Ha Noi welcomes over 2 million visitors during National Day holidays
VGP - The Capital City of Ha Noi attracted about 2.1 million visitors during the four-day National Day holiday (August 30 – September 2), tripling last year’s figure, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Visitors search for the best spots to watch the parade and procession
Among them were more than 80,000 international tourists, a 35 percent increase year-on-year. Tourism revenue was estimated at VND4.5 trillion (around US$180 million), up 80 percent compared with 2024.
The surge in demand pushed occupancy rates at 3- to 5-star hotels to over 83 percent on average, 22.6 percentage points higher than last year, with many fully booked on September 1. Local authorities required accommodation and service providers to strictly observe regulations on safety, fire prevention, hygiene, and food standards.
This year, the capital marked the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day with a series of cultural, artistic, and tourism activities. Highlights included the "Red Ba Dinh" programme, the double-decker "Ha Noi Train" service, community events in Bat Trang pottery village and Duong Lam ancient village, as well as open-top bus tours.
The exhibition "80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness" at the National Exhibition Centre in Dong Anh drew about 1.2 million visitors between August 28 and 31 alone.
Popular tourist sites also saw sharp rises in footfall: Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Hanoi Zoo welcomed 33,000 guests; Hoa Lo Prison relic site nearly 26,500; the Temple of Literature 18,000; and Ba Vi National Park over 3,100. Central museums offering free admission from September 1–3 also attracted large crowds.
From 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm on September 2, Ha Noi capped the evening with high-altitude fireworks at five locations: Hoan Kiem and Van Quan lakes, Lac Long Quan Garden, My Dinh National Sports Complex, and Thong Nhat Park. The bursts of colour sparked roars of applause and cheers from adults and children alike whose voices reverberated across streets.
The Department of Tourism highlighted that local attractions had improved services, while ensuring security, traffic safety, environmental hygiene, and food safety. No major incidents were reported during the holiday period./.
