Time Out: Hoi An Voted Among The Best Places To Travel In July

The magazine noted July as an ideal month for globetrotters seeking cross-country adventures.

It emphasized the allure of Vietnam's central coast, with Hoi An emerging as a top vacation destination for many, adding that Hoi An boasts stunning beaches with pristine water, soft white sand, and sunny climate-a combination that has earned accolades and high praise from the international press.

Hoi An's Irresistible Charm - Photo: Instagram @soaipham

Renowned beaches like Cu Lao Cham, An Bang, Cua Dai, and Ha My further solidify Hoi An's reputation as a beach paradise.

Hoi An captivates visitors with its picturesque yellow-walled buildings and quaint brown-tiled roofs, complemented by a plethora of souvenir shops that add to the vibrant atmosphere.

On the 14th and 15th days of the lunar month, visitors will have an opportunity to partake in the Lantern Festival to see hundreds of lanterns gently float along the poetic Hoai river, creating a mesmerizing sight, the magazine said.

Earlier, Hoi An Ancient Town in the central province of Quang Nam, topped the list of the safest solo travel destinations in the world, according to Smoky Mountains.

Japanese Cover Bridge in Hoi An - Photo: Instagram @okazakitomoya

Hoi An was also named in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), according to UNESCO's announcement on the occasion of World Cities Day.

Hoi An is a provincial city with an area of about 61.71 square kilometers. It is located in the downstream area of Thu Bon River in the coastal plain of Quang Nam Province. It is 30 kilometers away from Da Nang City to the southeast and about 60 kilometers away from Tam Ky City to the northeast. Thanks to its location, Hoi An possesses both ecological and geographical diversity.

This city is divided into two different parts: the Old Quarter (or Hoi An Ancient Town) and the rest. The first part belongs to Minh An Ward with some bustling streets such as Phan Chu Trinh, Tran Hung Dao, Tran Phu, Hai Ba Trung, Le Loi, Nguyen Hue,... Meanwhile, the other part has many peaceful villages, picturesque beaches, and eco-tourism areas that you cannot ignore.

Hoi An's Night Market is a familiar destination for many tourists when coming to Quang Nam. At that market, tourists will be immersed in the bustling shopping space and attracted to many dishes with unique regional tastes. Some specialties of Hoi An cuisine you should try here are cao lau, Quang noodles, banh mi, wonton, water fern cake, and Hoi An chicken rice.

Cantonese Assembly Hall - Photo iamhoaf24

With the humid tropical climate of the southern Hai Van region, Hoi An's climate is divided into two distinct seasons: dry and rainy.

The rainy season lasts from September to the end of January. Unlike the North of Vietnam (such as Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Sapa) which sees cool winter breeze, the same period in Hoi An experiences average temperature in the 20s.

The dry season lasts from February to August with little rainfall and high temperatures. But thanks to its proximity to the ocean, the weather in Hoi An is not as scorching hot as elsewhere in Vietnam.

In recent years, due to climate change, Hoi An Old Quarter has experienced heavy flooding in the rainy season, so visitors are advised to visit in the dry season instead.

As one of the top places to visit in Vietnam, Hoi An still retains almost 1,000 architectures from streets, houses, and assemblies, to communal houses, temples, shrines, and bridges. So the first must-do thing in Hoi An is to explore the city with renowned places like the Japanese Covered Bridge, and Tan Ky Old House. Phung Hung Old House, Cantonese Assembly Hall. With a tourist map, tourists can easily explore the city on foot.

Hoi An's Delicacies In A Nutshell- Photo: Instagram @jinxtjx

If travelers have more time to spend, they can include trips to the nearby highlights such as My Son Sanctuary, Tra Que Vegetable Village, Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Cam Thanh Coconut Village, or Cham Island. They can try booking a tour from one of the agencies in town so they can make the best of their time there.

In addition to the ancient and peaceful beauty of the old town with its red-tile roofed houses, iconic brilliantly yellow statues, and colorful lanterns, Hoi An also captures visitors by stunning An Bang Beach. The natural picture drawn by stretching white sand strips, emerald blue sea surface, and rustic boats, along with the cool breeze from the sea, will dispel all fatigue and anxiety in tourists’ daily life’s hustle and bustle.

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