Ha Long Bay welcomes tens of thousands of visitors after Typhoon Yagi.

Tens of thousands of tourists have flocked to Ha Long City after the locality resumed tourism activities.

On September 21st, information from the Ha Long Bay Management Board indicated that from September 10th to 21st, more than 40,000 visitors had toured Ha Long Bay. Notably, 90% of these visitors were foreigners.

Ha Long is peaceful after typhoon number 3.

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Following Typhoon No. 3, popular destinations for international tourists include Thien Cung Cave, Ga Choi Island, Dau Go Cave, Ti Top Island, Luon Cave, and Ba Hang Cave. Foreign visitors mainly come from South Korea, India, Europe, and America. Notably, there has been a surge in visitors from South Korea, India, and Malaysia to Ha Long. A representative from the Ha Long Bay Management Board stated that the autumn and winter seasons are also peak seasons for welcoming foreign tourists to Ha Long Bay. This is the time of year when Ha Long Bay is at its most beautiful. Foreign visitors mainly stay overnight, participate in kayaking experiences, and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere within this world natural heritage site.

Halong Bay cruise ships are being refurbished to welcome tourists back.

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To ensure a smooth and efficient tourist reception, immediately after Typhoon No. 3 passed, the Ha Long Bay Management Board, along with relevant units and businesses, promptly cleaned up, equipped facilities, and prepared infrastructure to ensure the safety of visitors. Approximately 359 vessels are currently anchored at Ha Long International Cruise Port and Tuan Chau International Cruise Port. Of these, 315 vessels, accounting for 88%, are ready for operation. According to a report from the Quang Ninh Provincial Department of Transport, Typhoon No. 3 caused the sinking of 27 tourist boats and 4 transfer vessels. After the storm subsided, businesses quickly began restoration efforts, ensuring nearly 90% of the total number of vessels are ready for operation. From the morning of September 13th, the Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority began allowing tourists to stay overnight in Ha Long Bay on several itineraries. Since the beginning of the year, Ha Long Bay has welcomed approximately 2.5 million tourists, including nearly 434,000 overnight visitors. Since the beginning of September, nearly 80,000 tourists have visited Ha Long Bay. Despite being heavily impacted by Typhoon No. 3, Quang Ninh province still aims to welcome 19 million tourists in 2024.

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