Travel Guide: Hanoi adorned with flags and flowers, featuring Sapa's golden rice fields on September 2nd.

Golden terraced fields embrace the exquisite beauty of the Northwestern highlands

In the afternoon, you can stroll around the town, or visit Nam Cang to feel the rhythm of the harvest season. The terraced fields cascade down the mountainside, glittering under the autumn sun, the scent of new rice wafting through the villages, Sapa this season is captivating in every breath.

You don't have to travel too far to fully experience the cultural beauty of the 5 ethnic groups in Sapa, because right at Sun World Fansipan Legend, there is a small village called Ban May, where communities of Hmong, Tay, Giay, Xa Pho, and Red Dao people gather here, introducing their ethnic identity to tourists. Visiting Ban May during this time, tourists will immerse themselves in the golden season festival atmosphere, celebrating a bountiful harvest with decorative scenes adorned in yellow from coral trees and straw. Especially, don't miss the elaborately staged art performances, offering a combination of music, traditional highland dances, and novel, modern arrangements.

The festive atmosphere rich in national identity will be one of the memorable experiences at Ban May

Day 2: Sacred flag-raising ceremony on the majestic Fansipan peak

Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful golden season scenery while traveling on the Guinness World Record-holding cable car cabin to the sacred peak Fansipan . From here, Muong Hoa valley appears overwhelmingly beautiful with golden terraced fields like silk ribbons embracing the mountainside. On this occasion, the tourist area is also decorated with tens of thousands of red flags with yellow stars from the station to the Fansipan peak, creating proud photo opportunities.

At the Fansipan peak – the roof of Indochina, the flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution is one of the unmissable experiences. Visitors will stand at the foot of the tallest flagpole in Indochina, singing the Vietnamese national anthem amidst the majestic mountains and nature while watching the red flag fly on the flagpole. This experience, shared by many visitors who have attended, is described as a magical moment, and nothing can truly capture the pride in the magnificent Vietnamese homeland when standing to salute the flag in such a sacred place.

Sacred flag-raising ceremony on the majestic "Roof of Indochina"

To celebrate this great national holiday, Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area offers a promotion until September 20th: buy cable car tickets after 1 PM get a free dinner buffet ticket. A perfect itinerary to go up the mountain to watch the evening clouds, descend when the town lights up, and end with a warm dinner. Not only that, many restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops in Sa Pa are also launching discount programs, gifts, or introducing new seasonal dishes, making this autumn trip both rich in experience and more attractive.

Amidst colorful flags and flowers, the fragrant scent of ripe rice, and flags fluttering in the sky, visitors to Sa Pa on this occasion will bring back not only images but also unforgettable emotions.

Day 3: Hanoi radiant with flags and flowers

Returning to Hanoi from the afternoon of September 1st, spend time strolling around Hanoi's streets. On central streets such as Phung Hung mural street, Trang Tien, and Hanoi Old Quarter, red flags with yellow stars flutter in the wind, and banners celebrating National Day are everywhere. In the evening, Hoan Kiem Lake sparkles, the walking street becomes more bustling, and visitors stroll, feeling the overflowing festive atmosphere. This is also an opportunity to visit historical sites associated with the August Revolution, such as the Hanoi Opera House – an architectural heritage, a historical witness that transports viewers back to the revolutionary autumn.

Day 4: The capital heroic on the nation's great holiday

The morning of September 2nd is when the whole country turns towards Ba Dinh Square. Here, a solemn military parade ceremony celebrating National Day takes place, recreating the heroic atmosphere of the historical autumn. After attending, visitors can visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, to commemorate the beloved leader, then continue to the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, the place preserving the quintessence of Vietnamese education.

A proud historic moment lives forever in the hearts of all Vietnamese people

By the evening of September 2nd, Hanoi also organized fireworks displays at 5 locations including Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, My Dinh National Stadium, and West Lake, in traditional and artistic fireworks formats. The "weaving brocade, embroidering flowers" fireworks display against the sky of the Fatherland will conclude an unforgettable emotional A80 celebration holiday.