Hoi An named among top 10 picturesque car-free towns globally
Australian travel website Traveller has listed the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam among the top 10 most picturesque destinations in the world which are free of cars and motorbikes.
Hanoi (VNA) - Australian travel website Travellerhas listed the ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Namamong the top 10 most picturesque destinations in the world which are free ofcars and motorbikes.
“Vietnam's ubiquitous mopeds get short shrift in Hoi An's Ancient Town, sowanderers can amble the cobblestoned streets, window shopping for silk andtailoring services without being cleaned up by passing motorcyclists,” said thewebsite.
A corner of Hoi An (Photo: VNA)
Traveller noted that the 15th century port town is arenowned UNESCO World Heritage site which is greatly admired by guests for itsFrench colonial architecture notable for its colourful lanterns andphoto-worthy shop houses converted into coffee shops and bars.
Tourists in Hoi An
Other destinations on the list included Rottnest Island ofWestern Australia, the Medina of Fez of Morocco, Venice of Italy, Masdar Cityof the United Arab Emirates, Dubrovnik Old Town of Croatia, Princes Islands ofTurkey, and Fire Island of the United States./.
Experiencing the changes of space and time, yet Hoi An ancient streets still keep their old beauty, and relic complexes are maintained intact along with a huge intangible cultural base.
Being stuck in Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of foreign tourists have received assistance from the local government and tourism community to overcome difficulties.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed a new passenger terminal be built for Dong Hoi Airport in the central province of Quang Binh, as the existing facility is already overloaded.
A 150-page heritage education document set will be included in the curriculum for students at primary schools in Hoi An city of the central province of Quang Nam from the 2021-22 academic year.
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Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
Hoi An city in Quang Nam (Photo: VNA) 
A corner of Hoi An (Photo: VNA) 
Tourists in Hoi An 
