Ha Noi to offer free entry to tourist attractions, historical sites on National Day

The Ha Noi People's Committee on August 25 decided to offer free entry to  tourist attractions, historical sites and cultural facilities across the capital city that normally charge entrance fees on National Day.

Ha Noi stands as Viet Nam's cultural capital, a city renowned for its heritage. The "City for Peace" has a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, meticulously woven together over thousands of years.

The city boasts a remarkable number of cultural heritage sites, both tangible and intangible, including historic relics, vibrant festivals, traditional villages, and UNESCO-recognized treasures.

The capital city is rightfully called a "city of heritage," possessing historical treasures that embody the cultural essence of the Trang An people. Among these treasures are UNESCO-recognized world heritage sites like the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Giong Festival, Ca tru singing, and the doctoral steles from the Le-Mac dynasties at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature - the first university of Viet Nam).

Moreover, when discussing Ha Noi, one cannot overlook renowned national heritage sites such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Su Pagoda, Voi Phuc Temple, Bach Ma Temple, Quan Thanh Temple, the Turtle Tower - Ngoc Son Temple, Huong Pagoda, Tay Phuong Pagoda, Thay Pagoda, the Co Loa Citadel, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Between January and July, Ha Noi welcomed approximately 5.31 million international visitors, an increase of 25 per cent compared to the same period in 2025, while the domestic tourist number reached 15.85 million, up 11.9 per cent./.