Many Northern tourist destinations reopen after storm

According to the announcement from the Town People's CommitteeSapa, the basic transportation system is guaranteed. Some tourist destinations have reopened such as Fansipan Legend Cable Car Tourist Area on September 13; Silver Waterfall, Ta Phin Stone Garden, Green Valley, Dreamy Rose Garden, Golden Stream, Love Waterfall, Ham Rong Eco-Tourism Area, Cat Cat Village reopened from September 14.

Some places such as the ancient rose hill, Muong Hoa valley, Sin Chai are being monitored to prevent risks. Currently, the weather is stable, the authorities and people continue to clean up, sanitize the landscape and closely monitor weather reports to advise tourists.

InCao Bang, after many days of heavy rain due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi and floods from upstream, the weather is now "very nice", according to Mr. Hoang Thai Binh, representative of Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourist Area. After many days of heavy rain, the water at Ban Gioc Waterfall in Dam Thuy Commune, Trung Khanh District is cloudy "but is improving". The landscape has also been renovated.

Mr. Binh added that tourism activities are taking place normally. "The road to the waterfall is at risk of landslides near Ma Phuc Pass, so other routes such as through Tra Linh town can be chosen," he said.

The Management Board also advises visitors to avoid dangerous areas near the water’s edge. Visitors should also limit water activities such as rafting, swimming or trekking on rocks. In addition, visitors should choose licensed services that ensure safety standards.

Mu Cang Chai and Tu Le,Yen Bai is sunny and the terraced fields are starting to turn yellow. The roads to the points around this area are convenient to travel, including Khau Pha Pass. Some routes from the lowlands have landslides that are being repaired by the authorities.

According to the instructions of the Yen Bai Department of Transport, vehicles traveling from Yen Bai City to Nghia Lo Town and Van Chan, Tram Tau, Mu Cang Chai districts (districts and towns in the western part of the province) follow National Highway 37 and vice versa. From Hanoi, tourists are advised to travel on National Highway 32, other routes have many landslides.

"A few motorbike tourists from Nghia Lo town came to Mu Cang Chai this weekend. It is convenient to travel between locations in the district and to accommodation areas," said Mr. A Ho, who works in tourism in Mu Cang Chai. Paragliding activities from the Khau Pha Pass area have also been reopened.

InHa Giang, a representative of the communications department of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that the weather is nice and there are no restrictions on tourism activities. However, currently, tourists have hardly returned to Ha Giang.

The Department also recommends that people and tourists do not travel to areas at risk of landslides in the area such as the roads in 4 districts of the rocky plateau: the road from Meo Vac to Nho Que river, Thuan Hoa - Thai An road, Dong Van - Meo Vac road and some roads and residential areas in Ha Giang city and Xin Man, Quang Binh.

InBa Be Lake,Bac Kan andNa Hang Lake,Tuyen Quang, water level is still high. Tourist spots and accommodation areas around the lake are still flooded. Many places still need relief. Roads around this area also have many landslides.

"The water has receded a lot compared to the beginning of the week, but the roads leading to the areas around Ba Be Lake are still flooded, and homestays cannot welcome guests yet," said a resident living near Ba Be Lake.

Mr. Le An, a backpacker with many years of experience traveling to the northern mountainous provinces, advises not to travel recklessly at this time, but to keep an eye on the weather and wait a while longer. The experience will be more complete then.

"The northern mountainous region still has many potential risks of landslides and flash floods, so tourists should wait another 1-2 weeks," said Mr. An.