Why is Dalat deserted on April 30, but crowded with tourists after May 1?

On the afternoon of May 3, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lam Dong said that during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, Da Lat City and localities in the province are estimated to welcome about 240,000 visitors to visit and relax (an increase of about 14.3% over the same period in 2024).

Of which, international visitors are estimated at 14,000 (up 75% over the same period in 2024), domestic visitors are estimated at 226,000 (up 11.9% over the same period in 2024), the number of over-stay visitors is estimated at 160,000 (up 23% over the same period in 2024).

Ngày 30.4 và sáng 1.5 năm nay, đường phố Đà Lạt khá vắng vẻ — On April 30 and the morning of May 1 this year, the streets of Da Lat were quite deserted.

This year’s holiday in Da Lat is also quite special. On the first day of the holiday (April 30), the streets of Da Lat were clear and deserted; tourist attractions were also deserted. The reason is that many people from Da Lat took the bus to Ho Chi Minh City to join in the fun, watch the parade, parade, watch the fireworks…

However, from noon on May 1, the streets of Da Lat began to bustle, crowded with vehicles from Ho Chi Minh City and many other provinces. By the evening, tens of thousands of people were present at Lam Vien Square (Da Lat City) where the final round of Dalat Best Dance Crew 2025 - Hoa Sen Home International Cup (international group) took place and at Lavender tourist area by Tuyen Lam Lake, where Noo's Chill Night - The Concert of singer Noo Phuoc Thinh took place... to watch the show.

Hàng ngàn du khách đến với sự kiện âm nhạc của ca sĩ Noo Phước Thịnh — Thousands of tourists come to the music event of singer Noo Phuoc Thinh

During this holiday, most hotels and motels do not increase prices, room rates range from 250,000 - 350,000 VND/night for single rooms, and from 450,000 - 700,000 VND/night for double rooms. 3 to 4 star hotels have slightly increased prices compared to normal days from 10 - 20%. Food and beverage prices are stable.

Đường vào chợ Đà Lạt rực rỡ cờ hoa — The road to Da Lat market is full of flags and flowers.

By early 2025, Lam Dong province will have 3,186 tourist accommodation establishments with a total of 40,749 rooms, including 451 1-5 star hotels with 13,426 rooms. Of which, there are 56 high-class hotels (3-5 stars) with 4,942 rooms and 395 1-2 star hotels with 8,484 rooms.

Mr. Le Anh Kiet, Head of the Department of Culture, Science and Information of Da Lat City, said that preliminary statistics show that the number of domestic and international visitors booking rooms before the April 30 and May 1 holidays this year reached about 70%, so there was no room shortage during the April 30 holiday this year.

According to Lam Vien (TNO)

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