Hoi An leaped from its No. 8 position last year to the top of the 2019 list, the New York City-based magazine announced on its website on Wednesday. Hoi An scored 90.39/100 points in Travel + Leisure’s survey, but what specifically excited readers about the “little gem of a place”? The answers range from the city’s shopping experience to its food.

Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam attracts tourists for its ancient ambience and unique architecture. (Photo: Shutterstock/Judyta Jastrzebska - Hoi An ancient town by the Hoai river)
  1. Travel+Leisure says: “The city has a nice atmosphere, being right on a river.” (Photo: Shutterstock/Tang Trung Kien)
Hoi An is seen as one of the safest cities in the world. (photo: Shutterstock/Tang Trung Kien - Hoi An pedestrian street)
An ideal shopping place (Photo: Shutterstock/CCinar)
Local markets sell a range of food. (photo: Shutterstock/steve estvanik)
Hoi An is also selected one of best street food places in the world. (Shutterstock/Tang Trung Kien)
The night market in Hoi An (Shutterstock/newroadboy)
Round-basket boat is an amazing tour in Cam Thanh village (photo: Shutterstock/Hien Phung Thu)
Go fishing with local fishermen is also an interesting tourist experience.
After a day of shopping, experiencing local life, and enjoying local food, it's great to relax by the beach. (Photo: Shutterstock/Chris Howey)
The Travel+Leisure site also points out that Hoi An is home to a number of friendly people who are eager to share their city with guests.Shutterstock/saravutpics)