Tourists flock to Central Vietnam during National Day holiday September 2

(Chinhphu.vn) - During the 4-day National Day holiday on September 2 this year, many localities in the Central region recorded a sharp increase in the number of tourists compared to the same period last year. Destinations were bustling and vibrant with a series of rich cultural, tourism and sports activities.

Tourists visit Golden Bridge in Da Nang - Photo: VGP/LH

In Da Nang City , according to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, during the 4-day holiday, the total number of visitors and tourists is estimated at more than 620,000, an increase of 24% over the same period in 2024. Of which, international visitors are estimated at more than 168,000, an increase of 49%; domestic visitors are estimated at more than 452,000, an increase of 17%. Total tourism revenue is estimated at more than 2,200 billion VND, an increase of 28%.

The average room occupancy rate in the whole city is about 55-60%, of which 4-5 star hotels reach 65-70%; some coastal hotels, Ngu Hanh Son and Hoi An areas reach over 80% occupancy rate.

The city also organizes more than 50 unique cultural, sports and tourism activities such as the "Da Nang Concerts" art program, exhibitions at museums, traditional boat races, gong and drum festivals, street music programs and folk art performances. For 5 nights from August 29 to September 2, the Dragon Bridge will breathe fire and water to serve tourists; a series of discount programs, gifts, check-in activities, and art performances will be held at major tourist areas and hotels in the area.

Many tourist attractions in Quang Ngai attract visitors - Photo: VGP/LH

In Quang Ngai, Ms. Bach Thi Man, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the province, said that the whole province welcomed about 193,432 visitors during the holiday, an increase of 32.2% over the same period last year. Tourism revenue reached about 183 billion VND, an increase of 35.5%. Of which, domestic visitors accounted for more than 162,600, international visitors about 800; the number of guests staying reached 106,230. The average room occupancy rate reached 60-65%, with Mang Den and Ly Son island reaching 95-100%.

Destinations such as Ly Son, Sa Huynh, My Khe, Mang Den, Go Co, Bau Ca Cai, Binh Thanh... attract a large number of tourists thanks to their beautiful landscapes, unique local experiences and careful preparation by the localities.

According to Ms. Man, the increase in tourist numbers is due to the effect of administrative unit arrangement, along with the policy of building a unique tourism brand, investing in upgrading destinations and service quality. Notably, community tourism villages and eco-tourism are also of interest to tourists, bringing income to ethnic minorities, contributing to the preservation of traditional culture.

The weather in the Central region is beautiful, so cultural and entertainment venues attract visitors - Photo: VGP/LH

In Khanh Hoa, according to a report by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the total number of tourists visiting the locality during the holiday period reached about 355,000, of which about 155,000 stayed overnight, an increase of more than 22% over the same period last year. Tourism revenue is estimated at 700 billion VND, with an average room occupancy rate of about 77%.

In particular, Bai Dai area and Hon Tre island have many hotels with 95-100% occupancy during peak days. Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism said that in addition to island and resort tours, this year travel agencies are strongly exploiting tourism products to explore nature, experience craft villages, and local cuisine, creating new and attractive things for domestic and foreign tourists.

Many cultural activities take place across the Central region on the occasion of National Day September 2 - Photo: VGP/LH

The Department also coordinates to organize many art performances, community cultural programs, street events at 2/4 Square, Tran Phu Beach Park, and central areas of Nha Trang City.

The work of ensuring safety for tourists, security and order, and environmental sanitation has been carried out seriously. The clear recovery of the international tourist market, especially from Korea, China, and Russia, along with the growth of domestic tourists, has contributed to creating a vibrant tourism picture during this year's holiday season.

In Hue city , the total number of visitors to the city is estimated at 196,000 (an increase of 50.8% compared to the same period of September 2, 2024), revenue from tourism services is estimated at 310 billion VND (an increase of 134.8% over the same period). The number of guests staying is estimated at 92,000, an increase of 41.5%, including about 23,000 international guests, an increase of 43.8%. The average room occupancy rate of hotels is about 72% (on August 31, September 1 and 2, the room occupancy rate of many accommodation establishments reached more than 85%); most of the hotels in the city center, coastal resorts, lagoons and waterfalls, and homestays in the area are almost full of guests booking rooms for these 3 days.

During August 30 - September 1, the traditional festival at Hue Nam Palace took place solemnly with about 20-30 thousand participants, bringing a very high sense of community connection. In particular, on the morning of September 2, the 36th traditional boat race on the Perfume River attracted tens of thousands of people to participate and cheer. In the evening of the same day, at Ngo Mon Square, a special art program celebrating National Day and a high-altitude fireworks display with 1,000 fireworks illuminating the Hue Flag Tower will bring memorable moments to tens of thousands of spectators.

It can be seen that tourism in the Central region has recorded a strong breakthrough during the National Day holiday on September 2 this year. Many localities have proactively organized a series of attractive activities, upgraded tourism products and services, affirming the ever-increasing appeal of coastal destinations in the discovery journey of domestic and international tourists.

Luu Huong

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