At the World Travel Awards 2021 (WTA), Hoi An surpassed many competitors such as Beijing, Seoul, Kyoto and Hue to win the title of Asia’s leading cultural city.

Starting in 1993, the WTA is considered the “Oscar of the travel industry” and has become one of the yardsticks for evaluating the world’s tourism categories. The winner of each category is decided through the votes of tourism experts and the public.

Hoi An morning – Photo: @hoiantown

Hoi An is the ancient city of Quang Nam province in central Vietnam. It used to be one of the most vibrant trading ports from the 16th-19th centuries and is famous for the cultural interference between Asian countries such as Japan, China, Vietnam, India, and some other countries. Europe. Hoi An’s architectural and cultural beauty captivates tourists all over the world. Besides, food and relaxation on the beach are other reasons for travelers to choose this city.