Hoi An is in the top 10 best cities in the world in 2025, voted by travel magazine Travel + Leisure, ranked 6th, thanks to its ancient town architecture and unique experiences.
The top 10 best cities in the world are in the 30th World's Best Awards 2025 announced by the world-famous travel magazine Travel + Leisure on July 8. Leading the rankings this year is San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with 93.33 points. Chiang Mai, Thailand, ranked second (91.94 points), and Tokyo, Japan, ranked third (91.39 points).
Hoi An is the only representative of Vietnam on this list, ranked 6th with 91 points. Hoi An is highly regarded for its canal system and unique old town architecture, recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 1999. Visitors to Hoi An often spend time walking, taking photos on the old streets, visiting cafes, shopping stores, and enjoying the vibrant nightlife atmosphere.
A livable city is not only about vibrant neighborhoods or unique cuisine, but also about convenient transportation, lots of green space, and an open environment. The "value for money" criterion is also emphasized, as many cities offer experiences worth the money spent by visitors.
This year's survey recorded Asia dominating with seven representatives in the top 10. Latin America also made its mark with the city leading the rankings and five other representatives appearing. Many readers believe that these destinations “have it all” and are worth visiting again and again.
Travel + Leisure is a prestigious American travel magazine, first published in 1937. The magazine specializes in reviews and rankings of destinations, hotels, resorts, and travel trends, and also has annual awards such as the “World’s Best Awards”.
(According to Travel + Leisure)