Hạ Long Bay resumes normal operations of tourist boats on September 13. VNA Photo

Hạ Long Bay in the northern province of Quảng Ninh, one of the localities hardest hit by Typhoon Yagi, officially resumed normal operation of tourist boats on September 13, nearly a week after being ravaged by the typhoon.

Tourism activities have gradually returned to normal in Hạ Long thanks to efforts by the local authorities and residents during a 7-day campaign to address the aftermaths of the typhoon. With the spirit of cooperation and unity, local residents and functional forces have proactively cleaned up the environment and beautified the urban area.

Tourist boats have been maintained and repaired to ensure safety standards for restoring operations as soon as possible.

Nearly all the 80 vessels of this kind are ready to welcome guests again starting September 13. Tourism service businesses in Hạ Long city also focus on preparing infrastructure and personnel conditions to welcome tourists back.

After the super storm, many groups have chosen Hạ Long as their destination, especially international tourists. The Hạ Long international passenger port reopened to welcome international visitors to the bay from September 10. It received over 70 vessels with more than 1,500 tourists from China and the Republic of Korea (RoK). However, to ensure absolute safety for tourism activities on the bay, tourist pick-up activities at the port were temporarily suspended to conduct safety inspections.

Nguyễn Thái Hưng, General Director of the Saigon – Hạ Long Hotel, said the establishment has promptly implemented all necessary measures to meet safety requirements for tourists.

Hạ Long aims to attract over 9.5 million visitors in 2024.