The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam was named among the 15 best cities of the world in a recent readers’ vote of the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure.
Hoi An is among 15 world’s best cities (Source: Getty Images)
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Hoi An
was ranked seventh on the list with a score of 90.31. According to the
magazine, most of the voted cities are pedestrian-friendly, possess ample
green space and have a rich history that is being actively preserved as the
city grows.
Hoi An is
home to many temples, pagodas and old houses. The ancient city was a leading
trading port in Southeast Asia in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Recently,
online media outlet Thrillist of the US listed the ancient city among the
most beautiful and cheapest beach cities in the world.
The
city’s Hoai River and its channels made the list of the 10 most famous canals
in the world on the US-based travel website touropia.com in 2014.
Hoi An
was chosen for the 2013 Townscape Award by the UN-Habitat Regional Office in
Asia.
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Source: NDO
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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