Central Quang Nam province has been named among Asia’s top four sustainable destinations by UK-based travel magazine Wanderlust.

The magazine said that the list features places that are all well worth a visit for holidaymakers seeking an eco-friendly escape.

By putting local businesses at the heart of tourism, Wanderlust noted that Quang Nam is proving that sustainability begins at home.

“Hoi An Kayak Tours takes visitors on a paddle through the Nipa mangroves, navigating fishing boats and stilt villages,” the magazine said.

“In town, Refillables sells eco-friendly travel necessities, from shampoo to toothbrushes, while nearby zero-waste restaurant The Field uses wild and organic local produce to create rustic dishes, such as its aubergine and tofu broth.”

The three other sustainable destinations on Wanderlust’s list are Bhutan, Singapore, and Ataúro Island in Timor-Leste.