Aiming for eco-friendly tourism to affirm our position in the hearts of tourists

BHG - In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Ha Giang welcomed about 900,000 visitors, thereby affirming its position and reflecting its growing appeal. This is also the result of infrastructure investment, professionalization of services and especially innovation in the province's tourism thinking.

To welcome the summer tourist season and the upcoming major holidays, Ha Giang is preparing facilities, human resources, and innovating its program of activities. Wishing to bring tourists from all over the world safety, convenience, comfort, and interesting and satisfying experiences when coming to Ha Giang, especially the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark. Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Thi Hoai said: "During the April 30 - May 1 holiday this year, the number of visitors to Ha Giang is forecasted to increase. Up to this point, business and tourism establishments in the province have prepared the necessary conditions, meeting the quality of tourism services and the satisfaction of tourists when coming to Ha Giang".

Tourists experience tourism in Nho Que hydroelectric reservoir, Meo Vac.

With the diversity of famous tourist attractions in the Stone Plateau, such as: Twin Mountain (Quan Ba); Vuong's Palace (Dong Van); Ma Pi Leng Pass and Nho Que Hydroelectric Reservoir... Coming to Ha Giang, tourists can also participate in activities in the lives of indigenous people; spiritual and cultural tourism, returning to the source; many rich festivals... That is the strength of Ha Giang tourism. Gabriel, a tourist from Argentina confided: "I learned about Ha Giang through friends' introductions and through the mass media. When I arrived in Ha Giang, I felt that the information on the internet did not fully describe the wonderfulness of Ha Giang, especially the Stone Plateau, the majestic scenery, and the friendly people. I will come back with my family and friends because this place is worth exploring many times. I love Ha Giang!

Ha Giang is famous for its scenic spots that attract tourists. But what makes tourists most satisfied is the friendliness, hospitality and professionalism that is increasingly evident in the way of doing tourism. Coming to Ha Giang, tourists will be able to see the scenery, as if slowing down to feel. To satisfy tourists and make them come to Ha Giang more, the province has implemented communication activities to promote the brand of tourist destinations and cultural destinations. Establishing the project "Positioning and developing the tourism brand of Ha Giang province". Promoting the image and people of Ha Giang to domestic and international tourists. Coordinating to organize surveys to build unique tourism products in the area. Ms. Mia Wild, a tourist from England, confided: "When coming to Ha Giang, we were overwhelmed by the indescribable majestic nature. Along with that, although tourism is on the rise, the people here still retain their rustic, friendly and open features, which helped us shake off all the fatigue caused by changing time zones and traffic."

International tourists love to experience the Stone Plateau.

Over the past years, to affirm its status as a “Green Address” in the hearts of tourists, the province has focused on investing in key areas to complete the infrastructure system; promote the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities; build quality cultural tourism villages, develop craft villages; build and perfect policies and mechanisms to encourage tourism development; reform administration to attract investment. Along with that, the province also focuses on environmental protection. These are factors that international tourists are particularly interested in. The models of “Green Tourism Village”, “Responsible Tourism”… are being replicated in many localities. Develop regulations for people to improve the quality of tourism services. However, Ha Giang still needs to improve the transportation infrastructure to tourist destinations which is still difficult; some places lack standard public toilets; the situation of people selling goods on the street and soliciting tourists at the market.

Currently, in Ha Giang province, there are about 150 businesses registered to do business in the tourism sector. Of these, 19 companies provide travel services in compliance with the law. The whole province has more than 920 accommodation establishments with a total of 8,404 accommodations and 16,747 beds. With Ha Giang's goal of attracting over 3.5 million visitors by 2025, the province has been striving to build the image of a "Safe - Friendly - Attractive - Different" destination.

Article and photos: Phi Anh

Source: https://baohagiang.vn/van-hoa/202504/huong-den-du-lich-than-thien-de-khang-dinh-vi-tri-trong-long-du-khach-ad5418c/