As the April 30-May 1 holiday approaches, people's travel needs increase, especially to famous destinations such as Ha Long. However, finding a suitable place to stay here at this time is not easy.
According to records, many tourists when contacting to book rooms at 3-star hotels or higher in Bai Chay area, Ha Long city all received the regretful answer: "Please understand, the hotel is fully booked at this time". The "room shortage" situation not only occurs at hotels but also spreads to villas for rent for families and groups of friends. Even these types of accommodation quickly announced that they were fully booked, leaving many tourists surprised.
Many hotels, cruise ships, and overnight ships in Ha Long (Quang Ninh) have stopped receiving guests during the April 30 - May 1 holiday.
In that context, only a few small and medium-sized hotels, motels located far from the center of Bai Chay, or hotels with less than 50 rooms on the Hon Gai side have available rooms. However, these options often do not meet the needs of the majority of tourists, especially those who want a comfortable and convenient vacation.
Not only onshore accommodation services, dinner on the bay and overnight stay on cruise ships have also become "hot" products sought after by many tourists. During the April 30 - May 1 holiday, most businesses providing these services are fully booked and do not accept any more guests. Tour agents have also sold out tickets several months in advance, showing the strong attraction of this unique travel experience.
The government also opened additional tours in neighboring areas to reduce the number of tourists flocking to Ha Long Bay during this time.
The "room shortage" situation in Ha Long during the April 30 - May 1 holiday is a warning for tourists who plan to come here during this time. Booking early is extremely necessary to ensure a satisfactory place to stay and avoid unnecessary troubles.
In recent years, when the April 30 - May 1 holiday comes, Ha Long city has become a "hot" destination on the Vietnamese tourism map, attracting a huge number of visitors. According to statistics, the number of visitors to Ha Long during this time often accounts for 50-60% of the total number of visitors to the whole Quang Ninh province, equivalent to about 200,000 visitors.
In recent years, when the April 30 - May 1 holiday comes, Ha Long city has become a "hot" destination on the Vietnam tourism map.
The attraction of Ha Long not only comes from its majestic natural beauty, but also from its unique sea tourism experiences. Most visitors coming here want to immerse themselves in the cool, clear blue water of the ocean. Therefore, on the afternoon of April 30, Bai Chay beach was always "packed" with people, creating a vibrant and bustling scene.
In particular, on the occasion of April 30 - May 1 this year, Ha Long city also organizes the Carnaval Festival, a unique cultural event that is gradually becoming a symbol of the coastal city. The festival brings together thousands of domestic and international artists, promising to bring top-notch artistic performances, attracting tens of thousands of people and tourists to participate.
In particular, on the occasion of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, Ha Long City will organize the Carnaval Festival, a unique cultural festival that is gradually becoming a highlight of the coastal city.
With the development of transport infrastructure, especially the Hanoi-Hai Phong-Ha Long-Mong Cai expressway, traveling to Quang Ninh has become easier than ever. Most tourists choose to travel by private vehicle, leading to local traffic congestion on the roads in Bai Chay during rush hour.
To reduce the burden on the tourism industry and ensure the rights of tourists, ship owners operating routes to island communes in Van Don district have signed a commitment not to increase ticket prices until the end of 2025. This is a positive move, helping tourism businesses feel secure in implementing previously signed tours. If ship ticket prices increase, the risk of "breaking" tours is very high, causing damage not only to tourism businesses but also affecting shipping lines and people in the tourism business.
