On the afternoon of 27/8, Nghe An's Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism reported that hundreds of tourist spots in the province were affected by Typhoon Kajiki. Due to ongoing heavy rain and disruptions to power and transportation, the full extent of the damage is yet to be determined.

Cua Lo, a popular tourist destination in Nghe An, bore the brunt of strong winds as Typhoon Kajiki hit the north-central coast. Signs were blown away, and trees were uprooted. The once-bustling streets, lined with dozens of restaurants and hotels, are now in ruins, with shattered glass littering the roads and many decorative elements almost completely destroyed.

The Summer Hotel on Binh Minh Street (pictured) suffered broken windows, a collapsed sign, and severe damage to the interiors of many rooms two days after the typhoon.

A representative of the Summer Hotel estimated the damage at approximately 2 billion VND. Restoration will take at least a few weeks, just days before the 2/9 holiday, the last peak of the beach tourism season.

On the afternoon of 27/8, many trees within the Cuong Temple complex were knocked down. Cleanup efforts are underway but facing difficulties due to heavy rain.

Cuong Temple, located on Mo Da Mountain in An Chau commune, is dedicated to Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong. It's a unique and large-scale ancient architectural structure, a popular attraction for visitors to Nghe An.

Over 40 km from Cuong Temple, the Quang Trung King's Temple on Dung Quyet Mountain in Truong Vinh ward is also in disarray. Fallen trees block the path to the temple, and sections of the tiled roof have been dislodged and shattered.

Each year, the Quang Trung King's Temple welcomes tens of thousands of visitors for sightseeing, pilgrimage, and worship. From the temple, visitors can enjoy views of the winding Lam River and Vinh city center.

At the Hon Mat ecotourism area in Nghia Loc commune, many structures had their signs blown away, trees uprooted, and roofs damaged.

Hon Mat is a new ecotourism site in Nghia Loc commune. It offers a cool climate and various check-in spots popular during holidays and festivals.

At the Kilometer Zero marker of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Tan Ky commune, the rising waters of the Con River flooded parts of the monument, and debris and fallen trees covered the grounds.

Kilometer Zero, the starting point of the legendary trail, was recognized as a National Historical Site on 27/4/1990. The traditional house displays artifacts such as the first granite "Zero Kilometer" marker and a wooden marker engraved with "Ho Chi Minh Trail Km 0".

In Quynh Doi village, Quynh Luu district, roofs and signs were knocked down as Typhoon Kajiki swept through.

Quynh Doi is a renowned cultural tourism destination with a rich history and tradition of scholarship, attracting visitors to explore historical sites such as the tomb and church of Ho Phi Tich, the memorial stele of Ho Xuan Huong, the tomb of Ho Tung Mau, and the Cu Chinh Lan Monument.

Local tourism authorities are working with police, military, urban environmental teams, youth groups, and women's groups to clean up and address the aftermath of the typhoon.

Nghe An is a prominent destination in the north-central region with numerous cultural and historical sites. In the first six months of 2025, local tourism experienced significant growth, welcoming approximately 6.2 million visitors, including 3.82 million overnight stays, achieving 52% of the annual plan. Total tourism revenue reached nearly 18,843 billion VND.

Tuan Anh