Thu Le Park, also known as Hanoi Zoo, in Ba Dinh district is a top place for many families during their vacation time in the capital. Many people queue to buy tickets in order to visit the zoo on the morning of December 30. Thu Le Park is not only home to numerous different animals, but also offers a space for recreation and entertainment for every age group. The pedestrian street area around Ho Guom (Sword Lake) proves to be a favourite destination for many people, including children. The area is open for the three-day New Year holiday and stands as a vital hub for leisure and recreation activities, thereby catering to both tourists and locals in the heart of the capital. The site provides a beautiful background in which families can snap photos. In Ho Chi Minh City, a park along the Saigon River on the side of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Thu Duc City was inaugurated on December 23. It has become crowded on the first day of New Year holiday. Many people choose to enjoy New Year holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.