Thong Nhat Hall maintains ticket prices, traffic diversion to avoid congestion
As a place with a special historical imprint, the Reunification Hall (Independence Palace) is expected to welcome a large number of people and tourists during the National Day holiday September 2nd.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Bui Huu Toan - Director of the Reunification Hall said that because this year's holiday lasts 5 days, the number of visitors is forecast to be distributed evenly throughout the holiday instead of concentrating on September 1st and September 2nd like last year.
The unit estimates that the number of visitors in 2 days, September 1st and September 2nd this year, reached about 24,000 - 25,000 visitors, equivalent to or slightly increasing compared to the same period in 2025.
During this holiday, the Reunification Hall does not increase entrance fees. To proactively serve the increased number of visitors during the holiday, the Reunification Hall has developed a suitable service organization plan, focusing on 3 contents.
Increase personnel at ticket sales locations, guide, regulate and divert passengers, support passengers to buy tickets, guide sightseeing routes, and limit congestion. Strengthen security supervision forces to ensure security and safety for tourists throughout the relic visit period.
At the same time, review, inspect and ensure the conditions of facilities, be ready to meet the number of visitors during peak days, strengthen environmental sanitation and landscape work to ensure service quality and safety for tourists, and at the same time protect the landscape and the National Special Relic Site - Reunification Hall.
Thao Cam Vien is filled with unique activities, "hard-core fan" incentives
From August 29 to September 2, 2026, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens brings a series of bustling activities in the city's green space.
Representatives of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens said that on August 30, 2026, visitors with "hard-core fan" badges on the Facebook fanpage of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens will be applied a preferential ticket price of 40,000 VND when presenting at the ticket counter.
On this occasion, Thao Cam Vien organizes many outstanding programs such as "Full of Love Festival", themed music night "Melody of the Fatherland - Welcoming National Day September 2nd" and lively mascot performances. Many experience zones are also open to visitors such as Quan Nhan Huong historical relic, Butterfly Garden, Flamingo Garden, Children's Zoo, Friendly Zoo and Zoological and Botanical Museum.
To ensure that the programs take place safely, civilly and conveniently, the unit has completed landscape embellishment, safety check of green trees, maintenance of game systems, trains, and trams. At the same time, fully prepare goods, raw materials to serve and publicly list prices in business areas.
Security and order protection work is strengthened, coordinated with local police forces. Professional departments will regularly inspect the operating status of games, vehicles serving customers, food safety and hygiene, and price listing throughout the holidays.
