Ho Chi Minh City residents take to the streets to have fun on September 2nd

(Dan Tri) - On the occasion of September 2nd holiday, instead of going far away, many people choose to stay in the city, visit and relax at familiar places such as Nguyen Hue walking street, Bach Dang wharf, Turtle Lake... to avoid crowds and traffic jams.

During the National Day holiday on September 2, Ho Chi Minh City experienced scattered rains, making it difficult for people to travel. Many entertainment areas and walking streets still attracted a large number of visitors.

"This holiday is also the time for me to spend time with my family and children. The atmosphere on National Day this year is much happier than every year. I hope to have more occasions like this to be with my family," said An (27 years old).

Nguyen Hue walking street is a familiar place for people in Ho Chi Minh City.

A street vendor with colorful wigs on Nguyen Hue walking street.

Foreign tourists enjoy taking photos at Nguyen Hue walking street.

Turtle Lake (District 3) is also one of the favorite places for people to relax and have fun during the September 2nd holiday.

Many young people stroll around Turtle Lake in the cool weather at night.

At night, Turtle Lake area becomes more crowded, people coming here to have fun are mainly young people.

At Dam Sen Cultural Park (District 11), there are also many fun activities on the occasion of September 2nd. Music programs, bingo... open from 5pm to midnight to serve residents and tourists.

Mr. Minh Dung shared: "In previous years, my friends and I went to the city center to celebrate the holiday, but this year I chose to stay near home because it's convenient to travel and there's no traffic jam."

Previously, according to the reporter's records, tourists enjoyed experiencing the river bus route. This is also a place to admire the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City, the ticket price for each trip is 15,000 VND, applicable to all stations.

Ms. Pham Thanh Mai (37 years old) shared: "I have taken the river bus before, a quiet and gentle space, so this holiday, my family and I continue to experience it to feel the city from a different perspective, the river bus is a great choice for my whole family to be able to fully admire the Saigon River and the high-rise buildings."

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