Hanoi emerges as top tourist destination for National Day holiday
VOV.VN - Travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City have reported a surge in tour bookings ahead of the National Day (September 2) holiday, with Hanoi becoming a top choice, especially among overseas Vietnamese who are eager to witness the capital’s vibrant parade and ceremonial marches.
Big tour operators such as Saigontourist, BenThanh Tourist, Du lich Viet, and Vietluxtour confirmed that demand for holiday travel is booming, despite the ongoing peak of the 2025 summer travel season.
Doan Thi Thanh Tra, deputy general director of Saigontourist, shared that the popularity of the parade has prompted the company to revise its tour plans twice to accommodate the increasing number of bookings.
She revealed that a sharp rise in overseas Vietnamese returning from countries such as Australia, Germany, and the United States has driven much of this demand, with up to 80% of customers coming from these groups.
The four-day National Day break offers travellers a variety of options, from short tours of one to three days to longer itineraries lasting four to six days.
Tran Phuong Linh of BenThanh Tourist Company outlined that the company has launched more than 30 domestic and international tourism programmes at competitive prices to meet the growing demand.
Popular routes include Hanoi–Ninh Binh–Trang An and Hanoi–Ha Long, with four-day schedules that allow tourists to enjoy two nights in the capital, a visit to iconic northern destinations, and a free day to soak in Hanoi’s autumn charm and join in the National Day festivities.
Linh also advised travelers to book hotel accommodations and flights early, as prices are expected to soar and availability may become scarce closer to the holiday.
According to Pham Anh Vu, deputy general director of Du lich Viet, prices for flights and hotels along the Ho Chi Minh City–Hanoi route have already tripled in some cases, and many hotels in the capital are fully booked.
The demand for traveling to Hanoi to watch the parade is very high, causing many hotels to be fully booked early, and tourists therefore need to book hotels and air tickets as soon as possible, he stressed.
Along with positive signals from the domestic market, some travel firms noted a shift in international travel patterns. Unrest near the Thai and Cambodian borders has led many travelers to cancel or delay trips to these countries. Instead, destinations such as Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan (China), the Republic of Korea, and Japan are drawing more attention due to simplified entry procedures and affordable prices.
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