Ha Long Bay Accelerates Recovery Efforts Post-Typhoon Yagi to Attract Tourists
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Ha Long Bay speeds up recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi to restore tourism services. Cleanup and repairs aim to attract international visitors by year-end 
Tourism businesses in Quang Ninh Province, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay, are speeding up recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage in early September. With international tourists expected in the final months of the year, local authorities and businesses are working diligently to restore conditions and ensure safety.
On September 15, the Ha Long Bay Management Board launched a three-day cleanup campaign, mobilizing 35 to 50 vehicles and about 150 to 200 personnel from various organizations. The cleanup aims to restore environmental sanitation in the bay, which was heavily affected by debris from the storm. Broken aquaculture rafts and household waste were scattered throughout the area, complicating efforts. In total, 19,582 houses, 23 cruise vessels, 21 shipping vehicles, and 41 fishing boats were either sunk or displaced, alongside the loss of over 1,000 fish farming cages.
The teams focused their efforts on key tourist areas, including sightseeing routes, overnight stays, the sea surface, surrounding islands, and beaches. Currently, 315 out of 359 vessels that provide sightseeing, dining, and accommodation services have resumed operations, with the remaining expected to follow soon.
The Quang Ninh Museum, another major tourist attraction, was heavily damaged by the storm but is scheduled to reopen on October 1. According to museum director Do Quyet Tien, in addition to temporary repairs, new services such as a bilingual audio guide in English and Vietnamese and a history and culture tour for students will be introduced to enhance the visitor experience. The museum aims to welcome 750,000 visitors in 2024.
Ha Long Pearl Company, known for its pearl farms and stores, is also recovering from the typhoon’s impact. The company's four tourism sites, including pearl farms at Vung Vieng fishing village and Bo Hon island, were severely affected. Despite this, My Ngoc store reopened on September 13, welcoming over 200 international tourists. The company aims to restore its operations fully by the end of 2024, with Le Pearl store expected to reopen by the end of September.
Quang Ninh Province has set an ambitious target of welcoming 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.5 million international tourists. By the end of August, the province had already received 14.7 million visitors, including 2.4 million foreign tourists.
In response to Typhoon Yagi, local authorities in several northern regions, including Quang Ninh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Sa Pa, have been working to mitigate damage and revive tourism. Ha Long Bay's Management Board resumed welcoming visitors from September 13, and the Ha Long and Tuan Chau International Passenger Ports are now fully operational, accommodating thousands of tourists.
Tourism businesses in Quang Ninh Province, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay, are speeding up recovery efforts after Typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage in early September. With international tourists expected in the final months of the year, local authorities and businesses are working diligently to restore conditions and ensure safety.
On September 15, the Ha Long Bay Management Board launched a three-day cleanup campaign, mobilizing 35 to 50 vehicles and about 150 to 200 personnel from various organizations. The cleanup aims to restore environmental sanitation in the bay, which was heavily affected by debris from the storm. Broken aquaculture rafts and household waste were scattered throughout the area, complicating efforts. In total, 19,582 houses, 23 cruise vessels, 21 shipping vehicles, and 41 fishing boats were either sunk or displaced, alongside the loss of over 1,000 fish farming cages.
The teams focused their efforts on key tourist areas, including sightseeing routes, overnight stays, the sea surface, surrounding islands, and beaches. Currently, 315 out of 359 vessels that provide sightseeing, dining, and accommodation services have resumed operations, with the remaining expected to follow soon.
The Quang Ninh Museum, another major tourist attraction, was heavily damaged by the storm but is scheduled to reopen on October 1. According to museum director Do Quyet Tien, in addition to temporary repairs, new services such as a bilingual audio guide in English and Vietnamese and a history and culture tour for students will be introduced to enhance the visitor experience. The museum aims to welcome 750,000 visitors in 2024.
Ha Long Pearl Company, known for its pearl farms and stores, is also recovering from the typhoon’s impact. The company's four tourism sites, including pearl farms at Vung Vieng fishing village and Bo Hon island, were severely affected. Despite this, My Ngoc store reopened on September 13, welcoming over 200 international tourists. The company aims to restore its operations fully by the end of 2024, with Le Pearl store expected to reopen by the end of September.
Quang Ninh Province has set an ambitious target of welcoming 19 million visitors in 2024, including 3.5 million international tourists. By the end of August, the province had already received 14.7 million visitors, including 2.4 million foreign tourists.
In response to Typhoon Yagi, local authorities in several northern regions, including Quang Ninh, Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Sa Pa, have been working to mitigate damage and revive tourism. Ha Long Bay's Management Board resumed welcoming visitors from September 13, and the Ha Long and Tuan Chau International Passenger Ports are now fully operational, accommodating thousands of tourists.
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