Dong Nai City welcomes over 190,000 tourists during April 30–May 1 break

During the four-day holiday marking April 30 and May 1 (from April 30 to May 3), Dong Nai City received more than 190,000 visitors for sightseeing and accommodation. Of these, domestic tourists accounted for over 184,000 arrivals, while international visitors exceeded 6,000. Total tourism revenue was estimated at approximately VND 146 billion.

Visitors check in at the Dong Nai City welcome symbol along the riverside road in Tran Bien Ward while attending an art program celebrating the April 30 holiday and the establishment of Dong Nai City. Photo: Ngoc Lien

According to inspections and surveys by the City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, during the holiday, accommodation service prices were generally stable, with an average room occupancy rate of 40-45% (specifically, accommodation facilities in tourist areas and attractions reached 95-100% occupancy).

Tourist sites in Dong Nai are decorated to celebrate the national holiday, attracting large numbers of visitors. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Several destinations attracted significant numbers of tourists, notably Son Tien Tourist Area, with around 80,000 visitors; Buu Long Tourist Area, with over 17,000; and Suoi Mo Tourist Area, with more than 16,000. Other destinations such as Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai Nature and Cultural Reserve, Bo Cap Vang Ecotourism Area, the  S’tieng Ethnic Culture Preservation Area in Bom Bo Hamlet, and Bu Lach Grassland continued to draw visitors for leisure, sightseeing, and experiential activities, each receiving between 3,000 and 9,000 visitors during the holiday.

Son Tien is the most modern tourist area in Dong Nai.

At tourist areas and attractions, measures to ensure security, order, and visitor safety were implemented effectively, with no sudden price hikes reported. Notably, this year’s holiday was marked by the establishment of Dong Nai City as of April 30, 2026. Accordingly, the cityscape, tourist areas, and attractions were decorated to welcome the city, while art and culinary programs celebrating the holiday and Dong Nai City’s special event received positive feedback from visitors.

By Ngoc Lien – Translated by Mai Nga, Minho