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Vietnam’s Hoi An crowded, bustling on opening night of National Tourism Year

Vietnam’s Hoi An crowded, bustling on opening night of National Tourism Year

Sunday, March 27, 2022, 12:06 GMT+7
Vietnam’s Hoi An crowded, bustling on opening night of National Tourism Year
Tourists take boat trips along the Hoai River in Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

A sea of tourists was recorded in Hoi An, a popular destination in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam, on Saturday evening, as the locality marked the opening of the National Tourism Year 2022.

Visitors congregated at the Hoai River Square, Nguyen Hoang Night Street, and the Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the heart of Hoi An City.

The Hoai River, which flows through the ancient town, was lit up by countless boats carrying colorful lanterns as they took tourists for a trip along the waterway.

Nguyen Hoang Night Street is filled with visitors in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

Nguyen Hoang Night Street is filled with visitors in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

Streets along the river, namely Tran Phu, Nguyen Phuc Chu, Chau Thuong Van, and Ton Nu Ngoc Hoa, were also illuminated with bustling eateries and lantern shops.

Visitors had the opportunity to participate in traditional folk games and purchase various types of souvenirs in Hoi An Ancient Town.

Many tourists said they were very excited to see Hoi An enter its festive season following a long halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province is crowded on March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

A street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam is crowded on March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

“It’s been a while since I last came to Hoi An,” said Nguyen Minh Phuong from Ho Chi Minh City.

“The streets with colorful lanterns, the shimmering Hoai River, and the vibrant night streets have helped Hoi An Ancient Town leave a beautiful impression on tourists.”

Authorities in Hoi An City said they have been running a program from March 24 to 27 to highlight the traditional features of the old town.

A restaurant in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

A restaurant in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

The program includes an artwork exhibition, a book display, the presentation of local dishes, a traditional costume show, a market fair, and folk games.

The city has also prepared a variety of activities and festivals for the rest of the year to mark the National Tourism Year 2022.

A crowd is seen on the bridge crossing the Hoai River in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

A crowd is seen on the bridge crossing the Hoai River in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

The National Tourism Year 2022 officially kicked off during a ceremony in Hoi An City on Saturday evening, which was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, heads of the country’s tourism sector, and local authorities.

Themed ‘Quang Nam – The Green Tourist Destination,’ the National Tourism Year 2022 will have more than 190 main activities held in the central province and other localities across Vietnam.

People take part in a traditional folk game in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

People take part in a traditional folk game in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

Souvenir stalls in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

Souvenir stalls in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, March 26, 2022. Photo: Le Trung / Tuoi Tre

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