(TITC) - The month for holiday, beach, summer and freedom called July. TimeOut - a global magazine published by Time Out Group, located in London, UK, has listed the very best places to visit in July this year, including Hoi An, Vietnam.
Unlike the monsoon rainfall season in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, Central coastal areas, where the weather is dry and warm, are the most ideal for a holiday escape. Hoi An is one of the most attractive destinations that travel enthusiasts love and choose for their holiday. This place possesses pristine, fresh beaches with blue sea, white sand, golden sunshine, attracting many tourists. Namely Cu Lao Cham beach, An Bang beach, Cua Dai beach, Ha My beach, all of which are frequently praised and highly appreciated by the international press.
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Not only is it attractive with beautiful pristine nature, this place is also famous for Hoi An Ancient Town - recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Hoi An stands out with brilliant multi-coloured lanterns as a highlight on the background of ancient yellow-walled brown-roofed houses, along with traditional costume tailoring shops, attractive souvenir shops, … Especially, if you come on the 14th and 15th full moon days of every lunar month, don't forget to participate in the Hoi An Lantern Festival - a monthly celebration of light and colour in the ancient town, to admire hundreds of lighted lanterns hanging high and release small sparkling flower lanterns carrying wishes to float gently on the romantic Hoai River.
If there is still time, visitors can also visit the dynamic, bustling city of Da Nang, then conquer Hai Van Pass and stop at Hue - the former imperial citadel tinged with time, continue to admire gargantuan caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang, etc. Visitors will explore a diverse Vietnam that fully converges the beauty of nature, culture, country, and people.
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