Hanoi, April 24 -- Hoi An's compact old town encourages exploration on foot or by bicycle. Beyond its lantern-lit streets, travelers often spend time in tailor shops crafting custom garments, join cooking classes that begin with market visits, or cycle through rice paddies to coastal villages. The town's layered trading history is reflected in its architecture and cuisine, shaped by Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences.
The list also comprises other destinations namely Ubud, Bali (Indonesia), Kyoto (Japan), Galle (Sri Lanka), Luang Prabang (Laos), Chiang Mai (Thailand) and Kerala (India).
The ancient town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, praised for its remarkably well-preserved Southeast Asian trading port d...