Bustling 3-region tourism
Many localities across the country are also ready to welcome tourists on the occasion of September 2nd with their own unique features. Towards the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2nd, Dien Bien province has launched a series of large-scale commemorative activities, lasting from July to September.
Highlights include the Incense Offering Ceremony at the Dien Bien Phu Martyrs' Temple (August 29) and especially the "Quintessence of the Northwest - Dien Bien 2025" Festival taking place from August 29 to 31, promising to attract a large number of tourists to this historic land.
In addition, the trend of tourist migration also opens up opportunities for other localities to promote stimulus programs, attracting groups of tourists who want to relax with their families and leave their place of residence.
According to records from a number of hotels and travel companies, many customers have tended to switch to resort tours such as Hoa Binh , Ninh Binh, Sa Pa, Ha Long, Da Lat, Phu Quoc...
Search data shows that the top 5 most popular destinations for the 2.9 holiday are: Hanoi (up 4,418% compared to last year), Nha Trang, Da Nang, Da Lat and Vung Tau. Domestic tours are diverse and popular destinations for the 2.9 holiday include: North (Quang Ninh, Lao Cai, Ninh Binh), Central (Hue, Da Nang), South (An Giang, Lam Dong, Gia Lai).
Ms. Thanh Mai (Da Nang) said, “For the past few years, every holiday, my family has chosen to go to the beach. This year, my children decided to take the whole family to Phu Quoc. I heard that there are many new entertainment areas there and the beach is also very beautiful and peaceful. My family wants to have a truly relaxing vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.”
This year, tourists tend to book rooms and services earlier than usual, especially at coastal accommodations and luxury cruise services. September 2 is still the end of summer, the weather is relatively cool, with little rain, favorable for outdoor activities.
In addition, many families tend to choose to travel nearby, both saving costs and being proactive in their schedules. Cruise operators predict that the number of passengers booking ships will increase by about 15-20% compared to the same period in 2024.
Airfares increase, Hanoi becomes a "hot spot"
This year’s September 2nd holiday, with a series of important commemorative events and a long break, is creating a vibrant tourism wave across the country. In particular, flights to Hanoi are becoming the focus with a surge in bookings.
Specifically, the journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi during the September 2 holiday is expected to have one-way economy class tickets from 2.1 - 5.6 million VND and business class from 5.3 million VND or more.
For a round-trip ticket, the total cost for the Ho Chi Minh City - Hanoi route can range from VND5 - 7.5 million for economy class, depending on the airline and time slot. Booking tickets close to the holidays can cause prices to increase even more due to limited supply.
In addition, other popular routes also recorded an upward trend in prices. The route from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang has a round-trip ticket price from 2.6 million VND or more. The route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc has a common one-way ticket price from 900 thousand - 1.9 million VND...
Despite the price adjustment, this is still a suitable level for the peak tourist season, especially on short flights or flights with many airlines.
Hanoi: The focus of the September 2nd holiday
The capital Hanoi is the center of attention of the whole country on the occasion of September 2nd this year, not only because of its great historical significance but also because it is the place where a large-scale parade and march will take place to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Data from online hotel booking platform Agoda shows that Hanoi is leading the travel trend during the National Day holiday on September 2 with the number of accommodation searches increasing more than 44 times compared to 2024.
According to information from the Railway Transport Joint Stock Company, nearly 14,000 passengers booked train tickets for the National Day holiday on September 2, of which, at Hanoi Station, there were nearly 6,000 passengers taking the train, and more than 2,700 passengers arriving at Hanoi Station.
Phuong Anh (Lam Dong) excitedly shared, “This September 2nd is the first time I have been to Hanoi on such a big National Day. I have planned for several months to witness the parade. I think this will be a very memorable experience, immersing myself in the heroic historical atmosphere and exploring the ancient capital.”
To attract tourists, the capital’s tourism industry has introduced many new product groups, especially unique night tourism products. Among the 20 new night tourism products, the most prominent are the “Tran Vu Bell” program at Quan Thanh Temple, the “Nam Thang Long Heritage Road” route and the “Dao Hoc Road” tour. These products promise to bring profound and new cultural and historical experiences to tourists when exploring Hanoi at night.
Mr. Tuan Hung (Hanoi) said: “My family decided to stay in Hanoi during this holiday. It is both to avoid the crowds at distant tourist destinations and to enjoy the great celebration atmosphere of the capital.”
“My children are very excited to watch the parade at Ba Dinh Square and participate in cultural activities and festivals at Thong Nhat Park. Moreover, Hanoi also has many new and attractive night tourism products, we want to try them out,” said Mr. Hung.
A special highlight is that Hanoi will put into operation high-quality night trains from August 19, notably the tourist train named “Nam Cua O”. This train will officially depart on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025), towards the anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.
Experience on the modernly designed "Nam Cua O" ship, integrating a folk art stage performing genres such as Xam, Cheo, Chau Van, bringing an artistic space imbued with traditional Hanoi culture.
Visitors can enjoy drinks at the bar and skylight space while admiring Hanoi's night scene. The train runs 2 trips/day, including the route connecting Hanoi with Tu Son (Bac Ninh) and the route around the inner city at night, helping visitors experience the vibrant space of old Hanoi in the heart of the modern city.
This train is also combined with a sightseeing tram to Do Temple, enhancing the spiritual and historical cultural experience, expanding the journey to explore the rich suburban area. The "Five Gate" train is expected to become a new symbol of Hanoi night tourism, contributing to conveying historical and cultural stories through multi-dimensional experiences right on the train.
Cultural space spread
In addition, special festivals and exhibitions also contribute to enriching the choices for tourists. The Hanoi Beverage Festival 2025 will take place from August 29 to September 2 at Thong Nhat Park, introducing typical drinks such as egg coffee, lotus tea, and traditional tea.
The exhibition of socio-economic achievements with the theme "80 years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" will take place from August 28 to September 5, 2025 at the National Exhibition Center (Co Loa, Hanoi).
The exhibition will introduce and display the outstanding achievements of the country in 80 years of construction and development in various fields, especially key areas such as: Industry - technology; investment - trade; agriculture - rural areas; security - defense; foreign affairs; health, education; culture, sports and tourism.
At the same time, introduce Vietnamese culture - Country - People with 4,000 years of cultural tradition; the rich cultural diversity of 54 ethnic groups; the richness of resources, products of three regions and outstanding architectural works past and present across the country.
Introducing green industries and the green transformation and digital transformation journey of Vietnam; Vietnam's aviation and aerospace industry; Vietnam's security and defense industry; spaces of countries with especially important diplomatic relations with Vietnam; spaces of 12 Vietnamese cultural industries...
This year's September 2nd holiday is not only an occasion for people across the country to turn to the capital in national pride, but also an opportunity for the tourism industry to make a breakthrough in the last months of the year.
With thorough preparation and product diversification, both major cities and satellite destinations are ready to serve and retain tourists during major holidays, contributing to affirming the position and sustainable development potential of Vietnamese tourism.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/du-lich/ky-nghi-29-cu-bat-cuoi-mua-he-158211.html
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