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Hoi An named among top 10 picturesque car-free towns globally

Australian travel website Traveller has listed the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam among the top 10 most picturesque destinations in the world which are free of cars and motorbikes.
Hoi An named among top 10 picturesque car-free towns globally ảnh 1Hoi An city in Quang Nam (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Australian travel website Travellerhas listed the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Namamong the top 10 most picturesque destinations in the world which are free ofcars and motorbikes.

“Vietnam's ubiquitous mopeds get short shrift in Hoi An's Ancient Town, sowanderers can amble the cobblestoned streets, window shopping for silk andtailoring services without being cleaned up by passing motorcyclists,” said thewebsite.
Hoi An named among top 10 picturesque car-free towns globally ảnh 2A corner of Hoi An (Photo: VNA) 

Traveller noted that the 15th century port town is arenowned UNESCO World Heritage site which is greatly admired by guests for itsFrench colonial architecture notable for its colourful lanterns andphoto-worthy shop houses converted into coffee shops and bars.
Hoi An named among top 10 picturesque car-free towns globally ảnh 3Tourists in Hoi An
Other destinations on the list included Rottnest Island ofWestern Australia, the Medina of Fez of Morocco, Venice of Italy, Masdar Cityof the United Arab Emirates, Dubrovnik Old Town of Croatia, Princes Islands ofTurkey, and Fire Island of the United States./.
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