Recorded on the 30th of April holiday, a large number of people and tourists from home and abroad flocked to the central area of Ho Chi Minh City to visit and play at destinations such as Independence Palace, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens...
From early morning, the Independence Palace area recorded a high increase in the number of visitors, many people lined up in long lines at the ticket sales area to wait for their turn to visit. Despite the hot weather, many tourists still patiently lined up, maintained order and excitedly experienced the historical relic space during the holiday.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Hieu (Hanoi) said that bringing his family to Ho Chi Minh City for sightseeing during the holiday is not only for fun but also an opportunity for his children to learn more about the country's history.
Meanwhile, Ms. Annie (Canadian tourist) expressed her impression of the crowded but still orderly atmosphere at the attractions, and at the same time, highly appreciated the historical and cultural significance of the locations in Ho Chi Minh City.
At Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the number of visitors flocking in also increased sharply from the morning. The ticket sales area is always crowded. Functional forces and security are arranged at the entrance to Nguyen Binh Khiem street to regulate traffic and ensure security and order.
Ms. Nguyet Anh (Binh Quoi ward) shared that this holiday is also an opportunity for her family to take their children out to play and relax after studying and working, enjoying the joyful atmosphere right in the heart of the city.
This holiday, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens organizes a series of cultural, entertainment and nature experience activities such as a simulated wedding between two giraffes, a music program themed "Echoes of Reunification Day", a free reading area, animal performance activities...
The green space and many experiential activities here help children have the opportunity to be closer to animals and the natural environment, and at the same time, create a time of connection between family members" - Ms. Nguyet Anh said.
Similarly, in the area of the War Remnants Museum, the City Post Office and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street... also welcomed many people and tourists to visit on April 30, creating a bustling atmosphere in the city center during the holiday.
During the April 30th holiday this year, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism emphasized that ensuring service for tourists is identified as a key task. The sector strengthens management and inspection of business activities, requires public price listing, and does not allow unreasonable price increases to occur.
Service quality continues to be improved in the fields of accommodation, cuisine, and transportation. At the same time, encouraging the development of environmentally friendly vehicles such as metro, electric cars, and river buses.
