It was followed by Phong Nha, home to the world's largest cave Son Doong, and Ninh Binh, home to UNESCO heritage site Trang An Landscape Complex.

The other names in the list were Cao Bang, Phu Quoc, Ha Giang, Ha Long, Da Lat, Tuy Hoa and Nha Trang.

Indian tourists pose for a photo by the Hoai River in Hoi An, February 2024.

The rankings were based on an analysis of more than 309 million verified reviews made on Booking.com as part of the 12th annual Traveler Review Awards.

A record 1.48 million travel partners across 221 countries and territories are being recognized for their hospitality with the Traveller Review Award 2024, including 11,362 properties across Vietnam.

To be recognized with the award, accommodation partners had to have an average review score of 8 out of 10 or higher. Only customers that have actually stayed in accommodation, rented a car or rode in a taxi can leave a review of their experience on Booking.com.

"Hoi An impresses travelers with its unique architectural ensemble that features iconic yellow houses and rich traditional heritage," Booking.com stated.

The 400-year-old town sitting along the Thu Bon River is best discovered by foot as it has plenty of stores selling everything from silk dresses and suits to leather goods and quirky souvenirs.

Hoi An announces joining of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Hoi An – home to a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Nam Province –held a ceremony on December 31 to formally announce its designation as a creative city in crafts and folk art in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Hoi An, Da Lat join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam, and Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have been named in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in terms of music, and crafts and folk art, respectively.

Hoi An among world’s best cities with beaches

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) has placed Hoi An Ancient Town in fifth position in a list of the nine best city destinations with beaches around the globe.

Hoi An earns spot among best city beach destinations

Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post has listed Hoi An as a choice of nine summer vacation spots due to its ideal mix of shopping, sightseeing, and sun-soaked relaxation.

Hoi An, HCM City among top 15 best cities in Asia in 2023: Travel + Leisure

Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam are the two destinations standing in the winner list of World’s Best Awards 2023 as the favourite cities in Asia, voted by readers of by US travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

Source: VnExpress