Tourists flock to Hoi An ancient town after floods

(Dan Tri) - No longer surrounded by floodwaters, Hoi An ancient town is now clean and pristine, welcoming visitors. Many tourists were surprised when the ancient town "was as if there had never been a flood".

Just a few days after being submerged in water and mud, the ancient town of Hoi An ( Da Nang ) quickly returned, welcoming thousands of tourists from all over the world, especially international visitors.

Dan Tri reporter's observations on the afternoon of November 24 showed that the bustling atmosphere has returned to every street and every corner of this world cultural heritage.

Bach Dang Street along Hoai River is sparkling clean after the flood, allowing tourists to stroll comfortably (Photo: Ngo Linh).

On the main roads in the old quarter, tourists flock to explore , enjoy special dishes and capture beautiful moments. The Hoai River, once muddy due to floods, has now returned to its calm and peaceful state.

Historical relics have opened, lanterns are lit brightly, creating a sparkling, vibrant Hoi An as if it had never experienced a great flood.

Alvaro Calderon Gomez, a tourist from Spain, expressed his surprise: “I really didn’t think this place had just experienced a big flood. Everything was clean, orderly, the houses were still very beautiful. The efforts of the people and the government were amazing, making my trip more meaningful.”

According to Mr. Luong Van Hai, a tour guide, the proactive response and clean-up work after the flood by the government and people of Hoi An is a key factor in helping tourism recover quickly.

“As the water receded, people cleaned up. Many roads were covered in mud and rubbish, but after only two days, they were clean. Thanks to that, tourism quickly restarted, and visitors can comfortably walk on the roads,” Mr. Hai shared.

Foreign tourists flock back to Hoi An ancient town after the flood receded (Photo: Ngo Linh).

Bach Dang Street, the most heavily affected street along the Hoai River, has also completed the cleanup work. More than 70% of restaurants and souvenir shops have reopened, ready to serve tourists.

The owner of The Brothers restaurant at 99B Bach Dang said that although he was worried about the impact of the flood on his business, thanks to quick cleanup efforts, the restaurant was able to reopen.

"I just opened today to welcome guests, hoping there will be no more floods so people can rest assured to do business," the restaurant representative shared.

Tourists capture beautiful images in Hoi An ancient town (Photo: Ngo Linh).

Mr. Tong Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman of Hoi An Ward People's Committee, emphasized the importance of quickly restoring the ancient town, especially during the international tourist season.

“Even during the flood, there were still tourists coming to Hoi An. Now that the water has receded, the number of visitors, especially international visitors, has increased significantly. Many tourists are excited to witness the process of people and the government restoring the old town after the flood,” said Mr. Hung.

The motto "where the water recedes, there will be sanitation" has been effectively implemented, with the mobilization of all local forces, from cadres to militia, ensuring Hoi An quickly returns to its original beauty.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/du-khach-do-ve-pho-co-hoi-an-sau-mua-lut-20251125100718648.htm