Hanoi (VNA) - Tourist attractions around Vietnam have begun re-openingtheir doors after “hibernating” during the COVID-19 outbreak and hope to fullytap into the opportunities brought by the four-day National Reunification Dayand International Labour Day holiday from April 30 to May 3.

The People’s Committee of the northern province of Quang Ninh decided toallow intra-provincial and inter-provincial public transport services andtourist activities from midday on May 1 on Ha Long Bay and at the Yen Tu relicsite, the Quang Ninh Museum, the provincial library, and the Tra Co - Mong Cainational tourism site. The province therefore kick-starts its touristactivities three days earlier than originally planned on May 4.

According to a document the People’s Committee sent to relevantdepartments, sectors, and localities, from midday on May 1 inter-sectoralCOVID-19 prevention and control stations will take the body temperature of all visitorsto the province. To ease any congestion, those with no visible symptoms do nothave to make a medical declaration.

Inspections and patrols are being maintained at border areas such asMong Cai, Hai Ha, and Binh Lieu.

Businesses, hotels, restaurants, cafés, golf courses, and travel agentsare allowed to resume operations, while public passenger vehicles are requestedto carry half the number of regular passengers per trip and beaches have been askedto monitor any crowding.

As in previous years, many people have flocked to the Kim Lien relicsite in northern Nghe An province’s Nam Dan district - the homeland of the latePresident Ho Chi Minh - during the four-day holiday to pay their respects, as May 19 is the birthday of the leader.

According to preliminary figures, the site welcomed around 7,000 people onApril 30 and May 1. All had their body temperature taken and washed their handswith antibacterial sanitiser prior to entering the site.

Nguyen Bao Tuan, Director of the Kim Lien Relic Site Management Board,said it reopened its doors on April 28 and staff are guiding guests on diseaseprevention.

Neighbouring Thanh Hoa province has also seen an impressive number oftourists, especially to its beautiful beaches.

Deputy Director of the Thanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports, and TourismVuong Thi Hai Yen said the top priority for the local tourism sector is thesafety of tourists and the community.

Visitors must abide by all regulations on COVID-19 prevention andcontrol when at tourist attractions./.