Forming model plastic-reducing tourist spots in Tam Giang lagoon

On May 23, at Con Toc Park (Quang Dien district), the Hue Project - Plastic-reducing urban area in Central Vietnam by 2025 (TVA Project) in collaboration with the Hue City Department of Tourism and the People's Committee of Quang Loi commune held the launching ceremony of Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc Plastic-reducing tourist destination.

Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc is located on the edge of Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon and is an attractive destination for tourists.

Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc is located on the edge of Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia, where rivers and seas meet and is also famous for its unique community cultural life. For centuries, Quang Loi residents have lived and closely connected with this rich brackish water area and developed traditional occupations such as fishing, aquaculture, weaving and developing typical lagoon cuisine . Today, this place is one of the most typical community tourism destinations in Hue, attracting visitors by its natural beauty in harmony with the green and sustainable development of the heritage city.

According to the Hue City Department of Tourism, choosing Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc to implement the plastic reduction model not only contributes to preserving the natural landscape and local livelihoods, but also demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting the environment, minimizing the loss of plastic waste into the environment, towards developing green and sustainable tourism in Hue - a place that is aiming to become a plastic-reducing city in Central Vietnam.

Specifically, 8 tourism service businesses in Quang Loi have committed to implementing specific measures to reduce plastic waste in their business operations. The contents to be implemented include: Increasing the use of environmentally friendly items to replace single-use plastic in restaurants and tourist tours such as using glass water bottles instead of plastic bottles, arranging for tourists to borrow personal water bottles to refill and collect after each tour.

Photos at the launching ceremony of Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc plastic reduction tourist destination.

Limit plastic bags, use environmentally friendly packaging and items such as cloth bags, personal bags; Use traditional bamboo trays to serve dishes to both reduce waste and increase the local experience for tourists; Arrange a "Green House" system at Con Toc Park and the lagoon area to collect recyclable waste, raise awareness of classification and environmental protection among residents and tourists.

Along with that, the facilities are supported with initial equipment such as glass water bottles, drinking water filters, plastic reduction facility identification boards, waste sorting bins, etc. to synchronize the model and ensure practicality during operation.

At the event, the Hue City Department of Tourism and the People's Committee of Quang Loi commune committed to continue accompanying businesses to maintain and expand the model, aiming to build Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc into a model destination for environmentally friendly community tourism, unique culture and sustainable development.

Tourists join the experience tour at Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc with a focus on reducing plastic waste.

Speaking at the program, Ms. Hoang Ngoc Tuong Van, TVA Project Manager, said: "Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc is a land rich in identity and ecological value of Tam Giang lagoon. The launch of the plastic-reducing community tourism model here contributes to limiting the loss of plastic waste into the natural environment, protecting the landscape and ecosystem. WWF-Vietnam hopes that the model will continue to be perfected and replicated in Quang Loi, contributing to building a green, responsible tourism community and spreading an environmentally friendly lifestyle."

On this occasion, Hue College of Tourism in collaboration with travel agencies organized experiential tours at Ngu My Thanh - Con Toc with a focus on reducing plastic waste. The tour includes a visit to the lagoon by boat with a plastic reduction model, helping visitors experience the beauty of the river and raise awareness of environmental protection./.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/hinh-thanh-cac-diem-du-lich-kieu-mau-giam-nhua-tai-pha-tam-giang-20250523213057234.htm