Hoi An, Vietnam

The former port city of Hoi An was the center of the region's trade through the 16th century, with traders and captains frequenting the area from as distant as Portgual. As such, the physical and cultural influences that developed the its identity were numerous. A heavy Chinese influence with Japanese accents and a myriad of European and Indochine architecture made obvious why Hoi An was named a UNESCO Heritage Site.

The city and its many ancestral roots are also a sort of focal point for food enthusiasts, with enough local "Hoi Anese" dishes, such as Cau Lau, to keep anyone stuffed.Read more