Hoi An
The Ancient Town — a perfectly preserved 15th-century trading port where lanterns glow on the Thu Bon River every night.
Stepping into Hoi An is like walking right into a living watercolor painting where time has blissfully stood still. Having sent travelers here for 20 years, I’ve found that this UNESCO-listed ancient port holds a unique, almost poetic charm that instantly captures the heart of anyone who visits.
By day, you can wander past the iconic mustard-yellow merchant houses, get a custom suit made by world-class tailors, or cycle out to the nearby organic vegetable villages. But the real fairy tale begins at dusk, when the entire town turns off its modern lights and glows under the soft radiance of thousands of colorful silk lanterns reflecting onto the Hoai River.
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