oleh admin | Agu 19, 2025 | events and festivals, tourist attractions, tourists, Travel, vietnam
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
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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
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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
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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.
oleh admin | Agu 11, 2025 | public transportation, tourists, transportation, Travel, vietnam
For the first time ever, Vietnam’s tourism island of Con Dao is launching public bus services, which will operate entirely on electricity.
Renowned for its untouched natural beauty and peaceful appeal, the island is introducing six electric bus lines linking the airport, marketplace, sightseeing spots, and living neighborhoods. This initiative forms part of an extended effort to ease road overcrowding, lower pollution levels, and encourage eco-friendly travel as more tourists arrive each year.
Every route will operate 40-seater electric buses at 15-minute intervals, spanning almost 72 kilometers throughout the island. These services will connect the downtown area with the airport, Ben Dam Port, as well as the northern and southern coastlines. One of the routes will cater to major tourist attractions, hotels, and nearby lodgings. This represents the initial introduction of a public transport network in Con Dao, marking an important step in its growth.
As stated by Pham Vuong Bao, vice director of the Ho Chi Minh City Public Transportation Management Center, rising population numbers and higher tourism levels have put stress on local facilities. Limited public transport choices mean electric buses can alleviate road congestion and support a plan for eco-friendly, advanced transportation.
A greener future
The updated bus network forms only a portion of Con Dao’s initiative toward sustainable development. Officials additionally seek to promote the transition of locals from traditional motorcycles fueled by petrol to eco-friendly electric models. Beginning in 2026, individuals purchasing e-bikes will benefit from reduced charges related to registration and license plate processing. Residents with limited income will qualify for substantial monetary assistance, along with access to affordable loan options designed to ease the expense of acquiring such vehicles.
This initiative is part of an overarching plan aimed at transforming Con Dao and Can Gio into areas with minimal emissions as per Ho Chi Minh City’s extended environmental approach. The overall funding for this project is projected at VND2.158 trillion (US$82.3 million), where public resources account for almost one-third, and the remaining portion comes from private sector contributions. Approximately VND590 billion will be allocated toward facilitating the shift to electric motorcycles.
The island is also set to link up with the national power network in September, an initiative expected to provide more stable electrical supply and support the growth of renewable energy options like roof-mounted solar panels and ocean-based wind farms.
Previously, Con Dao belonged to Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province. Following a nationwide administrative reform beginning in July, when Ba Ria-Vung Tau was combined with Binh Duong and integrated into Ho Chi Minh City, it transitioned into a specialized administrative area within the newly formed city.
The group of islands covers almost 76 square kilometers and consists of 16 islands, with Con Son being the biggest. With increasing tourism, facilities like transport, accommodation, and restaurants have rapidly developed, contributing to the island’s growing reputation as one of Vietnam’s emerging tourist spots.
At present, Con Dao has approximately 8,500 vehicles, mostly powered by petrol or diesel. However, authorities aim for all motorcycles on the island to transition to electricity by 2030, with all public and taxi services utilizing renewable energy sources. Public transportation is expected to cover every resident of the area. The ultimate objective is to boost public transit ridership to 80%, thereby enhancing both accessibility and sustainability on Con Dao.
oleh admin | Apr 8, 2025 | immigration, international news, tourists, Travel, vietnam
In the initial quarter of this year, Vietnam saw more than six million overseas tourists, marking the highest quarterly total documented to date.
The figure rose by approximately 30% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, as reported by the General Statistics Office.
Airlines continued to be the primary means of arrival, recording more than 5.2 million entries during the initial quarter, trailed by road borders which saw close to 700,000 travelers.
The rest came by sea, amounting to over 133,000 visitors.
China topped the list as the biggest source of incoming travelers with approximately 1.6 million visits. Coming in second was South Korea, contributing around 1.3 million visitors. Other well-known sources included Taiwan, Japan, Cambodia, India, the United States, and Australia.
Tourists from Russia, Cambodia, the Philippines, and China were identified as the main contributors to growth, showing rises ranging from 178% to 210%.
The service sector experienced notable expansion, as reported by the General Statistics Office, due to heightened consumer demand during the Lunar New Year holidays along with an influx of international tourists visiting Vietnam.
Industry experts have noted that inbound tourism is witnessing significant expansion, with tourist arrivals exceeding levels from 2019—the pinnacle year for Vietnam’s travel sector.
If the current growth rate continues, the objective of attracting between 22 and 23 million will be achieved.
international visitors
This year seems attainable, they mentioned.
