From the overflowing autumn colors on the majestic Fansipan peak, the shimmering fireworks night on the shore of Ha Long Bay, the cooling paradise in Ha Nam to the bustling fireworks at Sam Son beach... are coordinates not to be missed during the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
Harmony of colors in the golden season
On the occasion of National Day September 2nd, the "Golden Season of Brocade" Brocade Festival in Ban May (Sun World Fansipan Legend) will take place from August 22nd to September 6th. The festival recreates Sa Pa's golden season and the journey from rice and flax trees to brocade panels of the Northwest people.
The highlight is the minishow "Season of Sunshine and Rain", inspired by the life of the H'Mong people, combining dance, local music and typical props to tell stories about labor, love and community vitality. Visitors can also immerse themselves in Xoe dance, bamboo dance, brocade fashion shows and folk games such as stilt races, banh giay pounding, and rice cooking competitions.
Especially on August 31st, September 1st and September 2nd, visitors will have the opportunity to attend the sacred and large-scale flag raising ceremony on Fansipan peak at an altitude of 3,143m. All of this creates a majestic and unique Northwest picture for the National Day holiday.
Ha Long: Food lovers' rendezvous
For the holiday of September this year, Quang Ninh has become an ideal choice with a series of experiences extending from day to night. Right at the Lighthouse, visitors can check-in in a space with a merchant port style, admire Ha Long Bay and the red sails on the water.
When the city lights up, the 3D Mapping show "Prosperous Trade Port" recreates the story of the heritage land with modern projection technology, combined with brilliant fireworks displays in the Bai Chay sky.
The journey to explore Ha Long cannot be without VUI-Fest Ha Long - a rendezvous for food lovers and the brilliant night market atmosphere along the coast. Hundreds of stalls bring a series of dishes from Quang Ninh specialties such as squid sticky rice, seafood vermicelli to Asian-European dishes, grilled food, creating a vibrant entertainment space by the sea.
In particular, tourists want to combine entertainment and sightseeing at Sun World Ha Long. In which, groups of friends or families can enjoy the panoramic view of the heritage bay from above with the Queen Cable Car, conquer a series of thrilling games at Dragon Park...
Ha Nam: Cooling down at a water park
Only 45 minutes from Hanoi Capital, Ha Nam ward (Ninh Binh province) is one of the attractive destinations on September 2nd. Visitors can cool off at Sun World Ha Nam - the first water puppetry theme park in Vietnam. Family and friend groups can have sports exchanges with Sun Sports City Ninh Binh, a 22ha sports park with 7 sports, notably 41 covered pickleball courts and nearly 2km of running track.
In the evening, Times Square becomes the center of attention with a water music show and high-altitude fireworks lighting up the sky at 9:30 pm every Saturday night.
Thanh Hoa: Brilliant fireworks on National Day
In Thanh Hoa, Sam Son promises to bring a holiday full of festive atmosphere with sea, music and fireworks. On the evening of September 1, 2026, the art fireworks display will take place at Lam Son Square, Hac Thanh ward and Sam Son Sea Square, from 9:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
Visitors can combine admiring fireworks with experiences at Sam Son Sea Square, where the water music system brings performances combining light, music and water. In addition, families have the option of Sun World Sam Son with a system of 14 water games that will bring many memorable experiences.
