In the early days of September, Hanoi is dressed in the red color of the national flag, with a more vibrant rhythm of life than usual. For many international tourists, setting foot in the Capital on National Day brings unexpected and interesting experiences.
Having just arrived in Hanoi on September 1st, Mr. Jakob, a tourist from Poland, was impressed by the scale and pace of life of the city. The crowded streets, the ancient buildings and the special atmosphere on the holiday made him quickly feel that Hanoi was having an important event.
The male tourist said he knew in advance that the trip would coincide with National Day in Vietnam. In front of him, the flags appearing on many streets create a different face for the city.
We plan to spend the following days learning more about Vietnamese history, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam will be the first location on the journey," the Polish tourist said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Janis, a tourist from Germany, had a longer journey through many destinations in Vietnam before coming to Hanoi.
According to tourists, he knows that a special holiday is taking place in Vietnam because flags and flowers are everywhere and people are also wearing red and yellow star flag costumes.
Learning about the history of the country I visit is also part of our vacation, and I find it very interesting," the tourist shared, his family also plans to go to see the fireworks taking place on the main day of September 2nd.
For Mr. Aitor and Ms. Amaia, two tourists from Spain, Hanoi is a special stop in their Vietnam tour.
Being present in Hanoi on National Day is very special, because we can witness firsthand how people celebrate the holiday. The streets are crowded and everyone is very happy, they friendly tell us about their pride in these days," Mr. Aitor shared.
Without a schedule prepared specifically for the holiday, these tourists still accidentally become witnesses of one of the special times of Hanoi. From cultural experiences to the opportunity to observe how people celebrate National Day, each journey brings a unique perspective on Vietnam.
