Tourists are starting to flock to Ba Ria-Vung Tau for the holidays.

On the first day of the April 30th holiday, the weather was hot and humid from early morning, somewhat limiting outdoor activities.

Back Beach is crowded with people swimming in the afternoon.

Observations in Vung Tau City show that Bai Sau beach was bustling this morning, with both locals and tourists who had arrived in Vung Tau the previous evening. The beach was clean; however, the high tide narrowed the sandy area, limiting the space for recreation .

Ms. Phan Thi Hanh ( from Dong Nai province ) said that she and her colleagues arrived in Vung Tau last night after work because the whole group wanted to go swimming early. "The beach is clean, not too crowded, and there's plenty of space to relax," Ms. Hanh shared.

Guests staying at Emerald Ho Tram Resort watched the live broadcast of the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country.

In the morning, places like Vong Nguyet Hill, Nghinh Phong Cape, Bai Dau area, and the road to the lighthouse were quite crowded with young tourists watching the sunrise and taking photos. By around 8 a.m., the sun was shining intensely, and these public spots were almost deserted.

By afternoon, the weather had calmed down, and tourists began flocking to the beach. From 5 PM onwards, beaches throughout the province, such as Bai Sau, Bai Truoc, Long Hai, and Ho Tram, were packed with people swimming and having fun.

Tourists check in with the national flag at Vias Hotel Vung Tau.

In accommodation establishments, instead of the regulated check-in time between 2 PM and 3 PM, guests tend to check in later due to late check-out from previous nights. Accommodation providers report that most of their guests are from Ho Chi Minh City.

According to statistics from the Department of Tourism, the total number of visitors to Ba Ria-Vung Tau on April 30th was 99,356, an increase of 50.56% compared to the same period last year. There were 18,572 overnight stays, including 2,056 international visitors. Total tourism revenue is estimated at over 72 billion VND, an increase of 40.7% compared to the same period last year. Accommodation revenue alone reached nearly 22 billion VND. Occupancy rate was approximately 45% of the province's total.

Text and photos: DANG KHOA

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