Where to hang out on National Day

Published: Friday, August 27, 2010

The bumper boats at Suoi Tien Park. HCMC’s tourist parks are putting on extra entertainment for the holiday - Photo: Tuong Vi
Local tourism parks will host heaps of activities to celebrate National Day next week.  Dam Sen Park in HCMC’s District 11 and Suoi Tien Park in District 9 will organize fireworks displays on Sep 2 from 8.30-9p.m.

Dam Sen Park will present two new comedy and puppet shows for kids by Idécaf called Son Tinh Thuy Tinh and Beauty and the Beast - two sessions everyday from Sep 2-5. HCMC circus troupe, local singers, hip hop and break dancers will also be performing.

Lotus is on the menu at Huong Sen restaurant at the park with a selection of dishes made from the Vietnamese vegetable priced around VND20,000. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs such as jewelry, paper products, bamboo, wood, stone or porcelain and calligraphy works.

Entrance for adults is VND45,000 and VND30,000 for children.

Suoi Tien is also welcoming tourists for the holiday. You can relax at Tien Dong beach, and play in the machine generated waves. The prices for an adults and children are VND55,000 and VND35,000 respectively. Dolphin and sea lion performances cost VND20,000-30,000.

Other activities include a laser gun battleground, treasure hunts and crocodile fishing with prices ranging from VND5,000 to VND15,000. You can also watch a 4D movie, Wild Africa, for VND40,000.

National Day tickets will be the same as every other day - VND25,000 per child and VND 45,000 per adult.

As well as the regular attractions, Dai Nam Tourism Park in Binh Duong Province will have shows with magicians, circus troupes and swimsuit fashion shows. The entrance tickets for kids and adults are VND25,000 to VND40,000.

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