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Experience festivals and island life during the September 2nd holiday in Tay Ninh – Phu Quoc

Experience festivals and island life during the September 2nd holiday in Tay Ninh – Phu Quoc

26/08/2025

The 4-day September 2nd holiday is an opportunity for tourists to explore Southern Vietnam's diverse destinations, from Tay Ninh, rich in culture, beliefs, and history, to the pearl island of Phu Quoc, bathed in sunshine and buzzing with festive vibes and world-class shows.

Tay Ninh – a journey to discover spiritual culture and history

Just over 80km from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh is a "red address" not to be missed, with many revolutionary destinations such as the Central Office for South Vietnam (Trung Uong Cuc Mien Nam), Boi Loi Revolutionary Base (Can cu Cach Mang Boi Loi), Duong Minh Chau War Zone (chien khu Duong Minh Chau)... Another destination that history and spiritual culture enthusiasts love is Ba Den Mountain (Nui Ba Den) – "the foremost mountain of heaven" with a height of 986m, where visitors can worship the unique spiritual complex with the majestic Statue of the Lady Buddha of Tay Bo Da Son (tuong Phat Ba Tay Bo Da Son), the Statue of Bodhisattva Maitreya (ton tuong Bo Tat Di Lac) – the world's largest sandstone wonder, ancient pagodas, and prominent spiritual cultural works. Ba Den Mountain was once the "divine eye" during the resistance war against America, a place where many heroes fell for the independence and freedom of the homeland.

Historical photos will be displayed at the exhibition on National Day

Joining the nationwide atmosphere celebrating the August Revolution and National Day 2/9, from August 27th, Sun World Ba Den Mountain organizes the Exhibition "Ba Den Mountain - Echoing the Heroic Ballad". The exhibition is a recollection of Ba Den Mountain through historical milestones, with 5 areas: Ba Den Mountain before the Party; Ba Den Mountain with the Party; Ba Den Mountain during the resistance against the French; Ba Den Mountain during the resistance against the Americans; and Ba Den Mountain today - A pilgrimage land, a healing destination.

The flag raising ceremony celebrating the 80th National Day will take place on the morning of September 2nd at the foot of the Lady Buddha Tay Bo Da statue

Record-breaking leaf market will be held on top of Ba Den mountain throughout the 4-day holiday of September 2nd.

In addition, with the desire to recreate the traditional cultural space characteristic of the South, nurturing the beauty in the cultural and culinary life of the people of Tay Ninh, Sun World Ba Den Mountain organizes a Leaf Market of unprecedented scale, lasting for 4 holiday days from August 30th to September 2nd. As a special market born in Tay Ninh, the Leaf Market attracts tourists with its "unique and strange" shopping method: using leaves instead of money. Leaf Markets are usually a special activity during major holidays aiming to preserve and promote local traditional cultural values.

The sacred lantern offering ceremony will be held on the evenings of August 30, 31 and September 2

On the evenings of August 30, 31 and September 2, after the leaf market session, the lantern offering ceremony will be held at the square at the foot of the Avalokitesvara Statue of Tay Bo Da Son. Visitors will honor history and remember the heroes who sacrificed for the nation. The solemn ceremony will take place on the Tay Bo Da Son square. Amidst the sacred mountain peak, thousands of wishes for peace and tranquility will be entrusted by visitors under the light of the lanterns, creating an unforgettable experience.

Phu Quoc – Pearl Island Bustling with Festival Season

On the occasion of September 2, Phu Quoc welcomes visitors with a series of entertainment activities and a vibrant festival atmosphere, especially at the Sun Paradise Land ecosystem in the south of the Pearl Island.

The record-breaking cable car offers breathtaking views of the Phu Quoc sea and sky from above

The journey begins from the world's longest three-rope cable car, offering a stunning panoramic view amidst the clouds and blue sea, taking visitors to the Sun World Hon Thom complex. Here, guests can experience the modern Aquatopia Water Park, with 21 challenging slides or thrilling games like Moc Xa Thinh No, and relax in the pristine beach space…

The Guinness World Record-breaking show – Kiss Of The Sea has become the signature of Phu Quoc

In the jubilant atmosphere celebrating National Day, Sun World Hon Thom is adorned in the brilliant red of the golden-starred red flag, while offering a special discount of up to 20% for Vietnamese tourists when purchasing tickets and cable car experience combos to Hon Thom, the Guinness World Record-breaking show “ The Kiss of the Sea ” - “Kiss Of The Sea”. Accordingly, round-trip cable car tickets are now only 600,000 VND for adults and 480,000 VND for children. Tickets for The Kiss of the Sea show are now only 800,000 VND per guest.

Kissing Bridge (Cau Hon) adorned with the red flag with a yellow star during the country's grand celebration

Sun World Hon Thom and the show 'The Kiss of the Sea' are still applying a program offering complimentary tickets to visit the Kissing Bridge (Cau Hon), a world-renowned iconic work of Phu Quoc. Additionally, visitors purchasing tickets or the Hon Thom cable car combo will receive a drink voucher, including a glass/can of Sun KraftBeer craft beer or a glass of fruit juice. On September 2, 2025, the 'Kiss of the Sea' show will present a spectacular 10-minute fireworks display, painting the island sky like brocade flowers, as the most meaningful congratulation for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.

Vui Phet Night Market adorned with colorful flags and flowers on Independence Day

During this time, visitors should not miss the experience at Vui Phet Night Market, which gathers over 100 attractive food and shopping stalls. Especially throughout the holiday, the night market will feature special art performances, lively entertainment shows, and a combination of food from the stalls with premium craft beer Sun KraftBeer produced right in Phu Quoc.

From the sacred mountains of Tay Ninh to the vibrant life of the pearl island Phu Quoc, the diversity makes everyone's National Day holiday more memorable than ever. Not only a time for rest, the National Day holiday is also an opportunity for each visitor to find new energy amidst the lands rich in culture and beautiful nature of the South.