Ho Chi Minh City tourism is bustling like never before, air tickets are also "hot" every day

The heat from the series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) taking place in Ho Chi Minh City is creating excitement and attraction for this destination.

On April 14, TSTtourist Company said that on the occasion of the 30-4 holiday this year, tourists are particularly interested in domestic tours, especially "returning to the roots" tours with the purpose of experiencing and learning about places associated with the heroic history of the nation.

The tour series "Celebrating 50 years of national reunification" at TSTtourist with destinations in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Tho, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue is asked a lot. Typical of these is the Cu Chi tour "Steel Land - Copper Citadel" to explore Ben Duoc Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels - live show at Cu Chi Tunnels (1 day)... booked by many customers.

Du lịch TP HCM nhộn nhịp chưa từng thấy, vé máy bay cũng — Cultural and historical destinations attracting tourists to Ho Chi Minh City these days

This year's April 30 holiday not only lasts 5 days, but also coincides with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

Ms. Huynh Phan Phuong Hoang, Deputy General Director of Vietravel Tourism Company, said that tours to explore Ho Chi Minh City's inner city on the occasion of April 30 have high potential, especially in the context of a long holiday and the recovery of tourism. Local tourists have significant demand, especially families with young children due to the many entertainment venues...

Vietravel Company has designed many itineraries with historical and cultural themes, while promoting inner-city tourism products in Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, the number of customers booking tours has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. Customers not only look for short vacations but also want to experience, feel and review history through each journey.

At Viet Travel Company, the number of tourists participating in tours and staying in Ho Chi Minh City during the April 30 holiday this year recorded an increase of about 30% compared to the same period last year. Mr. Pham Anh Vu, Deputy Director of Viet Travel, informed that the company has so far finalized the number of tourist groups visiting Ho Chi Minh City during this holiday at about 700.

"The need to learn about and experience activities during the 50th anniversary of national reunification, along with strong investment in upgrading tours, services, and promotion of Ho Chi Minh City's tourism industry, is bringing about results. This holiday also recorded a high proportion of visitors from China, South Korea, the US, and Southeast Asian countries (Cambodia, Philippines) with a stay of 5-7 days in Ho Chi Minh City," said Mr. Vu.

Many travel companies such as Saigontourist Travel, Vietluxtour, Chim Canh Penguin, BenThanh Tourist… are implementing inner-city tourism products, especially this year, most of the schedules are associated with a part of experiencing a series of major events such as the parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification and related activities. People and tourists are interested in the parade and marching activities during the upcoming April 30th holiday.

In addition to package tours, the trend of tourists choosing Free&Easy tourism - booking air tickets and hotels or booking hotels and cars is also increasing rapidly with the schedule to Ho Chi Minh City, joining in the atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of unification. Many 4-5 star hotels in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City said that they were "sold out" of rooms on April 30 and May 1.

According to a reporter from Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper on the afternoon of April 14, airfares from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for the April 30 holiday are increasing day by day. Many flights departing late at night or early in the morning of April 30 are being sold by Vietjet for about 2.3 million VND/flight; Bamboo Airways for 2.6 million VND/flight.

On the same route, if flying during the day, the ticket price is up to 3 million VND/trip and is being sold by Vietjet, Vietravel Airlines, Bamboo Airways - the same price as during Tet holiday. Vietnam Airlines has the lowest price for the route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 at 3.77 million VND/trip.