People and tourists flock to the city center
According to Lao Dong Newspaper on May 1, many people and domestic and foreign tourists lined up to buy tickets to visit entertainment locations in the center of Ho Chi Minh City such as Dinh Doc Lap, Thao Cam Vien...
Queuing for more than 15 minutes without still being able to buy a ticket to Dinh Doc Lap, Ms. Phuong Quynh's family (Hoc Mon district) still felt happy and excited because of the bustling atmosphere during the 30.4/5.

""I chose Doc Lap Palace as a tourist destination because it has great historical significance, especially the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. This is one of the places you have to experience when coming to Ho Chi Minh City" - Ms. Quynh excitedly shared.
Not only Ms. Quynh, even though they have to wait to buy tickets in the sun, many people still patiently line up, keep order and are excited to visit. From early morning, the ticket sales area of Dinh Doc Lap relic was packed with people and tourists waiting for their turn.


As noon approached, the number of people pouring in increased, creating a long line around the main gate. In the bustling atmosphere of the April 30 holiday, the grounds of the Golden Eagle Palace became bustling, crowded with visitors and souvenir photos.

The Zoo also attracts a large number of family groups, especially families with young children. To serve visitors during the holiday, all vehicles and forces of the Zoo have been mobilized, ensuring safe entertainment.
Ensuring safety and rights for tourists
To make each trip during the April 30 and May 15 holidays complete and ensure a safe - civilized - friendly tourism environment, contributing to enhancing the image of Ho Chi Minh City in the eyes of tourists, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism recommends that tourists only stay at tourist accommodation facilities licensed by competent state agencies.

Select restaurants and eateries that meet standards to serve tourists; establishments certified to ensure food safety. Limit the use of food at street vendors of unknown origin, do not ensure hygienic conditions that can affect health.

In addition, beware of unreasonable price increases for service prices, tourists should refer to prices before using the service. Avoid forms of fraud, property theft, beware of subjects impersonating tour guides, selling illegal tours. Be careful with unusually cheap services, services of unknown origin.