Da Nang "stays still" in the middle of the COVID-19 outbreak
The city was lit with night lights, but the bus stations were empty, and boats were anchored every day since the second outbreak of Covid-19.
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| The panorama of Da Nang shimmering in the night with the views of Han River Bridge, Dragon Bridge and Tran Thi Ly Bridge from afar on the evening of July 27, the first day of social distancing. The set of photos, taken by young photographer named Ha Vu Linh (Da Nang local), aims to capture the peaceful moments during the time of pandemic. Da Nang was the first province in Vietnam to record nCoV infections in the community on July 25, marking an end to the 99-day series of no community cases. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Buses parked in lines parked at the Nhu Nguyet bus stop, at the foot of Thuan Phuoc bridge, Hai Chau district on the evening of 8/8 (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Thuan Phuoc Bridge is lit with lights, no vehicles join the traffic, even though it's just over 7 pm on July 30. On the other side of the bridge stands the hotel with lights on in 65 rooms to form a heart shape and the word DN (Da Nang). "This lighting is seen as a spiritual symbol, a driving force, contributing to the fight against the pandemic", said the hotel representative. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Dragon Bridge is sparse at 6 pm on August 10. Dragon Bridge has a unique architecture simulating a dragon in the Ly Dynasty, crossing the Han River, connecting the international airport with beautiful beaches. It also serves as a symbolic bridge of Da Nang tourism. Da Nang has such names as "city of bridges" or "city of light" with many buildings and resorts. It was recognized as a class I urban in 2003, as the center of the central coastal zone. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| The corner of Dong Da - Bach Dang street is empty. Han River port, Hai Chau district is not active on the morning of August 6. Normally, visitors can depart at this tourist pier to see the city center at night and the beauty of the bridges. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Taxis parked in the premises of the Fair - Exhibition Center, Cach Mang Thang 8 street, Cam Le district, on the morning of August 8. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| The intersection of 2-9 street, Cam Le district. As noted by the author Vu Linh, the people of Da Nang strictly abide by the regulations during social isolation. Everyone has to stay at home, only go out in case of great necessity. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Vessels parked close to each other in Tho Quang boat lock, Son Tra district did not go to sea due to social distancing policy. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Fanciful dawn on Linh Ung - Son Tra Pagoda on August 7. The pagoda complex includes a 67-meter-high statue of Buddha, standing on a lotus with a diameter of 35 meters. From here, visitors can see the entire Son Tra peninsula area. Son Tra peninsula, about 10 km northeast of Da Nang center, is known as the "jewel" with many famous landmarks such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Ban Co Peak and Tien Sa Port. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| The Blue Lake area is empty. The lake is located on the main road to Son Tra peninsula. It is one of the unique sights of Da Nang City, famous for its wild beauty and blue water surface. The Son Tra district authorities set up four posts to prevent people and tourists from crowding in the Son Tra peninsula, contributing to social distancing policies, joining in in the COVID-19 fight. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Quiet scene of Ngu Hanh Son at dawn, with the highlight of Quan The Am Pagoda. The pagoda was established in 1957, located at the foot of Kim Son Mountain. Covid-19 is forecasted to have complicated developments; therefore, Da Nang authorities decide to continue the second social lockdown from 0:00 on August 12 until further notice. (Photo: VN Express) |
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