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| The September 2nd holiday is considered an ideal time for short family trips. (Illustration photo. Source: SDL) |
(PLVN) - With the peak months of the summer tourist season in 2024 ending, the Vietnamese tourism industry is entering a "low period" before welcoming the autumn-winter tourist season in the coming months. The National Day holiday on September 2 is an opportunity to revive the tourism market that has "cooled down" in recent weeks.
"Heat up" every day
With the 4-day September 2nd holiday this year, Vietnamese people have many choices of tourist destinations. According to data released by travel agencies, short-term domestic tours are currently being prioritized by tourists. Attractive destinations such as Da Lat, Nha Trang, Ha Giang, Moc Chau, Ha Long, Thanh Hoa, etc. are being noticed. These are suitable places for tourists to rest, relax, and immerse themselves in the beautiful and majestic natural scenery in Vietnam.
Some travel agencies are currently fully booked. Saigontourist Travel Company said that the September 2nd holiday tour at the company has reached 88% of the expected seats, BestPrice Travel Company has reached 60 - 70% of the plan set for the holiday,... Tourist destinations are also "heating up" every day. Da Lat - a destination most sought after by tourists during the September 2nd holiday, has shown signs of a slight increase in room rates at accommodation areas.
Tourist destinations in Ha Giang, Moc Chau, Yen Bai are in the season of ripe rice. With mild, pleasant weather and poetic natural scenery, many tourists have chosen this place to relax during the upcoming holidays. A series of tourist areas, homestays, and motels have been booked by tourists.
Some provinces and localities have had to come up with plans to ensure that there is no shortage of rooms like the National Day tourist season on September 2nd in previous years. For example, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province this year has come up with plans to prepare for the September 2nd holiday, with plans to supplement and innovate products and services in the area as early as possible.
The tourist transport market is also "heating up" every day. Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) announced that it will increase many passenger trains and have preferential policies for passengers buying tickets for the September 2 holiday. Specifically, on the occasion of the National Day September 2 (from August 29 to September 3), passengers buying round-trip train tickets will receive a 5% discount on the return ticket price for individuals and a 7% discount on the return ticket price for groups of 20 people or more.
In contrast to train fares, airfares tend to increase during the holidays. According to a survey, many domestic flights have high prices such as Hanoi - Phu Quoc, Hanoi - Con Dao, Hanoi - Nha Trang. Round-trip tickets (for flights on August 31 and return on September 3) of many airlines such as
VietJet and Vietnam Airlines also fluctuate from 7 to 8 million, an increase of about 2 to 3 million VND compared to the end of July and the beginning of August.
Many attractive tourism products
Realizing the strong increase in domestic tourism demand during the upcoming holidays, many provinces and localities have prepared attractive programs, promising to bring unique experiences to tourists.
On September 1 and 2 in Ha Long (Quang Ninh), a festival with the theme "Heritage City - Colors of Ha Long" will take place in 2024. People and tourists will experience flying and visiting hot air balloons. At the same time, the festival is an opportunity to promote the image of the Heritage City, culture and people of Ha Long. The program is one of the activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ha Long Bay becoming a World Natural Heritage (1994 - 2024).
Also during the holiday, in Quang Binh, localities will organize traditional boat racing festivals; cultural and artistic activities; sports activities; trade fairs. In addition to cultural destinations and scenic spots, Quang Binh province also has a music event with Regal Legend fireworks display that promises to "satisfy" visitors and residents who come to attend.
From August 28 to September 4, Moc Chau district (Son La) will organize the Moc Chau District Cultural Tourism Week 2024, with the theme "Moc Chau - Call of the season of love". The highlight is the art program "Indulge in a date night", announcing the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritages including: "Rain Praying Festival" of the White Thai people, Muong Sang commune; Decorative art on costumes of the Dao Tien people; Mo Muong ritual of the Muong ethnic group...
Also during the National Day holiday, Sa Pa will hold the Sa Pa Autumn Festival 2024 with the theme “Sa Pa Golden Season” with many attractive and impressive activities. The festival includes cultural activities, folk arts of the Mong people; folk games; demonstrations of traditional Mong ethnic handicrafts; forging agricultural tools, silver carving, weaving, indigo dyeing, beeswax pattern painting on linen, shoe weaving, etc.
Source: https://baophapluat.vn/soi-dong-thi-truong-du-lich-dip-le-quoc-khanh-29-post522538.html
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