In the joyful atmosphere of the five-day holiday, from April 30 to May 1, Southern Vietnam is putting on a brilliant coat, ready to welcome tourists from all over the country. In just 2 days, tourists will be brought to an adventure full of emotions with many interesting schedules.
Enjoy the Parade – a large-scale parade celebrating unification
The parade will be an unmissable event, gathering the strength and solidarity of the entire nation. With a national scale, this event is expected to attract more than 13,000 participants, including the heroic parade groups of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces, along with the colorful parade of representatives from all walks of life, promising to recreate a heroic atmosphere, arousing deep pride in the history and traditions of the country.
The April 30 parade in Ho Chi Minh City will take place at 6:30 a.m. on April 30, 2025, at the same time as the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.
From 6:30 a.m. on April 30, the parade will depart from the busy intersection of Le Duan and Nguyen Binh Khiem, slowly moving towards the Independence Palace - an important historical witness of the nation. Here, the parade will split into four directions moving through the main roads and the center of District 1.
The main activities will be held on central streets of Ho Chi Minh City, especially the area around Thong Nhat Hall, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.
To be able to choose a favorable location, ensuring good visibility and avoiding inconvenience in moving, arriving early is a wise preparation, helping you not to miss any memorable moments of this important event.
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels on a journey back in history
Traveling 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City will take you to Cu Chi Tunnels - a land steeped in history, which was once a symbol of the indomitable will and fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people in the long resistance war.
Visit the heroic land
Not simply a historical relic, Cu Chi Tunnels is also a living testament to the extraordinary creativity and solidarity of human beings, an underground "wonder" that has become a legend of the 20th century, making the whole world amazed and admired. Coming here, you will not only witness a system of tunnels as intricate as a spider web, but also listen to touching stories about a difficult but proud period of the nation.
Watch fireworks display at Ben Duoc Martyrs Memorial Temple (Cu Chi district)
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, Ho Chi Minh City will hold a fireworks display at 30 locations across the city. In particular, two high-altitude fireworks displays will take place at the Saigon River Tunnel (Thu Duc City) and Ben Duoc Temple (Cu Chi District), promising to bring eye-catching and emotional performances.
Ho Chi Minh City fireworks display to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification
If you have had a meaningful day exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, stay until the evening to enjoy the brilliant fireworks display at Ben Duoc Temple. The program will take place from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM, a great opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, ending a full day with memorable historical and cultural experiences.
Visit the Southern Central Bureau Base, the once famous "resistance capital"
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, about 80km away, you will come to a historical site bearing the mark of the revolution: the Southern Central Bureau Base, located in the heroic land of Tay Ninh. This place used to be the heart, the brain that directed the long and glorious resistance of the army and people of the South during the fierce war years.
During our nation's resistance war against American imperialism to save the country (1954-1975), the Central Office for Southern Vietnam was the brains of the revolution in Southern Vietnam.
Arriving at the Southern Central Bureau Base, you will have the opportunity to go back in time and explore a complex of valuable historical relics, including houses that were once the residences and workplaces of outstanding revolutionary leaders such as Nguyen Van Linh, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Vo Van Kiet, etc. Each house and each object here carries within them touching stories about a difficult but heroic period.
The tour also takes you to the unique Hoang Cam kitchen, where meaningful meals are prepared in difficult conditions; the communal dining room, where officers and soldiers share everyday moments; or the meeting hall, where important decisions are made, guiding the resistance war. All these relics are connected by a trench system of more than 1,200m long and 430m of walking trails hidden under the green forest canopy, creating a space that is both sacred and close to nature, helping you feel more deeply about the life and fighting spirit of the nation's elite children.
Discover Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh - a majestic and sacred land in the South
Coming to Tay Ninh, the journey of discovery cannot be complete without visiting the majestic Ba Den Mountain, a 986m high mountain towering in the middle of the plain, not only a sacred place with a system of famous spiritual works, attracting a large number of tourists and Buddhist followers. Experiencing the ups and downs of history, Ba Den Mountain also bears the deep imprints of a fierce war period. During the years of resistance against the US, this rugged mountain peak was occupied by the US army and built into the most modern communications base in Indochina, which they likened to "divine eyes" that could cover all movements, a seemingly impregnable fortress in the air.
Many comprehensive activities attract tourists to Ba Den Mountain on the occasion of April 30 - May 1
On this occasion, when coming to Ba Den Mountain, you can also participate in many meaningful experiences during the Vesak month such as the Buddha bathing ceremony at Tay Bo Da Son Square to celebrate the Buddha's birth; See the Buddhist-themed painting exhibition by artist Hoang Phong with 45 paintings which are famous spiritual destinations across the country. If you come to Ba Den Mountain on Saturday, don't forget to stay the evening to attend the ceremony to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs, and offer prayers for peace, luck and happiness to the Buddhas.
