Foreign tourists flock to boat rides through floodwaters in Hoi An’s ancient town
(NLĐO) - Rising floodwaters have submerged several streets in Hoi An, and many foreign tourists are opting for boat rides to view the ancient town.
Many streets in Hoi An ancient town, Da Nang City, have been recently submerged due to rising floodwaters.
In the inundated areas, especially near the junction with Bach Dang Street, many residents launched small boats to offer tourist rides, mainly for foreign visitors, giving them a chance to experience gliding through the ancient town during the flood season.
Many foreign tourists were waiting for their turn to take boat rides through the floodwaters and view the ancient town of Hoi An along Chau Thuong Van street
Each boat carries 4 to 6 passengers and is equipped with life jackets.
Some people chose to view flooded Hoi An from famous Chua Cau
Each trip usually lasts 10–15 minutes, traveling along the flooded streets, with prices ranging from tens of thousands of Vietnamese dong to over 100,000 VND per passenger
Many tourists were excited by the sight of Hoi An during the flood season
Floodwaters were lapping at the edge of the sidewalk along Chau Thuong Van Street, yet many visitors still gathered there to eat, drink, and enjoy the view
Mr. Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chairman of the Hoi An Ward People’s Committee, said local authorities have advised residents not to operate boat-ride services for tourists during the flood season, and that boats should only be used to evacuate people stranded in inundated areas.
According to Mr. Cuong, many residents have begun offering boat rides because there is tourist demand. However, the boats only carry passengers through flooded sections in the center of the ancient town, where the water is calm and there are no strong currents.