Netherlands-based digital travel platform Booking.com has just announced the domestic and international destinations most searched by Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming National Day holiday. The data was recorded based on the number of searches for accommodation from August 31 to September 3 by Vietnamese travelers. According to the data, Vietnamese travelers tend to choose experiences that satisfy both factors: relaxation and exploration. Da Lat continues to be the name at the top of the list of trending destinations during the September 2 holiday, thanks to its peaceful scenery and ancient French architecture. Sa Pa, a town in Lao Cai, is also named in the top 10 domestic destinations.

The sea of ​​clouds in Da Lat at dawn is an experience that tourists can try during the upcoming September 2nd holiday. Photo: Pham Kim Nhan

Da Nang, Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Hue... are coastal destinations that continue to receive the attention and love of tourists who want to enjoy the summer sun. Phan Thiet entered the top 10 for the first time, partly due to the Dau Giay - Phan Thiet expressway coming into operation, significantly shortening the travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to the coastal city to about 2.5 hours. The 2.9 holiday lasts 4 days, so Vietnamese tourists tend to prioritize looking for short-term travel experiences, with international destinations in the Asia-Pacific region being the top choice. All 10 most searched international destinations are located in this region. Bangkok (Thailand) is the most searched city, followed by Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (Korea), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Singapore, Hong Kong (China), Taipei (Taiwan, China), Sydney (Australia), Bali (Indonesia), Chiang Mai (Thailand). Varun Grover, Country Manager for Vietnam at Booking.com, said that the upcoming National Day holiday on September 2 is a great opportunity for families to enjoy memorable time together before the new school year begins. “The trend shows that Vietnamese tourists are looking for a domestic and international vacation that can combine a variety of experiences, from cultural exploration to relaxing at peaceful mountain resorts or enjoying sunny beaches,” said Mr. Grover. Top destinations searched by Vietnamese tourists on September 2: Domestic destinations 1. Da Lat, Lam Dong 2. Da Nang 3. Vung Tau, Ba Ria - Vung Tau 4. Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa 5. Ho Chi Minh City 6. Hoi An, Quang Nam 7. Hanoi 8. Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan 9. Sa Pa, Lao Cai 10. Hue, Thua Thien Hue International destinations 1. Bangkok, Thailand 2. Tokyo, Japan 3. Seoul, Korea 4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5. Singapore 6. Hong Kong, China 7. Taipei, Taiwan, China 8. Sydney, Australia 9. Bali, Indonesia 10. Chiang Mai, Thailand