Hoi An town in the central province of Quang Nam is acclaimed most for its centuries-old ambiance, homes and streets, its rich culture and delicious cuisine, the magazine notes.

A woman rides a bicycle past a typical yellow house of Hoi An.

"This is one of the best holiday destinations for families with older children looking to immerse themselves in culture," it says.

The magazine informs tourists that they can take a taxi to Hoi An from Da Nang City, which has an airport that receives flights from all major Vietnamese cities every day. The distance from Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 kilometers.

Other family-friendly destinations listed by the magazine include Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Hawaii, London (the U.K), Washington D.C (the U.S), Rovaniemi (Finland) and Nadi (Fiji).

Last year, Hoi An was named in the list of the top 10 places in Southeast Asia by travel publisher Rough Guides.

This year, travel magazine Travel+Leisure has named it among the 50 best holiday destinations around the world.

Visitors to gain free entrance to Hoi An ancient town

Visitors will enjoy free entrance to Hoi An ancient town, a tourist attraction in Hoi An city, on December 4, as part of activities to mark the 19th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town as a world heritage site.

 

Hoi An preserves sustainable tourism development

Preserving intrinsic values of local cultural heritages and accelerating tourism promotion should be included in Hoi An city’s mechanisms to support sustainable tourism development, according to a local official.

 

Quang Nam plans activities to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Hoi An and My Son

The central province of Quang Nam has unveiled a plan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town and My Son Sanctuary as world heritage sites next year.

 

Hoi An among cheapest long-haul destinations: UK Post Office report

The ancient town is ranked the fifth cheapest global destination in the Post Office’s annual Long Haul Holiday Report.

 

Colourful ‘Hoi An Memories’ show

As the country’s largest ever outdoor visual arts performance, with a 3,300 seat theatre and the participation of 500 professional actors, ‘Hoi An Memories’ brings viewers the emotion and special experience of a unique art product imbued with the national identity of Hoi An, a land of rich history and culture.

 

Source: VnExpress