Vietnam tourist destinations recover from typhoon Yagi impact, reopen

In Sa Pa, the Fansipan Legend cable car started functioning again on Sept. 13, and the Bac Waterfall, Ta Phin Stone Garden, Green Valley, Dreamy Rose Garden, Golden Stream, Love Waterfall, Ham Rong Eco-tourism Area, and Cat Cat Village reopened to visitors a day later.

But the ancient Rose Hill, Muong Hoa Valley and Sin Chai Village remain off-limits to mitigate potential risks.

With the weather now normal, local authorities and residents have been clearing roads leading to tourist areas.

In Cao Bang Province that borders China, Hoang Thai Binh, an official at the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourist Area, said the weather is "very pleasant."

After days of heavy rain due to the typhoon and upstream floods, the waterfall in Trung Khanh District, which is often hailed among the world's most beautiful, is still muddy, but its surrounding landscape has been restored.

Binh said tourism activities are back to normal, but cautioned that the road leading to the waterfall is at risk of landslides near Ma Phuc Pass and suggested using an alternative route through Tra Linh Town.

The management also advised visitors to avoid dangerous areas near the water's edge and to limit water activities such as rafting, swimming and climbing on rocks. It encouraged them to choose licensed service providers who comply with safety standards.

In Mu Cang Chai and Tu Le Towns in Yen Bai Province, the weather is sunny, and the terraced fields are beginning to turn yellow.

Roads to popular sites in this area, like Khau Pha Pass, are accessible.

Some routes from the lowlands that were affected by landslides are currently being repaired by local authorities.

A Ho, a tourism worker in Mu Cang Chai, said: "A few tourists traveling by motorbike from Nghia Lo Town have arrived in Mu Cang Chai this weekend. Travel between various points in the district is convenient."

Paragliding at the Khau Pha Pass has resumed.

In Ha Giang Province, an official from the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said the weather is good and there are no restrictions on tourism activities.

But there are no visitors yet amid general safety concerns.

At Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan and Na Hang Lake in Tuyen Quang, water levels remain high.

Tourist attractions and hotels around the lakes are still flooded, and many locations are still awaiting relief. Roads in these areas have been hit by landslides.

"The water levels have dropped significantly since the beginning of the week, but the roads leading to areas around Ba Be Lake are still flooded, and homestays are unable to accommodate guests," a person living near the lake said.

Le An, an experienced backpacker who frequently travels around the northern mountains, advised against traveling now and suggested that people should keep an eye on the weather and wait a bit longer for a more enjoyable experience.

"The northern mountains still face significant risks of landslides and sudden flash floods, and so tourists should wait another one to two weeks."