Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has been ranked fourth among the top 10 most romantic destinations in the world by the US news station CNN thanks to its ancient beauty and delicious food.
Recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, Hoi An is famous for its old quarter with traditional architecture dating back to between the 17th and 19th century.
Its buildings and religious architectural works tell the story of the formation and development of the city.
Additionally, visitors to the city can visit coastal eco-resorts and Cu Lao Cham, which was recognised by UNESCO as world natural biosphere reserve in 2003.
Hoi An is widely known as the culinary capital of Vietnam with numerous cheap and tasty foods including Cao lau (rice noodles mixed with stock as well as slices of barbecue pork, pork crackling, bean sprouts, lettuce and herbs), Quang noodles and chicken and rice.
For a couple on a tight budget, Hoi An is an ideal place in the world to explore.
Other top romantic destinations on the list include Udaipur, India; Waiheke Island, New Zealand; Cafayate, Argentina; Quirimbas Islands, Mozambique; Middleburg, USA: Mostar, Bosnia;
Herzegovina Peter Island, the British Virgin Islands; Vernazza, Italy and Galle, Sri Lanka.