03:08, 27/08/2020

Orchid and Monkey Islands welcome visitors back at weekend

Long Phu Tourist Joint Stock Company announced the reopening of Orchid and Monkey Islands on August 26...

Long Phu Tourist Joint Stock Company announced the reopening of Orchid and Monkey Islands on August 26. Accordingly, the 2 tourist spots welcome visitors back every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and during the national holiday (September 2) on September 1-3.
 
Reportedly, there used to be 1,200 – 1,400 visitors/ day, even up to 2,000 at weekend to Orchid and Monkey Islands in the summer tourism season (early July 2020).  However, COVID-19 has surged again, resulting in a sharp drop in tourist numbers. Together with the COVID-19 prevention measures, Orchid and Monkey Islands were temporarily closed from August 10.
 

 

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Visitors on  Orchid Island
 
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