During this year's April 30th - May 1st holiday, many provinces and cities across the country experienced a record-breaking heatwave. In Ha Tinh province, the days were intensely hot with temperatures commonly ranging from 39-42 degrees Celsius, and in some places exceeding 43-44 degrees Celsius. To escape the scorching heat, many locals and tourists flocked to the beaches to cool off.

In recent days, Xuan Hai beach (Loc Ha district) has been packed with locals and tourists swimming and eating.
Currently, Ha Tinh is experiencing peak heat, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius.
At Xuan Hai beach in Loc Ha, Ha Tinh province on the afternoon of April 30th, thousands of people, including both locals and tourists, flocked to the beach to swim, have fun, and enjoy seafood to cool off from the scorching heat that had prevailed for the past few days.
According to Travellive reporters, from afternoon to evening, Xuan Hai beach was packed with people, with almost no space left. Some tourists from neighboring provinces came to Ha Tinh for a day trip and took advantage of the opportunity to swim and have lunch at the beach.
Many young people excitedly check in at Xuan Hai beach.
With the scorching heat combined with the long holiday, thousands of people flocked to the beach to cool off.
With scorching hot weather, sometimes reaching over 43 degrees Celsius, the beaches in Ha Tinh are a popular choice for many locals and tourists.
Ms. Nguyen Hien (a local resident) shared: "I've never seen so many people coming to the beach to swim as this year. The long holiday and hot weather are what attracted so many tourists."
Xuan Hai Beach, stretching 12 km, is located in Loc Ha town, Ha Tinh province. Approximately 2 km of this beach, with its gently sloping shoreline, attracts about 90% of the district's visitors. Besides enjoying the cool sea breeze and swimming, restaurants, hotels, and service establishments in the Loc Ha beach area are also focusing on improving service quality and diversifying their menus to attract tourists.
Many shops and restaurants are located right on the beachfront, serving both locals and tourists visiting the area.

Beautiful beaches, gently sloping shores, and an abundance of fresh seafood are the advantages of beach tourism in Loc Ha, Ha Tinh.
Cúc Nguyễn (26 years old) said: "Even though the beach is very crowded, the atmosphere is still cooler and more comfortable than at home. Today, the temperature peaked at 43 degrees, so I guess if you mention places for fun and entertainment right now, everyone will immediately think of the beach first."
Cuc Nguyen enjoys going to the beach on the hottest days of the year.

With the scorching heat combined with the long holiday, thousands of people flocked to the beach to cool off.
At this time of year, along the road leading to Xuan Hai beach, there are also many cantaloupes and watermelons that the locals have grown, harvested, and are selling themselves.
Video shows Xuan Hai beach in Loc Ha, Ha Tinh province, packed with people on a day of extreme heat:

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