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As the excitement of the April 30th holiday in Ho Chi Minh City gradually subsides, social media is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming "national concert" on September 2nd. It is known that Hanoi will solemnly organize a grand military parade and procession to commemorate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2nd.
This historically significant event has ignited national pride and prompted many to plan a special trip to the capital. Notably, even though the event is still more than four months away, many people have already booked their flights to avoid missing the opportunity to witness this solemn moment.
Many hotels around Ba Dinh Square have reported a dramatic increase in room bookings for the September 2nd holiday.
The appeal of historically significant events seems to be growing within the community, especially after the profound impression left by the recent series of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Southern Vietnam and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City. Information about the planned parade and march at the historic Ba Dinh Square on National Day, September 2nd, further strengthens the determination of many young people to realize their dream of a trip to Hanoi.
The clearest evidence of this special interest is the "fully booked" situation at numerous accommodations in Hanoi, especially hotels located near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Furthermore, the number of booking requests continues to pour in daily, demonstrating the immense popularity of this event among tourists from all over the world.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, the Hanoi People's Committee will preside over and coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to prepare for the commemorative ceremony, parade, and march at Ba Dinh Square.
For example, at Eli Rina Hotel on Nguyen Khuyen Street, a location only about 1km from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, hotel staff confirmed that the hotel was completely fully booked for the night of September 1st. This information is similar to what is displayed on popular online booking platforms such as Traveloka and Booking.com, where the hotel consistently reported "fully booked" during the peak period from September 1st to 3rd.
Because of this momentous event, many hotels around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area are fully booked even though the holiday is still 4 months away.
Surveys on leading online booking platforms such as Booking.com, Agoda, and Traveloka show that numerous accommodations around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area are fully booked or have only a very limited number of rooms remaining for the important September 2nd holiday. Hotels and homestays near the Mausoleum are also experiencing similar "sold out" situations.
Following the success of the April 30th parade in Ho Chi Minh City, residents and tourists are eagerly awaiting the September 2nd parade in Hanoi.
The excitement and anticipation for this momentous event are spreading rapidly across social media platforms. From TikTok and Threads to Facebook, posts sharing tips on booking affordable flights, choosing ideal hotels, and suggesting attractive dining and entertainment spots in Hanoi are everywhere. The online community is also enthusiastically sharing sightseeing itineraries, beautiful locations around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and routes the parade might take, all hoping to have a complete and memorable experience together during National Day.
According to reports from several small and medium-sized hotels located about 1.5-2km from Ba Dinh Square, bookings still seem relatively easy; however, the number of customers calling to make reservations is rapidly increasing. To secure a room, many tourists have agreed to pay a deposit of 20% to 30% of the total room cost.
A survey also revealed that hotels in the high-end 4-5 star segment still have quite a few vacant rooms. This can be explained by the significant price difference compared to mid-range accommodations such as 3-star hotels, guesthouses, or homestays, which are more popular choices for the majority of tourists during this holiday season.
