Ho Chi Minh City Provides 80 Tourism Incentives to Commemorate the National Day

Hanoi, the vibrant capital of Vietnam, is gearing up for an exciting year in tourism. The city is estimated to have generated over VNĐ62 trillion (approximately US$2.3 billion) in tourism revenue, marking a nearly 15% increase from the previous year [1]. This growth is largely due to the influx of over 15.5 million visitors, with nearly 3.7 million foreign visitors [1].

The Ha Noi Department of Tourism (HNDT) is spearheading this growth by expanding tourism to suburban areas like Ba Vi, My Duc, and Soc Son. The aim is to create a cohesive tourism network across the greater capital region [2].

New Tourism Experiences in Hanoi

The city has introduced a variety of new tourism offerings, including the Tran Vu Bell tour at Quan Thanh Temple, which is part of Hanoi’s innovative new tourism experiences launched in 2025 [3]. This tour celebrates the city’s heritage with cultural and historic offerings, although specific details about the Tran Vu Bell tour are not yet widely available [3].

Other new experiences include 80 themed tours focused on heritage, culture, history, leisure, cuisine, arts, transportation, and agriculture. These tours highlight Hanoi’s historic sites, local crafts, and culinary traditions [2].

The Nam Cua O—The Hanoi Train, a double-decker sightseeing train, offers a unique way to view the city while blending art, design, and food experiences [2]. Cultural and festive experiences tied to the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) include parades, fireworks, craft workshops, and food tours [4].

Visits to traditional craft villages, such as the Incense Village (Quang Phu Cau), provide a photogenic and interactive cultural insight [1].

Promoting Cultural and Historical Values

The HNDT has developed a set of 80 tourism products to boost demand and attract visitors, as part of a plan to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day [5]. This initiative includes the launch of two signature routes: 'The Heritage Road of Southern Thang Long' and 'The Path of Learning', which take visitors on immersive journeys through historical sites, temples, pagodas, and ancient villages [6].

A major highlight is a collection of 20 night-time tourism experiences, including the Tran Vu Bell tour at Quan Thanh Temple, which transforms the temple into an enchanting space under evening lights [6].

Hanoi will also participate in major international events, such as the Osaka Expo in Japan, ITB India in Mumbai, and IFTM Top Resa in Paris, with the aim of expanding its presence in global markets [7].

The Ha Noi Tourism Festival 2025, themed 'Experiencing Hanoi 2025', will showcase various tourism products, traditional craft villages, and local cuisine, with surveys of new tour routes [7]. These tourism products focus on areas like culture, history, nature, cuisine, shopping, urban experiences, art, night tours, travel, agriculture, and craft villages [7].

The event "Hanoi - From the Historic Autumn of 1945" will be held on August 15 at August Revolution Square in Cu Nam Ward [8]. The city's spirit of innovation, creativity, and responsibility in building a sustainable, professional, and modern tourism industry is evident in these new offerings.

For more detailed practical information or to book tours around the Tran Vu Bell or related historic-cultural routes, contacting local specialist agencies like Dong DMC can provide curated packages including heritage tours, performances, and culinary tasting sessions [5].

[1] VietnamNet Bridge

[2] VietnamPlus

[3] Vietnam Insider

[4] Hanoi Times

[5] VietnamNet Bridge

[6] VietnamPlus

[7] VietnamPlus

[8] VietnamNet Bridge

Ho Chi Minh City Provides 80 Tourism Incentives to Commemorate the National Day