The unprecedented influx of tourists in the initial three months can be largely credited to promotional efforts spearheaded by multiple governmental bodies, more lenient visa regulations aimed at emerging tourist markets, and Vietnam’s attractiveness as an affordable getaway option amidst worldwide financial constraints, when individuals are being more cautious with their travel expenditures.
oleh admin | Mar 31, 2025 | flights, russian, tourists, Travel, vietnam
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has noted a significant rise in the number of Russians visiting Vietnam, extending beyond just the fall and winter months to include trips during May holidays and summer breaks.
Head of ATOR Maya Lomidze cited multiple reasons for the increase, such as accumulated demand from previous years, the reinstatement of direct flight options, and the enhancement of the ruble’s strength.
She mentioned that Vietnam is expected to rank within the top 10 summer travel spots, possibly even breaking into the top five.
Direct flights between Russia and Vietnam have been restarted following an extended pause caused by the Covid pandemic.
Aeroflot from Russia initiated direct services to Nha Trang on March 22, whereas Vietnam Airlines intends to commence regular flights connecting Moscow and Hanoi beginning in May.
Moreover, Russian companies Azur Air and Pegas Touristik are increasing their charter flight operations.
The Russian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Timur Sadykov, has shown confidence that the reinstated flight connections will not just restore but also exceed pre-pandemic tourist numbers, thereby enhancing mutual ties even more.
As reported by the travel website Travelata.ru, interest in group tours to Vietnam rose by 5% in March compared to February and saw an increase of 9% in February relative to January.
According to data provided by Sletat.ru, tour sales between February 1 and March 18 increased threefold compared to the previous year.
In March, Level.Travel saw their tour sales quadruple, with Vietnam becoming the quickest-expanding destination, outpacing Thailand, Indonesia, and neighboring nations.
Yandex Travel saw a 49% rise in airline ticket purchases for trips to Vietnam compared to the previous year, with tickets costing an average of 81,000 RUB (more than $950).
In the meantime, the hotel reservation platform Ostrovok reported a 25% increase in bookings in Vietnam starting from early March, accompanied by an 18% surge in the average daily rate to approximately 5,100 RUB.
oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | cambodia, events and festivals, travel destinations, vietnam, world
Phu Quoc Island, located in southern Vietnam, ranked among the top ten most sought-after destinations in the country for the approaching Hung Kings’ Festival in early April, as reported by travel agency Booking.com.
Da Nang emerged at the top of the rankings, with Dalat and Nha Trang following closely behind, according to accommodation inquiries for stays from April 4th through April 7th.
The Vietnamese commemorate their ancestors’ death anniversaries on the tenth day of the third lunar month, set for April 7th this year—a Monday—resulting in a three-day holiday encompassing the upcoming weekend.
The dry season in Phu Quoc occurs between November and April, providing sunny conditions perfect for enjoying outdoor beach activities.
Last year, Phu Quoc was ranked as the world’s second most beautiful island by an American publication.
Travel + Leisure
, after Maldives.
In the initial two months of this year, the island received 1.4 million visitors, with 320,888 being foreign travelers, representing a 52.7% rise compared to the same period last year.
oleh admin | Mar 28, 2025 | tourist attractions, tourists, tours, travel destinations, vietnam
In the first three months of this year, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed approximately 1.64 million international tourists, marking an increase of 18.2% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, Hanoi saw 1.85 million overseas visitors, representing a rise of 17%.
Over the same period, according to the HCMC Department of Tourism, the city saw an influx of more than 8.57 million domestic visitors, representing a rise of 6.3% compared to the previous year.
Tourism earnings increased by 26.7% compared to the previous year, reaching VND56.66 trillion (US$2.21 billion), which represents 21.8% of the 2025 target.
The department stated that to keep promoting the city’s attractions and unique tourism offerings, they have collaborated with various enterprises and the People’s Committees of Thu Duc City and different districts to encourage the creation of cross-district tourist experiences.
In honor of the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025), the local tourism industry has initiated various promotional efforts across social media channels. These campaigns aim to unveil an identity kit accompanied by a messaging theme “Discover Your Vibe,” alongside fifty visual graphics featuring prominent landmarks and symbolic sites around the city.
According to a report from the Hanoi Department of Tourism issued on Tuesday, the city saw 7.3 million tourists and generated approximately VND29.93 trillion in income during the first quarter of the year.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s two most populous urban centers, were listed amongst
Southeast Asia’s safest cities
as reported by the statistics website Numbeo.
