Ho Chi Minh City tourism earns over 4,100 billion VND in 4 days of September 2nd holiday

During the 4-day September 2 holiday, Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue is estimated at 4,140 billion VND; this is also an opportunity for many entertainment venues in the city to waive or reduce ticket prices and services for residents and tourists.

According to information from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on the afternoon of September 2, during the 4-day holiday (from August 30-31 and September 1-2), the city welcomed about 1.45 million visitors for sightseeing, relaxation, and entertainment. Of which, international visitors to Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of September 2 were estimated at about 45,600. The average room occupancy rate during this time was about 87%.

Notably, this is a long holiday when many tourist attractions and entertainment venues in the city apply many stimulus programs to support people in having fun and entertainment.

Vung Tau beach was packed with visitors during the 4-day September 2nd holiday.

In the central area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City, most accommodation and tourism service establishments, entertainment venues proactively implement policies to attract customers. For example, accommodation establishments apply discounts from 15 - 45%, give away breakfast, service vouchers, shuttle services or incentives for guests who book early and travel in groups.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden offers free admission after 5pm every day; Suoi Tien opens at night, 50% discount on tickets for evening visitors; Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro offers free tickets on September 2...

Restaurants, entertainment areas, and shopping malls simultaneously launched “golden hour promotions”, service combos, discounts from 10-50% on thousands of products, combined with lucky draws, bringing many rich experiences to visitors and shoppers.

Airlines also increased flights during this holiday to serve tourists. Vietjet Air alone added about 10,000 seats on nearly 50 flights to serve the increased demand for domestic travel.

Ho Chi Minh City's tourism revenue during the 4-day September 2 holiday is estimated at 4,140 billion VND.

On the occasion of September 2nd holiday this year, a series of entertainment and shopping places in Ho Chi Minh City have sharply reduced ticket prices and service prices to attract customers.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, although not the center of the September 2nd event, Ho Chi Minh City also held many cultural and artistic activities to welcome the event, attracting tourists. In particular, sightseeing programs associated with historical sites such as the Saigon Special Forces relic system and relics associated with President Ho Chi Minh 's journey to find a way to save the country attracted a lot of visitors.

Travel agencies also build many inner-city tours that are loved by customers such as Walking to explore Saigon Post Office - Notre Dame Cathedral - Independence Palace; experience the open-top double-decker bus, touch the sky at Landmark 81 SkyView, enjoy dinner on a Saigon River cruise; Water Bus - see Saigon from the river....

Besides the central area, the two places that attract a lot of visitors to have fun and relax during this holiday are the beach area of ​​Vung Tau ward and neighboring wards. Beaches, sports services and entertainment on the sea such as jet skiing, kayaking, etc. are always crowded, contributing to the bustling, vibrant atmosphere typical of the coastal city. During this year's National Day holiday, many tourists flocked to Vung Tau because Bai Sau park has just been renovated.

Shopping malls are always crowded with shoppers.

Binh Duong Ward with the Independent Starlight art program held at the Central Park attracted a lot of attention from tourists and residents. In Binh Duong, there are also entertainment spots that tourists are interested in during the holidays such as Bach Dang Walking Street, Thu Dau Mot Night Market, Thanh Le Park, Dau Tieng Lake, Thuy Chau tourist area...

Tonight, September 2, Ho Chi Minh City will organize 4 fireworks display locations, including 3 high-altitude locations at the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel (in An Khanh ward), the New City center (Binh Duong ward) and the Back Beach Central Square (Vung Tau ward) and 1 low-altitude location at Dam Sen Cultural Park.

Ha Linh

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