Cities
Asia claims an impressive six places in the
global Top 10, with a one-of-a-kind metropolis
snagging the top spot overall for the first time:
historic Hoi An, Vietnam.NO. 1 CITY IN
THE WORLD
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OVERALL1 Hoi An
Vietnam
90.39The enchanting port
city leaps from last
year’s No. 8 spot on the
strength of its
artisanal goods,
innovative cuisine, and
historic architecture,
which incorporates
Asian and French
influences.2 San Miguel
de Allende
Mexico 90.233 Chiang Mai
Thailand 89.564 Mexico City
89.305 Oaxaca
Mexico 89.166 Ubud
Indonesia 89.087 Tokyo
88.958 Kyoto
Japan 88.429 Florence
88.2610 Udaipur
India 87.80