Stepping holiday before the 30th of April
The Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday in 2025 lasts 3 days from April 4 to 7. Because the holiday falls on Monday, workers may only have fewer days off if there is no weekly day off on Saturday and Sunday. Many people take the opportunity to rest and have fun in the city or in the suburbs.
Ms. My Hanh (26 years old, Thai Binh) said that she plans to camp with friends in the suburbs of Hanoi instead of going far away. "I save my budget for a longer April 30 - May 1 holiday, both going home to visit my family and traveling with everyone. At the end of April, the weather is warmer, suitable for swimming".
This is the common mentality of many tourists. Travel agencies also note that tourism activities are not too vibrant during the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday. "This year's death anniversary falls on Monday at the beginning of the week, the number of tourists is not as large as last year. Most visitors choose to travel next weekend, or wait for the 30.4-1.5 holiday, said Mr. Bui Thanh Tu - Marketing Director of BestPrice Travel.
Tourism trends
During the 2025 Hung Kings' Commemoration Day holiday, many Vietnamese tourists are looking for short-term domestic and international tours with diverse experiences, from urban exploration to relaxation.
According to Mr. Tu, tourists choosing to travel during this time often go to nearby places, entertainment and resorts around the city such as Ba Vi, Tam Dao... near Hanoi or the southern region of Vung Tau, Da Lat...
Mr. Varun Grover - Country Director of Booking.com in Vietnam - shared: With Vietnamese tourists already looking for more meaningful experiences, we see that their interest in destinations combining vacation experiences, cultural exploration and adventure has also increased significantly. The long weekend holiday during the upcoming Hung Kings' Commemoration Day will be a great opportunity to realize these trips.
According to this online tourism platform, the Top 10 destinations that Vietnamese tourists are most interested in during the upcoming holidays are Da Nang, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau, Hanoi, Hue, Phu Quoc, Hoi An and Mui Ne. Da Nang also leads the Top 10 most searched destinations for flights from April 4 and 7. Next, Cam Ranh and Phu Quoc are the most searched domestic destinations, showing the sustainable attraction of coastal areas.
Regarding international destinations, Vietnamese tourists prioritize nearby destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Top destinations are Bangkok (Thailand); Tokyo (Japan) and Seoul (Korea). Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Singapore, Osaka (Japan), Hong Kong (China), Ubud (Indonesia), Kyoto (Japan) and Taipei (Taiwan, China) are also on the list.
In addition, it is impossible not to mention Phu Tho - the focus on the tourism map of the North in the upcoming holidays. Phu Tho is expected to welcome about 4 million visitors during the 10 days of the festival.
Informing about the Hung Go Vuong Commemoration Day, Mr. Nguyen Dac Thuy - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho province - said that Hung Go Vuong Commemoration Day and the At Ty Year Land Culture - Tourism Week 2025 will take place for 10 days from March 29 to April 7 with about 30 events, activities in the ceremony and festival.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Lan - Chairman of Phu Tho Tourism Association - said that businesses improve the quality and expand tourism space, and new experiences for tourists such as sports tourism, golf tourism, trekking tours...
On this occasion, some interesting tourist destinations are expected to welcome many visitors to Phu Tho on the occasion of Hung King's Commemoration, such as Hung Vuong Museum, Long Coc Tea Hill, Xuan Son National Park, Ao Chau Dam, Hung Lo Communal House...
