Perched on the 23rd floor of the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, Hai Bar offers sweeping views of the Ho Chi Minh City skyline from the heart of the city.
As the highest rooftop bar on Dong Khoi Street, Hai Bar features a modern, airy setting with expansive windows overlooking landmarks including Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the City People’s Committee building, the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Saigon River and Ba Son Bridge.
Beyond its views, Hai Bar at 88 Dong Khoi Street offers 23 signature cocktails inspired by Vietnamese ingredients and spirits, making it a suitable setting for dates, gatherings with friends or a celebratory National Day toast.
Ho Chi Minh City will stage high- and low-altitude fireworks displays at seven locations from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Sept. 2.
High-altitude fireworks will light up areas near Thu Thiem Tunnel in An Khanh Ward, Binh Duong New City in Binh Duong Ward, and Tam Thang Square in Vung Tau Ward.
Low-altitude displays will take place at four sites: Saigon Marina IFC Tower in Saigon Ward, Dam Sen Theme Park in Binh Thoi Ward, Kim Long Villa residential area in Nha Be Ward, and Ba Ria Park Square in Ba Ria Ward.
Guests also can celebrate Vietnam's National Day at Bar Son inside Le Méridien Saigon on Sept. 2 with DJ sets, signature cocktails and a free-flow package featuring beer, wine and finger food.
From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the celebration moves poolside on the ninth floor, offering elevated views of the fireworks over the Saigon skyline and Ba Son Bridge.
The package is priced at VND1.5 million++ (US$57) per guest.
Le Méridien Saigon is located at 3C Ton Duc Thang Street.
Song Bar on the 40th floor of Hilton Saigon boasts sweeping views of the Saigon River.
From 8 p.m. until late, the venue is offering a package priced at VND1.2 million++ per person, featuring crafted drinks, light bites and live jazz, including timeless favorites and special requests.
The hotel is at 11 Me Linh Square, Ben Nghe Ward.
Twilight Sky Bar, an open-air rooftop venue offering unobstructed views of the fireworks over the Saigon River, is also an ideal spot for celebrating National Day.
The “Vietnam Golden Star – Raise Your Glass to Vietnam” package will feature DJ performances, interactive mini-games and signature crafted drinks.
Located on the 12th floor at 180-188 Ly Tu Trong Street in Ben Thanh Ward, the bar advises guests to book early for prime fireworks-viewing tables.
In Hanoi, Hedonist Bar on the 23rd floor of L7 West Lake Hanoi by Lotte Hotels, offers panoramic views of the fireworks over the capital's skyline and West Lake.
From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the rooftop venue will offer chic beats and a festive cocktail or mocktail, with the experience priced at VND400,000 (US$15) per guest.
The hotel is at 683 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho.
Hanoi will host a range of cultural programs, exhibitions and activities at heritage sites to mark Vietnam’s National Day, with fireworks scheduled at five locations on the evening of Sept. 2.
The fireworks will be launched from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Hanoi Moi newspaper headquarters, Hanoi Post Office, Coconut Island in Thong Nhat Park, the F1 race track at My Dinh Sports Complex and Lac Long Quan Flower Garden in Tay Ho Ward.
Located on the eighth floor of La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel, Terraço Sky Bar offers 360-degree panoramic views over Ngoc Son Temple and the Turtle Tower in Hoan Kiem Lake.
For the celebration, the venue offers a prime vantage point for watching the fireworks, with a package priced at VND599,000 per person, including one beer or soft drink.
The hotel is at 33-35 Hang Dau Street in Hoan Kiem Ward.
Located on the 10th floor of La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel, the Lighthouse Sky Bar is capable of accommodating 200 guests at a time, making it a popular venue for drinking parties among foreigners.
Designed in the style of a boat, the bar offers stunning views of Hoan Kiem Lake and the iconic Old Quarter.
In addition to cocktails, the bar also serves food, such as beef carpaccio, a cheese and cold cut platter, chicken wings and beef steak.
The bar is located at 27 Hang Be Street, Hoan Kiem Ward.
Perched atop the May De Ville Crown Hotel, the Upper Haven Skybar offers panoramic views of the Old Quarter.
It will offer guests live music from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 with free entrance. The venue is also offering a VND499,000 (US$19) combo that includes two cocktails and a complimentary cold-cut platter.
It is located at 21 and 21A Luong Ngoc Quyen Street, in the Old Quarter of Hoan Kiem Ward.
At 267 meters above ground, Top of Hanoi on the 67th floor of Lotte Hanoi Hotel offers a panoramic view of the capital, providing a vantage point for watching the fireworks.
The venue will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight.
The hotel is located at 54 Lieu Giai Street, Ba Dinh Ward.
