Travel and Leisure has announced its annual 2018 list of the world’s best cities and Vietnam’s Hoi An is on it. Hoi An in Quang Nam province has been ranked eighth among the 15 most thrilling destinations in the world, released by the Travel and Leisure, a US travel magazine based in New York City. The survey is based on the responses of Travel and Leisure readers about architecture, distinctive restaurants, a rich array of cultural offerings, a intriguing shops, a teeming street life, a friendly population, etc. In 2018, Mexico reigns supreme. For the second year in a row, San Miguel de Allende, a colonial oasis in the country’s central highlands, takes the first place. Meanwhile, Oaxaca has climbed to the second place, and Mexico City is making a welcome return to the top 15. Earlier, Hoi An has been named among list top 16 of the most relaxing places in the the world. It's no surprise the UNESCO-protected ancient town of Hoi An in Vietnam's central coast is a … [Read more...] about Hoi An shines in Travel and Leisure’s 15 best cities in the world list 2018
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The most beautiful terraces in the world
Vietnam's Sa Pa terraces are among the most incredible terrace fields in the world, selected by touropia.com. In order to make the best of poor soil, water conservation, and mountainous terrain, terraced farming was introduced by various cultures around the world. Extremely labor intensive to build, terracing allowed the land to support civilization’s increased need for crops, livestock and poultry. Erosion was avoided, rain and runoff water was preserved, and otherwise unused hillside became arable due to terraced agriculture. Not only do these terraced fields provide essential goods for the local people but they also feature some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. Sa Pa Terraces (Vietnam) Sa Pa is a town in northwest Vietnam not far from the Chinese border. The rice terrace fields, among the most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam, can be found in the Muong Hoa valley between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain, on a backdrop of thick bamboo woodlands. … [Read more...] about The most beautiful terraces in the world
Sa Pa in Top most beautiful terraces in the world
Sa Pa in Top most beautiful terraces in the world The terraced fieds of Sa Pa in Viet Nam's northern Lao Cai province have entered in the Top 11 most beautiful terraces in the world, according to the Touropia. The international tourism electronic communication network (Touropia) has also ranked Douro (Portuguese), Bali (Indonesia), Choquequyrao, Pisác, Salinas de Maras, Ma chu Pich chu, Ollantaytambo (Peru), Longji, Hani (China), Banaue (the Philippines). In 2009, the famous travel magazine Travel and Leisure (US) also voted Sapa terraces in Top 7 most beautiful and spectacular terraces in Asia and the world. Early November 2013, on the 110th founding anniversary of Sapa (1903-2013), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to rank Sapa terraced fields as the National Landscape site. Biggest rest stop in central Vietnam opens ASTOP, the biggest rest stop in central Vietnam, opened last Saturday in Phu Yen Province’s Song Cau Town and is part of the … [Read more...] about Sa Pa in Top most beautiful terraces in the world
Hanoi- the cheapest tourism city in the world
(Cinet)- Ha noi is considered the cheapest tourism city in a summer 2012 among some cities of 48 nations in order to attract some international tourists in the world. It is a result of the tourism web named TripAdvisor(UN). Accordingly, top five relating to some cheap cities are Hanoi, Vietnam(141,12 USD); Beijing, China(159,05 USD); Bangkok, Thailand(161,90 USD); Budapest, Hungary(193,78 USD); Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (194,43 USD). As a result, some Asian cities ranks 6 among top 10 cities as the cheapest cities while EU cities are the most expensive cities including London (Britain) and Stockholm(Sweden). About a hotel service, one of some Asian cities is Bangkok, Thailand is considered the cheapest city for hotel in a average of 81 USD/ a night while London is the most expensive one in an average of 362 USD. … [Read more...] about Hanoi- the cheapest tourism city in the world
My Khe listed in the world’s six most attractive beaches
The American leading economic magazine, Forbes, has recently honoured My Khe Beach in Da Nang City as one of the six most attractive beaches in the world. According to the magazine, the beach has met all requirements, including easy traffic and access, free admission for tourists, long and flat sand shore, sunlight and waves for sea sports, a variety of high-class resorts and international standard villas. The Australian magazine, Sunday Herald Sun, also ranked the 900m-long My Khe Beach in the world’s top 10 Asian best beaches. Many beautiful and well-known beaches, such as Nam O, My Khe, Tien Sa and Non Nuoc, are located in Da Nang City. The beach became famous for smooth sand, peaceful waves, year-round warm sea water and romantic coconut-palm rows. Tourists can both swim and enjoy beautiful scenery of the Ngu Hanh Son Mountain and Cu Lao Cham Island. Source: dulichvn … [Read more...] about My Khe listed in the world’s six most attractive beaches