At many cinemas, shopping centers, amusement parks and restaurants, the number of customers showed a high increase, especially at noon and in the afternoon. At many cinema complexes in the central area and densely populated areas, a bustling atmosphere appeared from noon.
Mr. Dao Minh Tuan (resident of Vuon Lai ward) said: "Outside at this time it's very hot, going to the cinema is both cool and entertaining. After watching, you can eat and drink right in the shopping center, quite convenient.
Representatives of hotpot and grill 88 at Van Hanh Mall said that the restaurant has reopened since the 3rd day of Tet, the number of customers has tripled compared to normal days. The later it gets, the more customers become, everyone has to queue outside, showing that people's demand for entertainment and eating after Tet is still very high and the shopping - entertainment atmosphere at shopping centers has soon returned bustling.
Not only cinemas, indoor playgrounds also recorded a high increase in visitors. In some large shopping centers, children's play areas, bookstores, and cafes are always crowded with customers.
Ms. Le Hoai An (resident of An Lac ward) said that her family prioritizes choosing cool places to play in the last days of the Tet holiday. "It's too hot, taking children to the park at noon is very tiring. Going to the shopping center is both cool and has many activities for children" - Ms. Hoai An said.
Meanwhile, outdoor amusement spots with many green trees such as Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Suoi Tien, Dam Sen... still attract tourists. Some tourists said they choose to come early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat.
At Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, from early morning, groups of families and young people have been present to stroll, visit and take photos. The paths under large trees, stone benches or refreshment counters always have visitors stopping to rest. Meanwhile, in Suoi Tien and Dam Sen, water-related games, areas with roofs or many shades attract many participants.
Mr. Quoc Cuong (resident of Tang Nhon Phu ward) shared: "It's quite hot around noon, but inside there are still many shady areas, many green trees, so it's not too stuffy. Young children still have places to play and rest. My family often takes advantage of going early, and near noon, we find a cool place to relax and then continue to visit in the afternoon.
According to records, hot weather has clearly impacted people's living and playing habits during Tet. Indoor entertainment services with air conditioning have become a priority choice, especially for families with young children and the elderly.
Information from the Southern Hydrometeorological Station said that the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and the South tends to increase in temperature. Especially in the midday period, intense heat and strong winds make spring travel more or less affected.
From morning to noon, there is a lot of sunshine and lasting 9-10 hours a day, hot sunshine appears in some eastern provinces. People traveling in spring and returning to the city need to pay attention to hot weather that will affect health. If you have to go out in the sun at noon, you need to wear appropriate clothes to protect yourself from the sun.
