HCMC: Squeezing in the hot sun to check-in at a new emerging location like in the Maldives

(Dan Tri) - Under the harsh sunlight of a midweek day, many young people still choose to go to an outdoor complex in the suburbs of Ho Chi Minh City to check-in with photos like in Bali or the Maldives.

More than 12km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, The Cloudest (An Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) is an outdoor space complex combining many entertainment, dining and relaxation services. The campus is designed in a boho style, inspired by deserts and tropical resorts.

Recently, this place has suddenly become a check-in spot attracting young people thanks to beautiful pictures like Maldives or Bali (Indonesia) with a large blue swimming pool, overflowing effect, standing out in the middle of the campus, next to a long sandy beach, coconut trees and beds, hammocks, and tents arranged to create the feeling of being at the beach.

Young people lined up, waiting to check-in at a new popular location in Ho Chi Minh City ( Video : TikTok @vuhao2112).

Over the weekend, a video recording the crowded scene on the small concrete road leading to the restaurant attracted attention on TikTok. Long lines of motorbikes and cars waiting to enter the restaurant made many people surprised by the attraction of this place.

According to Dan Tri reporter’s records at noon on a weekday, the number of visitors here is still quite crowded. Many seating areas are full, the small tents around the campus are almost full. Under the swimming pool, many adults bring children to play and cool off.

Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong (19 years old, Binh Chanh district) said she had to travel more than an hour to get to the shop at 9am.

Thuy Duong chose to come at noon to avoid the crowds and take photos more easily. However, the harsh sunlight made moving around outdoors hot and uncomfortable (Photo: Cam Tien).

"I chose to go in the middle of the week to avoid the crowds, but in reality, when I arrived, the place was still quite crowded. By noon, most of the guests went inside and took shelter under tents," Thuy Duong said.

She commented that the outdoor area was quite well-invested, with many eye-catching photo angles with beds, hammocks... making her feel like she was in Bali or Maldives. In addition, Thuy Duong advised everyone to prepare hand fans, sun umbrellas and especially not to forget good sunscreen to protect the face and body.

Meanwhile, Kim Chi (Binh Chieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) also traveled about 30 minutes with a group of 3 friends to come here with a familiar photographer. Before that, she had watched the promotional videos and thought this place was quiet and had a relaxing space.

"When I arrived, I was surprised to see that the place was quite crowded, even though it was midweek. The weather was also quite hot. Anyone planning to come should be mentally prepared to see if they like crowded places or not," she said.

Kim Chi said her main purpose of coming here was to take photos so she didn't expect much from the drinks. She commented that the prices of the drinks were a bit high but in return there were many beautiful angles to take "virtual life" photos.

After taking photos outdoors, many people flocked indoors to avoid the sun and rest (Photo: Cam Tien).

Photographer Mr. Co (HCMC), who took photos for Kim Chi's group, said this was his first time here. Before that, he had consulted online comments and received many recommendations from friends and acquaintances in the profession. "Most people rated the scenery as beautiful, but the service was not really professional, the staff were not enthusiastic in supporting," he said.

Mr. Co said that choosing the time to take photos here is quite difficult. Early morning when the sun is not yet out or afternoon after 4:30 pm is the ideal time because the light is soft and even, making the photos more beautiful. However, this is also the time when there are many customers, so it is difficult to choose a suitable location.

Many people accept that noon is less crowded, but the harsh light makes it uncomfortable for models. "It's hard to avoid having people in the background, but current AI technology helps to remove people quite easily," Mr. Co shared.

Spacious space with many beautiful "virtual life" shooting angles is what attracts young people to this address (Photo: Cam Tien).

According to the restaurant, the food service is also diverse, including floating breakfast, seafood BBQ party, outdoor barbecue and cocktail bar at night. In the evening, the venue organizes music nights with DJ in a green space with soft yellow light.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/tphcm-chen-chan-giua-troi-nang-de-check-in-dia-diem-moi-noi-nhu-o-maldives-20250521200048896.htm