Da Nang, famous for long, sandy beaches, topped the list, according to the Dutch-based agency which conducted an analysis of check-in dates between Sept. 1-4.
This year, the government chose to begin the holiday one day before the official day on September 2 so that it would be spaced apart from the first day of the new school year on Sept. 5.
As the holiday will fall on the weekend, it will be a four-day holiday in total.
Da Nang successfully hosted its international fireworks festival last month, attracting nearly 1 million visitors, up 30% against the 2019 version.
Photo by Nguyen Sanh Quoc Huy
Vung Tau, a beach town with tropical climate, came second on the list.
Around 110 kilometers from downtown HCMC, Vung Tau has always been one of the hottest destinations in the south during national holidays as crowds flood the three-kilometer-long Bai Sau, also known as Thuy Van beach.
Pictured is Bai Sau beach during the Reunification Day and May Day (April 30-May 1) holidays.
Photo by Truong Ha
The beach city Nha Trang in central Vietnam came third.
Nha Trang is home to Ponagar Tower, which is more than 1,000 years old and one of the most important Champa Kingdom heritage sites in the country.
Its popularity has been increasing as many cruise ships carrying thousands of foreign visitors have docked in Nha Trang Port in recent months.
On Monday, Spectrum of the Seas, Asia's largest luxury cruise ship carrying over 4,300 foreign visitors, docked in Nha Trang, marking its return for the second time in a month.
Photo by Tran Anh Khoa
The Central Highlands city of Da Lat was fourth in the list.
Located 1,500 meters above sea level, Da Lat is much loved for its year-round cool climate, green pine forests, misty landscape, and architectural gems dating back to the French colonial time.
In September, temperatures there range from 17 to 24 degrees Celsius.
Photo by Tran Quang Anh
Vietnam’s southern metropolis HCMC came fifth.
City authorities are planning fireworks displays and hot-air balloon shows in celebration of Vietnamese National Day on Sept. 2.
A high-altitude fireworks display will take place near the Thu Thiem Tunnel, which connects Thu Duc City with District 1, while a low-altitude pyrotechnic show would be held at Dam Sen Theme Park from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
The 110-year-old heritage building housing the HCMC People's Committee office will be open to sightseeing tours on Sept. 1 and 2.
Photo by Ngo Tran Hai An
Mui Ne, once a popular resort town for Russian tourists before the pandemic, ranked sixth.
Around 12 km away from Phan Thiet, the capital of Binh Thuan Province on the south central coast, Mui Ne is the only locality in Vietnam that offers a hot air balloon ride over sand dunes, which starts at 5 a.m.
Mui Ne enjoys a tropical climate all year round and is also known for ancient fishing villages.
Photo by Andy Tran
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, which has entered the autumn season, ranked seventh.
Hanoi has long been a favorite autumn escape among foreign tourists who love riding bicycles along the narrow streets covered with fallen yellow leaves, or taking photos of women wearing ao dai, Vietnam's national costume.
Photo by Ha Thanh
UNESCO heritage site Ha Long, around two hours from Hanoi, came in eighth position.
The ideal time to visit Ha Long Bay is between March and April and September to November, as there is little rain.
One of the most popular travel experiences in Ha Long is a seaplane tour that allows tourists to see the UNESCO heritage site from a different angle, at over 300 meters.
Each tour lasts 25 minutes and costs VND1.6 million (US$68) for Vietnamese and $85 for foreigners.
Photo by Pham Huy Trung
Phu Quoc, famous for its long sandy beaches and luxury resorts, was ninth.
May-October is the rainy season in Vietnam’s biggest island.
Photo by Kim Ngan
Lying along Thu Bon River, Hoi An finished the top 10 list.
Characterized by its unique architectural ensemble that features iconic yellow houses and rich traditional heritage, Hoi An is much loved for its pedestrian-friendly streets and slow pace of life that can be hardly found in other cities in Vietnam.
Hoi An is also known for its colorful floating lantern festival, which is held on the 14th day of each lunar month when all electric lights of the town are switched off.
Photo by Tan Cao
