World cultural heritage sites

Hoi An named Asia’s top most beautiful historic center

Translated by MAI DUNG • Sep 19, 2025 11:04

DNO - Da Nang’s ancient town of Hoi An has been named the most beautiful historic centre in Asia by French online travel platform Tourlane.

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Da Nang's Hoi An Ancient Town - A leading heritage tourism destination in Asia. Photo: Q.T

Tourlane’s ranking is based on four criteria: pedestrian space, age of establishment, entrance fees, and popularity on Instagram.

Hoi An tops the list for Asia due to its well-preserved 16th-century architecture, affordable entrance fees of 2 EUR ($ 2.36), and a pedestrian-friendly layout.

Other destination in the top five are Bhaktapur (Nepal), Kyoto (Japan), Luang Prabang (Laos), and Galle (Sri Lanka).

Translated by MAI DUNG