Tourist sites hit peak crowds during April 30

The nationwide travel boom reflects a growing trend of domestic tourism and a strong demand for short holiday getaways after extended working periods. In the photo, heavy traffic queues at Dong Bai ferry terminal as vehicles wait to cross to Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong city, on April 30.

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The Dong Bai ferry operator deploys all available staff and vessels to serve residents and tourists during this year’s holiday.

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Along Route 353 from the city centre to Do Son beach, Hai Phong city, long lines of cars cause mild congestion.

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Beach Area 2 in Do Son, known for strong winds, high waves and its natural golden sand, attracts large numbers of tourists (Photo: tienphong.vn)

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Local authorities in Do Son ward instructs tourism facilities, restaurants and hotels to upgrade their spaces and improve service quality for residents and visitors.

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Meanwhile, in Hanoi, many residents opt for local leisure activities such as visiting museums and parks instead of travelling far, amid rising fuel costs.

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Traditional water puppetry performances offer a cultural highlight, bringing generations together through shared experiences.

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Water-based entertainment venues in the capital city also see a surge in visitors.

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In the central city of Da Nang, popular beaches such as My Khe, Man Thai, My An and Phuoc My are crowded with holidaymakers (Photo: nld.com.vn)

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Visitor arrivals in Da Nang are forecast to rise by over 15% year on year, with hotel occupancy reaching 60–65%, and up to 75–80% at 4–5 star hotels. About 1,460 flights are expected during the nine-day peak period (Photo: nld.com.vn)

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Entertainment venues in Ho Chi Minh City turn lively as crowds gather, with many visitors wearing red T-shirts with yellow stars and waving Vietnamese flags, creating a festive and patriotic atmosphere (Photo: baotintuc.vn)

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Foreign tourists enjoy being in Ho Chi Minh City during the April 30 celebrations (Photo: baotintuc.vn)

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With diverse tourism offerings, Can Tho city continues to affirm its appeal as a key destination in the Mekong Delta (Photo: congthuong.vn)

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At tourist sites, visitors take part in water games and traditional folk activities (Photo: congthuong.vn)

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River-based experiences such as boat rides, orchard fruit tasting and “đờn ca tài tử” (Southern Vietnamese amateur chamber music) performances remain major attractions during the holiday (Photo: congthuong.vn)