Diverse experiences await visitors this national day holiday

Quang Ninh’s tourism sector has developed a wide range of new products, offering a wider variety of experiences for travelers on the occasion of National Day holiday.

Ahead of the upcoming National Day holiday, September 2, tourist destinations across Quang Ninh have been thoroughly prepared to welcome a large influx of visitors. Businesses are actively rolling out promotional packages for the holiday.

The Ambassador overnight cruise is offering a special price of VND 3.7 million per person, including excursions in Hạ Long Bay, onboard services, and fine dining. Floating restaurants, Sea Octopus for example, are treating guests to a special imperial abalone soup, offering exclusive event space for groups of 80 or more, complimentary use of LED screen, sound and lighting systems, and a 20% discount on beverages for large groups.

Hotels and resorts are also maximizing their facilities to create unique holiday experiences. At FLC Ha Long, visitors can enjoy a grand buffet of 80 diverse dishes from Asian to European cuisine, along with fresh seafood such as grilled oysters, mantis shrimp, steamed prawns, and grouper, all crafted by a team of five-star chefs. The buffet is priced at nearly VND 800,000 per person (August 30), including a complimentary drink, live music, and a lucky draw. À La Carte Hotel is also hosting a seafood feast for VND 495,000 per person, with discounts for groups of 10 or more.

Entertainment complexes are also joining in the festive spirit. Sun World Hạ Long has decorated numerous photo spots with the national flag, and is offering a complimentary 100,000 VND dining voucher with the purchase of a three-park combo ticket worth 600,000 VND until September 2. At Quang Ninh Gate, visitors can enjoy a two-day, one-night holiday package starting from just VND 1.999 million for four people, including activities such as cycling, lotus pond sightseeing, flower garden tours, water park fun, and a traditional countryside market visit.

Several localities are launching autumn-winter tourism packages to attract visitors. Co To special zone is pioneering with a promotional 3-day, 2-night tour package priced from 1.7 to 1.9 million VND per guest (for groups of 20 or more), valid from August 25 to December 31, 2025. The package includes round-trip high-speed boat tickets, five main meals, 2–3-star hotel accommodation or premium homestay, and electric car tours.

Co To is also planning a series of post-holiday cultural and entertainment events, such as the “Frontier mid-autumn festival,” social media campaigns to promote its nature and culture, a mural painting campaign, and the “Whispers of autumn - Co To awaits your story” initiative.

Meanwhile, Yen Tu will host the “Ultra trail Yen Tu 2025” on September 5-6. Athletes can compete in four categories including 5km, 15km, 25km, and the challenging 50km Ultra Trail. With the theme “Discover heritage - Spread the essence,” the race is not only a physical challenge but also a cultural and spiritual journey through the sacred Yen Tu mountains. As the first large-scale trail running event in the area, it is expected to attract thousands of domestic and international athletes.

From now until the year’s end, 54 localities across the province have registered 148 events and activities, including the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Congress art program, the Uong Bi Golden Autumn Festival 2025, the Mid-Autumn Festival with a light art performance at Ha Long bay, the Ha Long - Quang Ninh Culinary Festival 2025, and the Northeastern OCOP Fair - Quang Ninh 2025.

According to Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Viet Dung, the province is working closely with localities and special zones to strengthen inspections and strictly handle cases of unlisted or unclear pricing, fraudulent practices, or unfair trading.

He also highlighted the importance of ensuring smooth traffic, public order, waste collection, and safety at beaches and tourist sites to guarantee the best possible experience for both residents and visitors.