Many families cancel camping trips because of the heat.

Hot weather has caused some families to cancel their outdoor camping plans, and camping grounds around Hanoi are deserted more than usual.

During the five-day April 30 holiday, Mr. Quang Huy's family in Hanoi planned to spend two days in the city and two days camping in the suburbs. However, the camping plan was canceled on the first day of the holiday because "it was too hot and sunny, going out was unscientific," Mr. Huy said.

Also because of the hot weather, wondering whether to go camping in Hoa Binh as planned or not, Mr. Nguyen Hai went on social media to ask: "Is camping too hot? Which location is suitable?". Many people advised him to rest at home.

The campsite provides fans for visitors. Photo: Invite each other to camp — The campsite provides fans for visitors. Photo: *Invite each other to camp*

Hoang Huy, a member with many years of camping experience, said that with the current hot weather, it would be "unbearable" to sit in a tent or under a tree during the day.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the first day of the holiday, the outskirts of Hanoi in Ba Vi recorded a temperature of over 41 degrees Celsius, Son Tay, Hoai Duc, and Ha Dong stations were all above 40 degrees Celsius. This is the temperature in the meteorological tent, the actual outdoor temperature will be 2-4 degrees Celsius higher depending on the terrain.

Northern provinces such as Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam are also hotter than 40 degrees Celsius. Of which, Ha Nam is approximately 42 degrees, Hoa Binh is widely hot over 41 degrees Celsius. The heat wave is expected to last throughout the holiday.

Staff at Trang Thieu, the most famous campsite at Ham Lon Mountain, Soc Son, said that on April 28, there was a trail running race held on the mountain, so the number of people camping was still quite large. However, according to observations by VnExpress reporters, the number of guests camping in the pine forest area was not as crowded as on normal weekends. Staff said they were still accepting reservations and food orders for April 29 and 30.

Ham Lon camp on the morning of April 28. Photo: Titan — Ham Lon camp on the morning of April 28. Photo: *Titan*

Yen So Park (Hoang Mai District), a familiar camping spot for Hanoians every weekend and on holidays, was also deserted on the morning of April 28. "This morning, my family went through Yen So Park and saw only a few people. Normally, when the weather is cool, in the morning, there is no way to squeeze in," said Mr. Minh, who lives in Linh Dam urban area.

On the forum "Inviting each other to camp" with nearly 200,000 members, many staff of tent rental sites and camping services in the Hoa Binh and Soc Son areas (Hanoi) introduced areas that still have many vacant spaces. They affirmed that they would ensure that fans and cold water were provided for guests. Camping sites near rivers and streams should be cool.

The weather is still hot in the next few days. If you still go camping during this time, you can refer to some suitable solutions. According to some experienced people, you should camp overnight, from 4pm to 10am the next morning, choosing areas with lots of trees and streams or lakes. You can also rent spacious villa-style homestays with lots of trees, where there is a camping area in the garden. When the heat becomes unbearable, you can go indoors.

Linh Huong

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