Hoi An enters Top 17 most stunning places

March 19, 2014 | 19:14

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Hoi An ancient town has earned the third place in the 17 most stunning places in the world to take a selfie thanks to its combination of traditional and modern features, according to BuzzFeed Travel.

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According to the US-based social news and entertainment website, formerly a major port, the common pains of 21st century modern living, like traffic and pollution, are notably absent from the historic city of Hội An. Old-town character combined with grand architecture and bucolic scenery make the city a cosmopolitan melting pot.

The other destinations included Trolltunga (Norway), Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe); Mineral Beach the Dead Sea (Israel), Chittorgarh Fort (India), Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana);Cape Town (South Africa); Zion National Park (Utah); Dog sledding (Ontario); and Antelope Canyon (Arizona).

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