Hoi An ancient town is unusually deserted

Contrary to expectations, the number of visitors to Hoi An ancient town on the second day of the holiday was not as high as expected. Many accommodation facilities reported that a large number of guests had canceled their reservations due to bad weather.

Son Hoi An Boutique Hotel decorates the national flag on all room balconies - Photo: LUONG QUY NHAN.

According to Tuoi Tre Online on the morning of August 31, the number of visitors on the walking streets in Hoi An ancient town was quite sparse. Although it was the peak of the holiday season and the weather was sunny, the number of visitors was not as crowded as in previous years.

"Over the past two days, we have sold a fair amount of tickets, but overall it is not as crowded as expected. There are fewer international visitors this time, but in return, there are quite a lot of Vietnamese visitors," said a ticket counter staff member at Hoi An Ancient Town.

Accommodations in Hoi An said that the number of guests who booked rooms but did not show up was quite high. Many people from far away were worried about bad weather, and the fact that visitors were concentrated in the capital Hanoi to watch the parade made Hoi An this year less crowded than other years on September 2nd.

To celebrate Independence Day, in recent days, Hoi An ancient town has been decorated in the red of the national flag. The streets, balconies of hotels and restaurants have all hung flags to celebrate National Day. At souvenir shops, fashion stores, etc., decorative items with the red flag with a yellow star have also been put up, creating a bustling atmosphere.

Foreign tourists buy tickets to visit Hoi An on the morning of August 31 - Photo: BD

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City said that the total number of visitors to the city during the 4-day holiday is expected to increase compared to 2024. The average room occupancy rate is estimated at 55-60%.

From August 29 to September 2, Da Nang airport will receive 730 flights, an average frequency of 146 flights/day (an increase of 25.9% compared to the same period in 2024). The total number of flights to Chu Lai airport is 34.

Some tourist areas and destinations expected to welcome a large number of visitors during the 4-day holiday are Sun World Ba Na Hills, Nui Than Tai hot spring park, Mikazuki, 365 VinWonders Nam Hoi An water park, Hoi An ancient town...

Hotels along Vo Nguyen Giap Street, An Hai Ward and Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Hoi An area have started to decorate and hang red flags with yellow stars. Many 3-5 star hotels organize events and promotions for guests staying during the holiday.

Souvenir stalls on the sidewalks of the old quarter sell conical hats painted with the red flag and yellow star - Photo: BD

Walking street seen from the direction of the Japanese Covered Bridge on the second day of the September 2nd holiday - Photo: BD

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/pho-co-hoi-an-thua-vang-bat-thuong-20250831151542691.htm