There is no longer the bustling atmosphere in the town

All local restaurants and cafés have been closed between March 28 and April 15. 

After the period, the re-opening will be considered based on the epidemic situation. According to Quang Nam Province’s Tourism Association, around 95% of business services in Hoi An ancient town have been closed.

Many people said modern-day Hoi An felt like the locality 20 years ago.

Boats on Hoai River left idle 

Most of shops on streets such as Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai have been suspended 

Hoi An’s night market 

Le Van Hoang, a local resident, said that he had never seen such a quiet atmosphere in the city over the past ten years. 

Only a few foreigners are seen on local streets

Shops that provide boat services are also closed

Beaches have been suspended from March 29 

Covid-19 prevention and control messages on local streets

Cong Binh/Ngo Linh (Dtinews)