Hoi An bustles to welcome tourists back

ĐNO - After days of being submerged in water, the ancient town of Hoi An is once again shining in the new sunshine. Tourists from all over the world have begun to stroll on the moss-covered streets, take souvenir photos at the Japanese Covered Bridge, and enjoy coffee along the Hoai River...

International tourists return to visit Hoi An. Photo: CHAU THANH

This return is not a random event but the result of determination and unity between the government, functional forces and people to bring the old town back to normal life.

From early morning, the atmosphere in the old town was bustling. On streets such as Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu, many groups of international tourists leisurely strolled, admiring the beauty of ancient, moss-covered houses.

Many tourists come to the ancient town of Hoi An after the storm and flood. Photo: CHAU THANH

Traces of rain and flood almost disappeared, giving way to a clean, tidy scene.

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

Mr. Hoang Van Hai, tour guide of Hoianlittletour Company, said that the government and people of Hoi An responded very proactively to the floods this year, especially in cleaning up the environment after the water receded.

"As the water receded, the government, military forces and people focused on cleaning up. Thanks to that, many roads flooded more than 1 meter deep took only about three days to be cleared again, helping people to quickly stabilize their lives and tourists to visit normally," said Mr. Hai.

People clean up their houses after the flood. Photo: CHAU THANH

According to Mr. Tong Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman of Hoi An Ward People's Committee, the locality identifies Hoi An as a world cultural heritage, an important tourist destination, especially during the international tourist season.

Therefore, although the flood has not completely receded, the ward mobilized all local forces, from cadres, civil servants to militia and youth union members, to carry out the motto "where the water recedes, there is sanitation".

The work to overcome the consequences also received active support from armed forces such as Military Region 5 and the City Military Command.

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Even during the flood days, there were still tourists coming to Hoi An. Now the weather is sunny, the number of visitors, especially international visitors, has increased significantly. Many tourists were excited to witness the process of people and authorities restoring the old town after the flood.

Mr. Tong Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman of Hoi An Ward People's Committee

[VIDEO] - Mr. Tong Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman of Hoi An Ward People's Committee:

Thanks to the close coordination between people and functional forces, after only a few days, the appearance of the old town was quickly restored, ready to welcome tourists.

Cafe, shop and restaurant owners simultaneously cleaned up the mud, painted and rearranged tables and chairs. The sound of brooms and water spraying mixed with cheerful laughter created a vivid picture of revival.

[VIDEO] - Tourists return to the ancient town of Hoi An after floods:

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