Thousands flock to Ha Long over national holidays
VOV.VN - Thousands of visitors have flocked to Bai Chay tourism site and Ha Long Bay, leading to a sharp increase in the number of tourists during this year’s national holidays.
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| Bai Chay beach in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh is packed with tourists, causing severe traffic congestion on some roads. |
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| People choose to visit the beach due to hot holiday weather. |
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| Thousands of people arrived in Ha Long city on the afternoon of April 30 |
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| Many beaches have been expanded compared to last year’s season so they now offer a larger space for tourists. |
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| Visitors try their hands at paragliding and other seaside recreations. |
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| The prices of food and beverage services increase slightly compared to normal rates. |
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| Afterwards, rubbish is left on the beaches, making it hard to gather. |
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| Other attractions, like entertainment parks an.d ancient streets, are also open for tourists to avoid the overcrowded beaches. |
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| Shopping areas become a hive of activity in the evening. |
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| Ha Long Bay and Bai Chay tourism site see a sharp increase in the number of visitors over the long holidays. Ha Long Bay welcomes some 20,000 visitors per day, a rise of 60% against the same period last year. |










