UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site Hoi An, in the central city of Da Nang, was ranked sixth among top 10 cities in the world for 2025 by leading global travel and lifestyle magazine Travel+Leisure.

A corner of Hoi An in the central city of Da Nang

The announcement was part of the prestigious World’s Best Awards 2025, where readers rated cities based on diverse criteria including food, accommodations, cultural richness, nightlife, affordability, and overall visitor experience.

This riverside city is renowned for its network of canals as well as the distinctive architecture in its Ancient Town, which is marked by a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures, the travel website wrote.

Travel+Leisure suggested that travelers wander and photograph the picturesque streets around Hoi An which are adorned with yellow and brown ancient houses and illuminated by vibrant lanterns.

Visitors can also enjoy the city’s many cafés, nightlife spots, and shopping boutiques, it added.

Earlier, Hoi An is recommended to tourists in a Gulf News article titled “Top 15 Southeast Asia tourist destinations-why it’s worth a visit.”

The ancient town was also named among the Top 44 most beautiful places in the world by renowned UK-based travel magazine Time Out.

Founded in 1937, Travel+Leisure is a renowned American travel magazine. With 16 million global monthly readers, it is considered a “golden guide” for international travelers. Its articles strongly influence global travel trends and serve as a trusted media channel, helping shape destination branding./.

Source: VGP –  en.baochinhphu.vn – July 15, 2025