After watching the parade, where to go nearby and have good food?

Drinking coffee at Truc Bach lake, eating pho rolls, checking in on the 28,000 flag street... are the next interesting stops for tourists right in Ba Dinh area after watching the parade.

Check-in the flag-lined street at Truc Bach Street at the intersection with Thanh Nien Street. Visitors can walk to the street right after watching the parade - Photo: THANH MAI

On the morning of September 2, the 80th anniversary of National Day will officially take place. On September 1, people and tourists from all over the country gathered in the capital to wait for the parade and marching activities.

On every street, the parade blocks passing by such as Hung Vuong, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Trang Tien, Kim Ma, Thanh Nien, Van Cao, Dien Bien Phu streets are flooded with the red color of the national flag.

Admiring the array of weapons, tanks, military vehicles and special vehicles on Thanh Nien Street - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

As planned, the 80th National Day celebration with parade and marching activities will take place from 6:30 to 10:00 a.m. on September 2.

After that, tourists still have plenty of time to explore the capital on Independence Day. Tuoi Tre Online suggests experiences that do not require traffic restrictions for tourists when watching the parade.

No need to go far, no need to worry about traffic jams, after watching the parade, visitors can walk to explore the pearl island Ngu Xa, Ba Dinh ward.

The street is decorated with 28,000 flags, creating a colorful scene on National Day at Truc Bach Street - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

Talking to Tuoi Tre Online, Mr. Nguyen Dan Huy, Vice Chairman of Ba Dinh Ward People's Committee, said that on this occasion, Ba Dinh Ward has many attractive activities for tourists when they come here to enjoy the atmosphere of the 80th anniversary of National Day.

To fully enjoy a day in Ba Dinh, visitors can refer to the schedule below.

Watch the performance of the Vietnam People's Air Force - Photo: NAM TRAN

3am, watch tanks, military vehicles, and special vehicles moving and gathering on Yen Phu Street, Thanh Nien Street, or interact with artists on Quan Thanh Street.

6am, fully enjoy the flight performance celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2nd.

Check-in at cafes along Truc Bach Lake - Photo: THANH MAI

9am, check-in Truc Bach street where the street is bright red with 28,000 Party and national flags.

10am, experience on 4 double-decker train cars of the Metro Line 6 project: Pho car, Subsidy car, Rice car and Tea and Coffee car.

11am, explore the cuisine of Ngu Xa pearl island with famous delicacies such as pho rolls, fried pho, Quan Thanh fish noodle soup...

13:00, visit Ngu Xa bronze casting village - one of the four most elite crafts of the ancient Thang Long citadel.

At 3:00 p.m., arrive at Thuy Trung Tien Temple, a place known as the land of birds with a small island on Truc Bach Lake where hundreds of storks and herons live, creating a closeness to nature.

16:00, visit Quan Thanh Temple and One Pillar Pagoda.

5:00 p.m., enjoy coffee while watching Truc Bach Lake and West Lake at sunset.

8pm, watch the fireworks display to celebrate National Day at West Lake.

According to the forecast, the weather on September 2 will be sunny and have a low chance of rain, creating favorable conditions for people's entertainment plans during the holiday.

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