La Stampa, Italy’s third most popular newspaper, called the ancient townof Hoi An in central coastal Quang Nam province an ideal Asiandestination in 2015 in an article titled “Hoi An, a multinationalVietnam”.
La Stampa introduced readers to thetown’s history since it was a busy trading port on the north bank ofHoai River between the 16 th and 17 th centuries, saying that afusion of indigenous and foreign cultures, which has been carefullypreserved to date, is what makes the town attractive to visitors.
It appeals to visitors with beautiful tiled-roof houses embellishedwith unique details and carved wooden pillars alongside folk symbols toprotect the owners from misfortune.
Both Easternand Western influences can be seen in Hoi An, ranging from pagodas andbridges in Chinese and Vietnamese designs to remains of the Frenchcolonial mansions, the newspaper said.
Touristsshould not miss Hoi An during its magical full moon nights as electriclights are switched off and the streets sparkle in the light of silklanterns hung from houses to shops.
Thearticle also recommended several restaurants, coffee shops and hotels toits readers where they can experience local cuisine without breakingthe bank.
Hoi An was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
Vietnam’s towns and landscapes have been recommended by foreignnewspapers and travel magazines, such as La Repubblica, La, Stampa,Dove and Conde Nast Traveller.
Sapa, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta and Hoi An are the most-frequently mentioned favourite destinations.
Vietnam welcomed around 50,000 Italian travellers and some 7 million international arrivals in 2013.-VNA
La Stampa introduced readers to thetown’s history since it was a busy trading port on the north bank ofHoai River between the 16 th and 17 th centuries, saying that afusion of indigenous and foreign cultures, which has been carefullypreserved to date, is what makes the town attractive to visitors.
It appeals to visitors with beautiful tiled-roof houses embellishedwith unique details and carved wooden pillars alongside folk symbols toprotect the owners from misfortune.
Both Easternand Western influences can be seen in Hoi An, ranging from pagodas andbridges in Chinese and Vietnamese designs to remains of the Frenchcolonial mansions, the newspaper said.
Touristsshould not miss Hoi An during its magical full moon nights as electriclights are switched off and the streets sparkle in the light of silklanterns hung from houses to shops.
Thearticle also recommended several restaurants, coffee shops and hotels toits readers where they can experience local cuisine without breakingthe bank.
Hoi An was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
Vietnam’s towns and landscapes have been recommended by foreignnewspapers and travel magazines, such as La Repubblica, La, Stampa,Dove and Conde Nast Traveller.
Sapa, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta and Hoi An are the most-frequently mentioned favourite destinations.
Vietnam welcomed around 50,000 Italian travellers and some 7 million international arrivals in 2013.-VNA
