Recorded at Saigon Centre shopping center, the number of customers flocking in increased sharply in the last days of the Lunar New Year holiday. The main hall area, fashion and cosmetics stalls and food stalls are always bustling. Many families take advantage of the first days of the year to both stroll and shop.
During Tet in Ho Chi Minh City, the weather is quite hot, so my family chose to go to a shopping center that is both cool and has many services. I take the whole family to eat, watch movies and then buy a few dishes at the beginning of the year" - Ms. Le Phuong Ngan (resident of Khanh Hoi ward) shared.
At Vincom Center Dong Khoi, the atmosphere is also no less vibrant. Brands simultaneously launch spring promotions, attracting visitors and shoppers. The Tet decoration area with miniatures and spring flowers has become a check-in point loved by many young people and families.
Mr. Dang Hoang Nam - a tourist from Da Nang - said: "I was quite surprised that the shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City is so crowded. The atmosphere is very fun, with many activities and beautiful photos, so I visited it.
At Gigamall shopping center, Van Hanh Mall... parking lots are often full. Children's playgrounds, cinemas, and restaurants are all crowded with customers.
According to a representative of a large shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City, Tet is a time when purchasing power and entertainment demand increase. Many people choose shopping centers as destinations due to convenience, diverse services and not dependence on weather.
Besides shopping, the trend of spring travel combined with service experience is also becoming popular. Culinary areas, cafes, and cinemas are always bustling, especially in the evening hours.
