The ancient city of Hoi An, in the central province of Quang Nam, topped the list of 15 best cities in Asia in a recent readers’ vote of the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure.
Hoi An claimed the top position with a score of 90.52 out of the total 100, which was attributed to its eclectic architecture, energetic nightlife, flowing canals, culture, heritage and food.
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A corner of Hoi An at night. |
It was followed by Chiang Mai (Thailand), Kyoto (Japan), Udaipur (India), Luang Prabang (Laos), Ubud (Indonesia), Bangkok (Thailand), Jaipur (India), Tokyo (Japan), Siem Reap (Cambodia), Singapore, Kolkata (India), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Taipei (China), and Hong Kong (China).
Hoi An is a well-known travel destination in Vietnam. The ancient city was named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
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(BGO) – Many visitors have flocked to
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commune (Son Dong), Ven village, Xuan Lung – Thac Nga in Xuan Luong commune (Yen
The district)...
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paid special attention to preserving the cultural heritage, helping promote the
value and enhance the spiritual life to the residents as well as develop the
cultural – spiritual tourism.
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(BGO) – Implementing the Programme “Vietnamese
people travel Vietnam” of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST),
the Steering Board for tourism development in Bac Giang province (Steering
Board) on June 15 held the launching ceremony themed “Bac Giang sweet fruit
season” at the floating island of Suoi Mo Ecotourism Complex in Nghia Phuong
commune, Luc Nam district to stimulate the domestic travel.
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“Bac Giang sweet fruit season” Tourism Programme launched
(BGO) –
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCST) in Bac Giang province has
launched the Plan to realize the Programme “Vietnamese people travel Vietnam”
under the theme of “Bac Giang sweet fruit season”.
Source: NDO
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