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Hoi An ancient town is as quiet as a sheet, shops and attractions are closed

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The COVID-19 epidemic re-emerged, Hoi An ancient town once again fell into a state of despair for tourists, causing many shops and attractions to close their doors.

At the end of April, our country had the 4th outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic. In Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, the first and only case of COVID-19 in the community up to now was announced in 5/5. As soon as the case of COVID-19 was recorded, Hoi An City decided to suspend the sale of tickets for sightseeing and walking street activities. In addition, a series of non-essential entertainment and entertainment activities must also be suspended. Since then, the ancient town of Hoi An has fallen into the doldrums of tourists. An Hoi Bridge connects the two banks of Hoai River, located in the center of the old town, which attracts a lot of tourists walking but is now deserted. The intersection between 3 main streets in the Old Quarter: Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, and Chau Thuong Van is the most crowded place for tourists, but since the COVID-19 outbreak re-emerged, the scene here has been deserted. like sheet. From the date of suspension of ticket sales, many monuments and attractions in the old quarter are always in a state of closed doors. Pictured is Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House located on Bach Dang Street. Cantonese Assembly Hall – a sightseeing spot on Tran Phu Street, is also closed. Meanwhile, the Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall was open, but there was not a single person in sight. In addition to attractions, most souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants in the old quarter are also closed and temporarily closed for business. “From May 10, the local government requested that food and beverage businesses are only allowed to sell takeaways, not serve guests on-site. Since then, me and many business households in the old quarter decided to close the shop. From last year until now, the COVID-19 epidemic has caused most of the business households that depend on tourists like my family to be in dire straits. ancient times to welcome visitors back,” shared Nguyen Mai Ly, the owner of a cafe on Bach Dang Street.

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