(VOVWORLD) - Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 as “an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port from the 15th to the 19th century,” Hoi An, where the ancient and modern collide, has a distinctive beauty that transcends time and space. The city has been nominated for Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination at World Travel Awards 2022 where it won in the same category last year. This stands as a testament to its exquisite charm. In light of Vietnam’s international tourism reopening on May 15, the city is now open to visitors. Here's a one-day budget trip to discover the ancient gem in central Vietnam.