Thousands of people visited attractions and entertainment sites in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, the first day of the four-day public holiday to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Throughout the four-day holiday, which spans from Friday to Monday, some choose to return to hometown or travel, while others opt to spend the entire break with their loved ones in the city.

Despite the rainy weather on Friday morning, people still embraced the opportunity to enjoy their holiday outdoors.

People crowd a ticket booth at Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Among the preferred destinations, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11, and Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City were some of the top choices.

It is anticipated that Suoi Tien will receive approximately 70,000 visitors during this holiday period.

People make entrance to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Meanwhile, on Friday morning alone, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed a significantly higher number of visitors than usual. 

It is forecast that on Saturday and Sunday, the crowd at these attractions could be even larger. 

People visit Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

“To make the most of the holiday and get ready for the upcoming school year, I decided to take my children out, hoping it would ignite their enthusiasm,” said Nguyen Quang Lap, a resident of District 3, who visited Suoi Tien with his family.

Vehicles make entrance to the parking lot at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

“Although my wife and I took advantage of the opportunity and arrived early in the morning to purchase tickets quickly, upon our arrival, we were surprised to find a massive crowd at the entrance,” said Hoang Anh, a resident of District 12, who took his family to the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Other places like the Reunification Palace, the Central Post Office, and various museums also captured people’s interest, particularly the younger crowd.

People crowd a circus stage at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

A family takes photos at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

People queue at the ticket booth of the Reunification Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, September 1, 2023. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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