The aftershocks of the April 30th holiday in Ho Chi Minh City have gradually subsided, and social networks have been buzzing with excitement in preparation for the "national concert" that will take place on September 2nd. It is known that Hanoi will solemnly organize a grand parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2nd.
This historic event has sparked national pride and prompted many to plan a special trip to the capital. Notably, although the event is still more than four months away, many people have quickly booked their flights so as not to miss the opportunity to witness this solemn moment.
Many hotels around Ba Dinh Square recorded a rapid increase in the number of guests booking rooms on September 2nd.
The attraction of events with historical value seems to be increasing in the community, especially after the deep impressions left by the series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country in Ho Chi Minh City recently. Information about the parade and march scheduled to be held at the historic Ba Dinh Square on National Day September 2 has further strengthened the determination of many young people in realizing their trip to Hanoi.
The clearest evidence of this special interest is the "room shortage" situation at a series of accommodation facilities in Hanoi, especially hotels located near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Not only that, the number of room booking requests continues to pour in every day, showing the heat of this event for tourists from all over.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, the Hanoi People's Committee will preside over and coordinate with ministries and branches to prepare for the celebration, parade, and march at Ba Dinh Square.
Typically, at Eli Rina Hotel on Nguyen Khuyen Street, a location only about 1km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, hotel staff confirmed that the rooms were completely full for the night of September 1. This information is similar to what is displayed on popular online booking platforms such as Traveloka and Booking.com, this hotel continuously reported "no rooms" status during the peak period from September 1 to 3.
Because of this important event, many hotels around Uncle Ho's Mausoleum were fully booked even though there were still 4 months until the holiday.
In fact, surveys on leading online booking platforms such as Booking.com, Agoda or Traveloka show that a series of accommodation facilities located around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area are either fully booked or have only a very limited number of rooms left for the important holiday of September 2. It can be said that hotels and homestays near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum also recorded a similar "room shortage" situation.
After the success of the April 30 parade in Ho Chi Minh City, people and tourists are eagerly waiting to see the September 2 parade in Hanoi.
The atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for this important event is spreading strongly across social media platforms. From TikTok, Threads to Facebook, everywhere people can see posts sharing experiences in booking cheap air tickets, tips on choosing a suitable hotel, or suggestions on attractive places to eat and have fun in Hanoi. The online community also enthusiastically shares tour schedules, beautiful places around the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, as well as the routes that the parade and marching procession are likely to pass through, with the hope of having a complete and memorable experience together during the National Day holiday.
According to records from some small and medium-sized hotels located about 1.5 - 2km from Ba Dinh Square, the room booking situation seems to be quite comfortable, however, the number of guests calling to book in advance is increasing rapidly. To ensure keeping the room, many tourists have agreed to deposit from 20% to 30% of the total room rental cost.
A survey also showed that 4-5 star luxury hotels still have quite a lot of vacant rooms. This can be explained by the significant price difference compared to mid-range accommodation such as 3 star hotels, motels, guesthouses or homestays, which are more popular choices for most tourists during this holiday.
