Most of tourist sites in Da Nang are reopening to the public after the municipal government has lifted the nearly one-month closure order due to the coronavirus pandemic.   

Both ticket sellers and buyers wearing face masks at the Sun World Ba Na Hills

These tourist spots have taken all necessary steps and precautions to ensure the safety of their staff and visitors after resuming operations.  

Head of the Management Board of the Marble Mountains Tourist Area Nguyen Van Hien said the special national relic site was open free for all visitors during the recent public holidays, but visitor numbers only stood at 1,200.

However, Mr Hien said although the Marble Mountains Tourist Area saw low visitor numbers, this was a positive signal for the post-pandemic recovery environment in the coming time.

The Sun World Ba Na Hills are allowed to offer some services, including cable cars, outdoor entertainment areas, food and beverage services, accommodation services and restaurants after reopening on 30 April. However, restrictions remain in place in indoor entertainment facilities and activities in this site. Included are Fantasy Park which is the largest indoor entertainment centre in Southeast Asia, wax museum, cinemas, bars, karaoke bars, pubs, massage parlours, arts performances, swimming pools and sports activities.

Visitors to this site are required to use face coverings, clean their hands often, and maintain a safe distance from others while they visit here in order to keep themselves and others safe.

The Museum of Da Nang and the Museum of Cham Sculpture started to welcome back visitors on 30 April and 4 May respectively.

Director of the Da Nang Museum Huynh Dinh Quoc Thien said his museum is open free for all visitors in a bid to increase the number of visits to this site.

Director Thien noted his museum and its surrounding spaces were frequently disinfected during the 3-week closure due to coronavirus. Also, the museum focused on enhancing the quality of its services and its guides in a bid to make this site more inviting to locals and visitors from both home and abroad.

Mr Huynh Duc Trung, the Head of Travel Management Office, said the municipal Department of Tourism has asked travel agencies, tourist sites and accommodation establishments to strictly follow the city's infection prevention and control rules in an effort to protect the public and help prevent a second wave of coronavirus. Included are strict implementation of health check procedures for visitors, and requiring their guests to use face coverings and clean hands often.

By MAI QUE - Translated by MAI DUNG