Although the four-day holiday starts from Saturday, many people are deciding to leave early to avoid congestion.
It was raining at 10 am on Lang Street as long lines of vehicles were moving slowly southwards.
Nguyen Trai Street was also jammed with vehicles.
People moved at a snail’s pace on Truong Chinh Street to the Beld Road 2.
Truong Chinh Street, which leads to two major bus stations of Nuoc Ngam and Giap Bat, always sees congestion ahead of big holidays.
On Giai Phong Street, the lane leading to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station was much more crowded than the other at 11 am on August 30.
People faced difficulties travelling on motorbikes on the crowded streets during the rain.
Many people carried large-sized luggage.
A long traffic jam on the road leading to the Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
