Awaken the potential of streams and waterfalls to develop eco-tourism

Lots of potential

It takes just over 1 hour from the city. In Hue, Kazan waterfall (Thuong Lo commune) has appeared with wild and majestic beauty, promising to be a tourist destination that makes even the most demanding tourists satisfied. Although there is a lot of potential to develop eco-tourism, in fact, tourism at Kazan waterfall has not attracted a large number of tourists in recent years. Ms. Hoang Hanh Nguyen, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City. Hue used to come here to share experiences, Kazan waterfall is quite wild, so it easily attracts those who love to explore nature. However, the lack of service infrastructure is one of the reasons why people are afraid to come here to travel.

According to Ms. A Lang Be, Director of Doi Village Community Tourism Cooperative, Kazan waterfall has welcomed many domestic and foreign delegations to visit and survey; that can confirm the great value and beauty that nature bestows. However, the resources of the locality and people are beyond the ability to invest in building a worthy eco-tourism site, so Kazan community tourism services such as food, accommodation, entertainment... are still available. not yet abundant.

At the end of July, the Provincial People's Committee issued Plan No. 7/KH-UBND on July 250, 10 to implement the Project "Orientation for the development of eco-tourism sites associated with streams and waterfalls in the province". Hue". Kazan Waterfall is one of the places where investment is focused to develop eco-tourism. Accordingly, Kazan waterfall is currently being invested by the Investment and Construction Project Management Board of Nam Dong district to build infrastructure works for community tourist attractions, including: Walking route connecting from the end of the axis main road to the foot of Kazan waterfall, construction of parking lots and public toilets... It is expected that the work will be completed in 7 and handed over to Doi Village Community Tourism Cooperative for management and exploitation.

Nam Dong district also has many waterfalls and streams with potential for ecotourism exploitation. In which, Mo waterfall is currently being exploited and managed by YesHue Eco eco-tourism area and has basically synchronized infrastructure, material and technical facilities; Guaranteed services and products for stream and waterfall tourism. In addition, Sliding Waterfall is also included in the "Nam Dong District Tourism Development Project for the period 2017 - 2020 with a vision to 2030" and calls for investment; however, currently due to some difficulties, barriers have not been put into operation.

Unleash your strengths

According to information from the Department of Culture and Information of Nam Dong district, the development of eco-tourism associated with streams and waterfalls in the district faces some difficulties, such as: Most of the locations are located in remote and remote areas. avoid the difficult road; There are not many support services such as accommodation, shopping, etc.

Over the past time, the authorities of Nam Dong district have made many positive moves to develop eco-tourism associated with streams and waterfalls, such as strengthening propaganda activities and raising awareness among the local community. tourist attractions about the characteristics of the tourism industry, the benefits from tourism activities; propagandize and guide on environmental protection and nature conservation at streams, waterfalls and neighboring areas... At the same time, organize training and fostering knowledge of tourism development, communication skills and care. client; open short-term training courses, focusing on training human resources on the spot. In addition, the District People's Committee also has programs and solutions to attract and call investors in projects to develop eco-tourism associated with streams and waterfalls.

A representative of Nam Dong District People's Committee said that in the coming time, to be able to exploit the potential of streams and waterfalls and develop eco-tourism in the district, there should be stronger "pushs". Accordingly, the District People's Committee will direct branches and localities to gradually improve the transport network to access and connect eco-tourism sites, contributing to strengthening transport infrastructure for tourism; promote the potentials and advantages to promote tourism development in particular and the local socio-economic in general.

With the characteristics of the location and topography of streams and waterfalls; Community-based eco-tourism, backpacking tourism, trekking, camping tourism - teambuilding will be one of the potential directions to attract tourists. In addition, the promotion and professionalization of services also need to be focused. Step by step building tourism promotion messages, choosing information channels and updating regularly to connect with tourism. At the same time, the development of a Code of Conduct for ecotourism associated with streams and waterfalls, regulations on environmental protection, and protection of animals and plants at tourist sites for tourists and staff also needs to be developed. elaborately built. In which, focus on the content of limiting the use of plastic products, not using cleaning chemicals/industrial soaps in springs; protect the forest environment and natural species of animals and plants; environmental protection spring water.