Without going far away during the five-day break, many children select walking zones around the Hoang Kiem Lake to play their favourite games.
People have five days off work in celebration of National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1). The weather is quite favourable for outdoor activities.
Portraiting – a favourite service for elderly and young people.
Many people select shade trees to enjoy fresh air and watch games nearby.
Marking the national holiday, women don Ao Dai – the traditional long dress of Vietnamese women.
Going out to public places, holidaymakers are advised to take COVID-19 prevention and control measures, including wearing a face mask.
No only local people but foreigners also want to discover the festive atmosphere and traditional games along pedestrian streets.
Thu Le Park, another name of Hanoi Zoo, is a favourite destination for holidaymakers.
The ticket booth is always crowded with people.
The park is an ideal place for families with small children.
Children are curious to explore flora and fauna at the park.
Children are eager to play a favourite game on the lake.
“My children lie seeing with their own eyes animals at the zoo,” says Tran Thi Thu Ha, a Hanoi resident.
“I want to spend time taking my daughter to the zoo to discover the surrounding world these days,” says Nguyen Thi Lan, another Hanoi resident.
Children are curious to play games on offer at the park.
The park is expected to attract thousands of visitors during the five-day break.
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