To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), Hanoi's tourism industry is experiencing an unprecedented "fever". With the highlight being the large-scale military parade, the capital has become a "must-see" destination for tourists from all over the country, especially from the southern provinces and cities.
This event not only has historical significance but also creates a strong wave of tourism, pushing the entire market into a vibrant peak season.
On the occasion of National Day September 2 this year, Hanoi became the top destination for domestic tourists.
To meet the increasing demand of tourists, Hanoi tourism industry has made careful preparations. A series of new tourism products have been introduced, from the "South Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Road" tour to rural agricultural tourism and unique cultural experiences.
Many tours are designed specifically for this occasion.
Travel agencies also quickly seized the opportunity, launching many specially designed tour packages, combining exploration of the capital with famous neighboring destinations such as Ninh Binh, Ha Long or Moc Chau. Thanks to that, the number of customers booking tours has increased dramatically since the beginning of August, especially in the period from August 30 to September 2, accounting for 30-40% of the total number of domestic tourism products, a number significantly higher than previous years.
The number of visitors expected to flock to the capital this time is expected to increase dramatically.
Along with tours, the accommodation system in Hanoi is also in a state of "room shortage". According to data from online booking platforms such as Agoda and Booking.com, Hanoi has risen to the top of the holiday travel trend, with the number of accommodation searches increasing more than 44 times compared to 2024.
The highlight event of Hanoi this September is the parade.
Many hotels in the downtown area, especially those near the parade routes, have been showing "no room" status since late August. This shows the intense appeal of the event, as visitors are willing to pay to have a favorable position to directly witness the historical commemorative activities.
Many hotels in the inner city area are "fully booked"
Travel demand has also skyrocketed, especially from the southern provinces. Although round-trip airfares from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi have increased sharply, ranging from 5 to 7.5 million VND, even 30-50% higher than normal, travel agencies still recorded a continuous increase in the number of bookings. Statistics from booking platforms show that the number of searches for flights to Hanoi has increased dramatically since the beginning of July, especially in the days leading up to the holidays.
To ensure a complete holiday, travel agencies have made some important recommendations. As Hanoi is expected to restrict private vehicles on many routes, tourists should proactively update traffic information and use public transport. In addition, proactively booking air tickets and hotels early is essential to avoid "sold out" situations.
For tourists who book tours online, it is necessary to carefully check the information of the organizing unit, prioritizing official websites to avoid unnecessary risks. In addition, tourists should also prepare good health and bring full identification documents, ready to immerse themselves in the vibrant festival atmosphere of the Capital.
