Tour guide instructs tourists to pose on roadbed in Vietnam’s Central Highlands

According to the video posted on TikTok by the account @nguyenvuong11779, a group of 14 female tourists got off a coach and were directed by the tour guide to stand in a long line across the road to pose for photos.

While they were lining up for the photos, six to seven cars and motorbikes were attempting to drive through the area.

Due to the blockage, the vehicles had to slow down and either wait or dangerously navigate around the group.

The tourists only dispersed when a large coach approached and cut through the group.

The incident reportedly took place on a National Highway 24 section near the welcome gate of Mang Den Town.

In just about six hours after being uploaded, the video garnered hundreds of comments and shares.

Many people voiced their disapproval, saying that standing in a line across the road in front of vehicles was a dangerous act and posed a threat to traffic safety.

The individual behind the TikTok account @nguyenvuong11779, Nguyen Vuong, confirmed that he filmed and uploaded the video.

Vuong said that he works in the tourism service sector in Mang Den, transporting tourists and also serving as a tour guide.

He claimed that the video was filmed some time ago but argued that this action did not violate any regulations.

In response to the negative comments, he suggested that viewers did not understand and were making unfounded remarks.

According to him, tourists are allowed to stop and take photos on such road section, and if many cars come, tourists can simply move out of the way.

Upon receiving the information from Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, a leader from the administration in Kon Plong District, Kon Tum Province stated that the authorities would direct the relevant forces to inspect, verify, and take action if any violations were found.