HCM City welcomes nearly 1 million visitors during National Day holiday
Around 960,000 tourists visited the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City during the National Day holiday on September 1-4, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.
Suoi Tien Theme Park is a popular tourist destination in HCM City during the National Day holiday. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Around 960,000 tourists visited the southernhub of Ho Chi Minh City during the National Day holiday on September 1-4, a year-on-yearincrease of 4.3%, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.
Of them, domestic holidaymakers are estimated at 420,000, up 15%from the same period last year and international visitors 37,600 arrivals, up14.5%. The hotel occupancy rate reached around 80%, a 6.7 percentage point risefrom 2022.
Revenues from tourism are estimated at 2.89 trillion VND (120.1million), up 5.5%.
Tours of national architectural and artistic relics in the citysuch as the People's Council - People's Committee office buildings were againpopular, with 1,614 people signing up for them.
Situated at 86 Le Thanh Ton street in District 1, the buildingswere built in 1909 based on designs by French architect Femand Gardès modelledon bell towers in northern France.
The city was also an attractive destination for its excitingcultural and sports activities. There were art shows, fireworks displays, hot air ballooning, anda marathon race run in Thu Duc city.
Entertainment arcades and other attractions such as Suoi Tien and DamSen amusement parks and the zoo were crowded with visitors.
Bui Thi To Trinh, deputy general director of Suoi Tien Theme Park,said at least 70,000 people came to the park during the four days.
The park has invested in upgrades to infrastructure, planted moretrees and set up a farm that offers hands-on experience and showcases high-techfarming technologies, she added./.
As of August 29, several domestic flights recorded booking rates of over 70% for August 31 and September 1, the first days of the National Day holidays, reported the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
The number of passengers passing through Hanoi-based Noi Bai International Airport on August 31 increased by 15% from a day earlier, ahead of the four-day National Day holiday from September 1-4, the airport's leader has said.
Hanoi welcomed about 640,000 tourists, including 41,000 foreigners, during the four-day National Day holiday, up 51% compared to the same period last year, according to the municipal Tourism Department.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Suoi Tien Theme Park is a popular tourist destination in HCM City during the National Day holiday. (Photo: VNA) 
