The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long is developing standout tourism products to lure more visitors, said Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Thanh Tuan.
A typical orchard in Vinh Long province
(Photo: tour.dulichvietnam.com.vn)
Boasting strength in eco-tourism with a vast area of orchards, the province is
working to develop local homestay services by encouraging homestay owners to
invest heavily in the facility, and equipping local residents with necessary
tourism skills so that they can provide the visitors with better services.
According to Tuan, the province is now housing 26 standardised homestays, with
two meeting ASEAN homestay standards. They are expected to popularise the
unique feature of the locality to both domestic and foreign visitors.
In addition, historical tourism has recently got noticed as the province has 11
national historical relic sites and nearly 50 sites at provincial level. The
tourism sector will combine historical tourism tours with the introduction of
the traditional culture and art of the ethnic minority groups in the southern
region.
Calling for investments from businesses to build tourism infrastructure,
organising famtrips and studying community-based tourism products in other
provinces are parts of the province’s plan to make it become more attractive to
visitors.
According to the department, last year, the province welcomed 1.3 million
tourist arrivals and earned 340 billion VND (14.65 million USD) from tourism
service, up 8 percent and 8.9 percent year on year, respectively.
This year, the province targeted 1.4 million visitors, including 212,000
foreigners, and 350 billion VND (15.08 million USD) in tourism revenue.
Source: VNA
Tan Lac district’s three highland communes of Quyet Chien, Ngo Luong, and Van Son sit at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level. Known for their wide forest coverage and rich biodiversity, the areas boast a cool, temperate climate in summer and is home to several scenic spots and caves recognised as provincial and national heritage sites. Besides, the region still preserves the cultural traditions of the Muong ethnic group, alongside a variety of agricultural products, which add to its unique appeal for visitors.
The survey on selecting and developing the new tourism products and tours.
On September 27th and 28th, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism collaborated with Hanoi Unesco Travel Club to organize a survey program to select and develop the new tourism products and tours that highlight the unique features of the lake region in Da Bac district. The survey group included the experts for developing the tourism product, the members of the Vietnam Travel Club, the Vietnam Travel Association, the representatives from businesses, travel companies, domestic and international tourism operators, and media agencies from both inside and outside the province.
Blessed with a stunning natural landscape, fresh air, and a unique cultural identity, Mai Chau district, where the Thai people make up over 60% of its population, has located itself on the Vietnamese tourism map with community tourism.
Leveraging the natural landscapes and the cultural identity of the ethnic minority communities, many rural areas in Hoa Binh province have developed the unique tourism products to promote rural tourism (RT).
Boasting stunning landscapes, and standout cultural traits, many localities across Hoa Binh province have developed unique offerings to bolster rural tourism.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh province hosted a conference on August 22 to evaluate the implementation of a project to develop Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national tourist area by 2025. Nguyen Van Toan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the steering committee for implementing the project, presided over the conference.
