HCM City, Aug. 25 -- The four-day upcoming National Day holiday is expected to draw crowds nationwide, with southern localities stepping up facilities, services, staffing, and safety measures to welcome visitors.

Impressive experiences await

Tourism authorities in many southern localities expect increased holiday travel, though not a surge, as many visitors will head to Hanoi for the 80th National Day military parade and march or choose central beaches and overseas trips.

A wide range of cultural and artistic events have been planned across localities to create a festive atmosphere.

Tourist attractions, historical and cultural sites stand ready to welcome visitors. In HCM City, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports announced ...