Foreign tourists explore Hoi An from different angle as floodwaters rise

Foreign tourists enjoy cyclo rides along the Hoai River.

Streets like Bach Dang, Nguyen Phuc Chu, and Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa near the river were flooded on Monday afternoon, with the deepest point reaching about 40 cm.

This was the deepest flood in Hoi An since the beginning of the year.

The flooding was triggered by the discharge of water from Song Tranh 2 Hydropower Plant, around 100 kilometers from Hoi An.

A group of South Korean tourists enthusiastically rolled up their pants to wade through the floodwaters.

Other visitors opted to stick to the sidewalks to avoid getting wet.

A group of Korean tourists, standing in the floodwaters near the Japanese Bridge, listened as a tour guide shared information about Hoi An's history.

The annual flood season in central Vietnam typically runs from late October to January.

Nham, a tourist from Hanoi, posed for photos in her ao dai costume amidst the rising floodwaters.

Despite the flooding, she said that the weather cleared up on Monday afternoon, allowing her to have a memorable experience in the town.

Some Western tourists hired bicycles to ride through the floodwaters.

In areas with deep flooding, authorities have placed warning signs.

Despite the flooding, boat operators continued to take tourists to release flower lanterns onto the Hoai River, preserving the town's sense of tradition and charm.

Tourists gathered on both banks of the Hoai River on Monday afternoon.

As night fell, the town was illuminated by lanterns, with many visitors wading through the water to continue their exploration.

Currently, rain upstream on the Thu Bon River has decreased, and the hydropower plant has reduced its water discharge.

Authorities reported that the floodwaters in Hoi An began to recede slowly by Tuesday.