Ha Noi to launch 80 signature tourism products on National Day celebration

At the Conference on connecting Tourism businesses with the Railway sector in Ha Noi 2025, held on the morning of August 13, Deputy Director of the Ha Noi Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu stated that to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the Viet Nam National Holiday (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), tourism sector has been implementing many practical activities toward creating new attractions for both domestic and international visitors.

A highlight among these activities, discussed Mr. Tran Trung Hieu, the Ha Noi Department of Tourism has been actively working in collaboration with tourism associations, clubs, travel agencies, transportation providers, destination, etc. to develop and finalize a collection of tourism products "80 Essential Ha Noi Experiences for the Commemorative Festival Season". The collection includes a diverse set of eight themed categories: Heritage – Culture – History; Ecology – Resort – Nature; Cuisine – Shopping – Urban; Arts – Night – Creativity; Agriculture – Craft Villages – Neo Rural; Transportation – Metro – Railway – Waterway – Aviation.

Among them, cultural heritage tours will feature products highlighting the "Red River Impressions" program, exploring the beauty along the riverbanks, traditional craft villages, ancient temple and riverside fishing villages.

Eco-resort tours will showcase a new iconic lodging in the Cultural Tourism village with lodgings nestled in nature with reflection of ethnic traditions.

Shopping experience tours are highlighted with the "Old Ha Noi Night Tour".

Meanwhile, Hoa Lo Prison night tour will be the spotlight for the art – night – creative category. Additionally, regional and international provinces connected tours are also introduced, with notable destinations including Trang An and Bai Dinh (Ninh Binh), Ha Long Bay and Yen Tu.

Railway tourism products, developed by the Viet Nam Railways Corporation and the Ha Noi Metro One Member Company Limited, was the first to be presented at the conference with its safe, convenience and unique experience for visitors.

Mr. Hieu also discussed the experience of "mobility" within Ha Noi. With over 14 different tourist transportation ranging from cyclos, electric trams, buses to the Cat Linh – Ha Dong metro line, inner-city train or river cruises along the Red River, visitors can explore Ha Noi's many facets. Each mode of transport offers a unique way to experience Hanoi's continuous motion, constantly moving toward the open road.

According to the Deputy Director of Ha Noi Metro One Member Company Limited Nguyen Van Ngoc, the city currently has two urban railway lines in operation: Line 2A (Cat Linh – Ha Dong) and the elevated Line 3 (Nhon – Ha Noi Station).

Among them, line 2A is the key route passing through the city's major attractions and service hubs, with the notable landmarks: Ba Dinh Square, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, The Temple of Literature and the Ha Dong Silk Village, also passing through the Royal City Shopping Mall and the Phu Luong depot.

Thus, the thorough development and utilization of line 2A is vital toward the innovation of new tourism product./.