Hoi An is the only representative of Vietnam, ranked 20th in the list of 25 most voted cities by tourists.
magazine Travel & Leisure announced the 25 best cities in the world in 2022. This is an event within the framework of the World's Best Awards, which takes place annually, based on the votes of hundreds of thousands of readers. tourists around the world.
Hoi An, in Quang Nam province, ranks 20th on the list. In 2019, Travel & Leisure voted this place as the best destination in the world.
The remaining places on this year's list, in order of: Oaxaca (Mexico), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico), Ubud (Bali, Indonesia), Florence (Italy), Istanbul (Turkey), Mexico City ( Mexico), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Jaipur (India), Osaka (Japan), Udaipur (India), Seville (Spain), Mérida (Venezuela), Tokyo and Kyoto (Japan), Siem Reap (Cambodia), Seoul (Korea), Bodrum, Rome Italy), Muscat (Oman), Cuzco (Peru), Cape Town (South Africa), Charleston (USA), Bangkok (Thailand) and Ljubljana (Slovenia).
Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized by UNESCO as a heritage in 1999. Photo: NickM
25 best cities were determined based on the following criteria: Michelin-rated hotels, restaurants, rich cultural heritage, points of interest. attractions, friendliness, cuisine as well as ways to prevent Covid-19... The votes after being counted will be summed up, giving a list of the best destinations in the world.
Phu Quoc, which is known as the pearl island of Vietnam, ranks 14th in the list of 25 best islands in the world. The rating criteria for this ranking include: entertainment, attractions, nature, beaches, food, friendliness and overall value.
Two other representatives of Vietnam, Capella Hanoi and Six Senses Con Dao, were also honored in the top 100 best hotels in the world, located at 18 and 51 respectively. Capella Hanoi ranked second in the top 15. Asia's best city hotel. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City are in the top 15. Six Senses Con Dao is mentioned again in the category of 15 best resorts in Asia. Criteria for selecting hotels are based on facilities, location, service, food and overall value and amenities.
World's Best Awards takes place annually with the purpose of providing suggestions to help visitors have more new options for trips.