Reservations for trips to Hanoi have risen by 40% in the southern region for the National Day military parade scheduled on September 2, celebrating 80 years of independence.
“I purchased my flight to Hanoi in early July and have already reserved my accommodation,” said Nguyen Ngoc Huong Trang, 28, from Ho Chi Minh City.
Trang participated in April’s Unification Day parade in Ho Chi Minh City and is currently traveling north to attend the National Day festivities.
Tourism agencies reported a significant increase in interest, mainly in southern regions. Accommodation availability in the downtown area is almost full, with lodging prices doubling or tripling. Certain last-minute tours are opting to stay beyond the city limits or in adjacent areas, only coming into Hanoi for short visits.
Pham Anh Vu, vice president of Du Lich Viet, stated: “The National Day procession will attract a surge of tourists from the southern region. This presents a chance for Hanoi’s tourism sector.”
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Ten helicopters performing a formation during rehearsal for Vietnam’s 80th Anniversary Day in Hanoi on July 30, 2025. Image courtesy of VnExpress/Giang Huy |
Approximately 60% of tourists coming from the southern region are opting for all-inclusive travel packages, as stated by Tran Thi Bao Thu, the marketing director at Vietluxtour.
Global attention is also increasing. Vietluxtour has noted higher reservations coming from Australia, South Korea, and Europe, with numerous travelers choosing longer vacation trips starting in Ho Chi Minh City going up to Hanoi.
Hanoi provides various opportunities for visitors: single-day urban excursions, rural journeys, culinary and cultural strolls through the streets, as well as evening sightseeing activities.
A highly favored package features a tour to the
Vietnam Military History Museum
and admission passes for a national performance.
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Tourists travel along rivers in Ninh Binh Province close to Hanoi. Image provided by Vietluxtour |
Hanoi remains the leading travel destination, although locations such as Hoi An City and Phu Quoc Island are also widely favored.
Tour packages combining Hanoi with beautiful spots such as Ninh Binh and Ha Long, featuring accommodations close to the procession, are generating significant attention.
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Law enforcement cars practice for the National Day march in Hanoi. Image courtesy of VnExpress/Giang Huy |
The tourism landscape of Hanoi is growing past traditional attractions. Emerging activities feature medicinal bath sessions in Ba Vi Village, agricultural site visits in Tich Loc Village, and cultural excursions along the city’s southern fringes.
Hanoi is further enhancing its allure during nighttime, offering 20 newly launched nocturnal tourist activities. Among them are the bell-chiming ceremony at Quan Thanh Temple and an authentic replica of a “subsidiary era” street near Truc Bach Lake, featuring the late U.S. Senator
John McCain
was brought down and captured during the Vietnam War.
This year, the city has welcomed 4.2 million foreign tourists, marking an increase of 22% compared to 2024. Meanwhile, income generated from tourism has risen by 15%, reaching VND73 trillion ($2.78 billion), as reported by the local Department of Tourism.