Hoi An ancient city (Source: Travel+Leisure)Hanoi (VNA) – Hoi An ancient city inVietnam’s central province of Quang Nam was ranked third among the list of the world’stop 25 cities in 2020 recently announced by Travel+ Leisure.
Every year for its World’s Best Awards survey,the New York-based travel magazine asks readers to weigh in on travelexperiences around the globe, share their opinions on the top cities, islands,cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more.
Readers rated cities on their sights andlandmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value.
Hoi An received total scores of 90.52 out of thetotal 100.
Oaxaca in Mexico topped the list, followed bySan Miguel de Allende, also in Mexico.
Other Southeast Asian cities named in the listare Chiang Mai (Thailand, No.4), Luang Prabang (Laos, No.8), Ubud (Indonesia,No.9), Bangkok (Thailand, No.12), Siem Reap (Cambodia, No.16), and Singapore(Singapore, No.21).
Last year, the title of Best City in the Worldbelonged to Hoi An. Located in central Vietnam, Hoi An is a charming citywith ancient roots, distinct architecture, a contagious energy, and arguablyone of the best street food scenes on the planet, according to Travel + Leisure.
Most importantly, Hoi An is home to friendlypeople who are eager to share the best their city has to offer, the magazinesaid, adding that when it comes to places to stay, there are plenty of options:resorts, hotels, hostels, and guest houses.
Hoi An is also a perfect place to combineculture with relaxation, according to the magazine./.
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