The rankings, part of the magazine's annual World’s Best Awards survey of more than 180,000 readers worldwide, were based on their evaluations across several criteria, including sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and overall value.
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A corner of Hoi An in the Central city of Da Nang |
Hoi An claimed the fifth spot on this year’s list, impressing international travelers with its distinctive blend of local and foreign architectural styles, a charming canal network, and the warming residents.
Travelers love strolling or taking photographs along its mossy, tiled streets, discovering quaint cafés, artisanal boutiques, and a vibrant culinary and cultural scene that comes alive at night, according to Travel + Leisure.
Another Vietnamese destination, Hanoi, stood at the 12th place in the rankings.
Topping the list is Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, followed by Tokyo (Japan), Bangkok (Thailand), and Jaipur (India).
Source: VNA