24 hours to fully explore Hanoi on National Day, September 2

Đan Thanh |

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2 (A80), Hanoi organizes many special tours for visitors to enjoy the joyful atmosphere of celebrating the independence day.

This year's National Day holiday on September 2 lasts 4 days (August 29 - September 3), comforting for tourists planning to have a party on the occasion of the A80 festival. The capital Hanoi plans to welcome visitors not only for the annual holiday but also to join in the atmosphere of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

Hinh anh dien tap cua khoi phuong tien dac chung cua luc luong Cong An huong toi le ky niem 80 nam Quoc khanh 2.9 (A80). Anh: The Ky
Image of the police force's special vehicles drill towards the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2 (A80). Photo: The Ky

Here are some suggestions for a day's experience for people and tourists in Hanoi:

Morning

6:30 - 10:00: Watch the parade taking place from 6:30 - 10:00 on September 2 at Ba Dinh Square, the event gathered 43 armed forces, militia, mass forces along with tanks, chainens, and tire cakes.

10:00 - 12:00: Streetwalk to take photos "Hanoi Tet Doc Lap" near Uncle Ho's Mausoleum or places covered with red flags of the Fatherland such as Hang Ma - Hang Luoc - Ly Nam De intersection, lane 150 Yen Phu, Vong Ha, 823 Hong Ha, 25 Phan Dinh Phung, 477 Kim Ma, Kham Thien Market alley...

In addition to alleys, many coffee shops also decorate flags and flowers for the occasion of the independent New Year.

Nhung ngo pho Ha Noi nhuom do mau co To Quoc dip Cach mang thang 8 va Quoc khanh 2.9. Anh: Van Tung
Hanoi streets are painted red with the national flag on the occasion of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2. Photo: Van Tung

From September 1 to 3, museums such as the My Thuat Museum, the National History Museum, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum will open for free to serve people and tourists coming to Hanoi on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

Lunch

12h - 14h: Foodtour Hanoi - Enjoy Hanoi specialties such as beef pho, noodles with shrimp sauce, bun cha, roll cake, vermicelli, lu vong fish cake, bun oc, eel vermicelli ...

Afternoon

14:00 - 17:00: Experience the 2-storey train "Hanoi 5 gates" just launched on August 19. The train takes tourists through Hanoi - Long Bien - Gia Lam - Yen Vien - Tu Son stations, serving the needs of sightseeing, taking photos, and organizing traditional art performances such as folk songs, ca tru, Cheo singing, Xam singing...

Tau The Hanoi Train co cac toa dat theo ten 5 cua o Ha Noi xua la O Cau Den, O Quan Chuong, O Cau Giay, O Cho Dua va O Dong Mac. Anh: Duong sat Viet Nam.
The Hanoi train ship has carriages named after 5 ancient Hanoi gates: O Cau Den, O Quan Chuong, O Cau Giay, O Cho Dua and O Dong Mac. Photo: Vietnam Railway

evening

19:30: join Hanoi night tours. Ngoc Son night tour - Mysterious night takes place on weekend evenings such as Saturday and Sunday, so you should check ticket purchase information in advance. Visitors can admire the magical night beauty of Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and The Huc Bridge through scenes such as King Le giving goose to the golden turtle, peace-praying rituals, and the centuries-old Book- giving ceremony...

In addition, the Hoa Lo night tour, Hoang Thanh decoding, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam... are also held regularly on weekend evenings.

Tour Ngoc Son - Dem huyen bi to chuc tren cau The Huc - den Ngoc Son. Anh: BTC
Ngoc Son Tour - Mysterious Night held on The Huc Bridge - Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Van Mieu Night Tour

9pm - 10pm: 3D Mapping Light Prints Art Program at August Revolution Square and Hoan Kiem Lake (August 29 and 30). The program took place from 8pm to 10pm on August 29 with the theme "Thang Long convergence" and on August 30 with the theme "Hanoi sound".

At 9:00 p.m. on September 2, Hanoi will organize 5 high-altitude fireworks display locations at Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, West Lake and My Dinh National Stadium.

10:00 - 23:00: Sipping steamed beer on Tay Ta Hien - Luong Ngoc Quyen street with street food such as fried spring rolls, chicken feet, dried beef salad...

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