A stark contrast seen as Quang Ninh resumes post-pandemic services

Quang Ninh resumes its local tourism services from September 21 in tight COVID-19 control. Beaches, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops have re-opened their door after three months elapsed without a single community case of COVID-19.

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Thousands of local people rush to public beaches such as Bai Chay and Hon Gai, entertaining themselves following a COVID-19 hiatus.

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Though beaches are allowed to receive back local visitors, tight pandemic control measures are in place to ensure the visitors’ safety.

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Parks and flower gardens also attract large numbers of local residents to join in sporting activities.

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Thousands of people head to Square 30/10 in Ha Long city to watch the moon rise and enjoy lion dances during the Mid-Autumn Festival that falls on September 21.

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Hotels and restaurants are lit up colourfully to welcome back the first customers after a long period of closures due to COVID-19 risks.

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In contrast, key tourist sites such as Tuan Chau have received no tourists at all, except for security officers at work.

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Plenty of food outlets and coffee shops in the tourist resort remain shut down.

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Quang Ninh province has yet to re-open its doors for tourists from other localities, so tourism areas remain in limbo, a clear sign of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.