On the first day of Tet, a "sea of ​​people" poured into a tourist area in Chau Doc.

(NLDO) - At night, tourists take the cable car to see the whole Chau Doc city in the cold of the remote border - a memorable experience during Tet.

On the first day of the new year, going to pay respect, burn incense, and pray at Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain is one of the traditional activities that many locals and tourists choose to do.

In the first days of the new year, many tourists go to worship Ba Chua Xu on Sam mountain to pray for a peaceful, favorable and prosperous new year.

According to the reporter's records, from 8:30 a.m. to the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year 2025, tens of thousands of tourist vehicles and motorbikes of all kinds along with visitors poured into the Sam Mountain National Tourist Area in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province.

The number of people and vehicles is very large but does not cause traffic jams.

However, the traffic situation is stable because Chau Doc City Police force regulates very well from Tan Lo Kieu Luong leading to Chau Thi Te main road to the area of ​​Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam mountain.

In particular, the parking lot of Ba Chua Xu Spiritual Cultural Tourism Area and Sam Mountain Cable Car attracts most of the tourist cars and passenger cars with more than 16 seats, creating favorable conditions, significantly reducing the traffic volume during Tet, limiting traffic jams and congestion.

Crowds of pilgrims flock to Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain on the first day of Tet.

Inside the Temple of Lady Chua Xu on Sam Mountain, thousands of pilgrims sincerely worship and pay homage to Her.

Image of people worshiping inside the Lady of the Realm Temple

With a campus of 10 hectares, a parking lot with a capacity of more than 2,000 cars, 4 restaurant halls and a spacious, airy park, on the first day of the Lunar New Year this year, thousands of cars and motorbikes lined up to Ba Chua Xu Spiritual Cultural Tourism Area - Sam Mountain Cable Car to rest and regain strength after a long time traveling by car, waiting to go to Ba Chua Xu Temple to pay respects and then return to the tourist area to visit, check-in at the flower village, Ong Do street, One Pillar Pagoda and take the cable car to pay respects to Ba Chua Xu's pedestal, visit the Jade Buddha, Quan Am Temple....

The car park has a capacity of over 2,000 cars and is always busy.

In addition to hundreds of Spring-themed check-in points, Sam Mountain Cable Car also includes a colorful fireworks display every night to serve tourists during this year's Lunar New Year.

On this occasion, Sam Mountain Cable Car launched a special promotion program for pilgrimage groups to Ba Chua Xu Temple in Sam Mountain traveling by 16-seat vehicle or more. When arriving at the tourist area, they will be offered a combo of buy 1 get 1 free cable car tickets.

At the same time, visitors are transported free of charge by electric car. Children under 1.2m tall and people over 70 years old will be exempted from cable car tickets.

International tourists capture beautiful moments at the flower village in the tourist area.

The German tourist couple said they had many interesting and new experiences when coming to Vietnam during the Lunar New Year and were impressed with the Ba Chua Xu Tourist Area - Sam Mountain Cable Car because of its grandeur and many suitable constructions for sightseeing and entertainment.

Joining in the spiritual and cultural life of Vietnamese people, many foreigners also participate in the worship and incense burning activities, hoping to start a new year of peace and happiness.

Suoi Vang and Suoi Bac are popular destinations for tourists.

Groups of young people wearing lucky red ao dai check-in at Sam Mountain Cable Car

The colorful space of the flower garden, with many Tet miniatures, is the highlight of the tourist area.

Festival activities take place throughout the Tet holiday. Spring scenery with yellow apricot and peach blossoms, parallel sentences, rickshaws, pedicabs, swings, and panoramic views of the city from above... are also of interest to the people.

In particular, visitors will experience the unique Western culture when observing the lottery shows that take place continuously throughout the day.

At night, visitors take the cable car to see the whole Chau Doc city in the cold of the remote region - a memorable experience.

The cable car system operates all night long, combined with a colorful LED light system, highlighting a corner of the sky, adding to the shimmering, magical atmosphere of the border mountain town, blending into the atmosphere of welcoming Spring, the true meaning of traditional Tet.

The festival area of ​​folk games, bingo, and a stage of traditional and modern music revives the unique Southern culture.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/mung-1-tet-bien-nguoi-do-ve-mot-khu-du-lich-o-chau-doc-196250129152120708.htm