A Luoi develops traditional craft villages to serve tourism

The number of tourists coming to A Luoi is increasing.

Located at an average altitude of 600 - 800m above sea level, A Luoi has 100km of the legendary Ho Chi Minh road passing through it, and a border of more than 80km adjacent to Laos, through two border gates Hong Van - Co Tai and A Dot - Ta Vang.

According to the People's Committee of A Luoi district, the number of tourists has increased in recent years. For example, in 2023, the total number of visitors to A Luoi reached 72,000. Of which, domestic visitors reached 67,000, international visitors over 5,000. Overnight visitors reached 9,000. Average length of stay was 1.5 days. Revenue reached 36 billion VND. Meanwhile, in 2024, the total number of visitors reached 75,000. Of which, domestic visitors reached 70,000, international visitors over 5,000. Overnight visitors reached 10,000. Average length of stay was 1.5 days. Estimated revenue reached 37.5 billion VND.

Currently, there are many policies that people and ethnic minorities in A Luoi can access to do tourism. Among them, the policies of the Central Government can be mentioned as: National Target Program (CTMTQG) for sustainable poverty reduction; CTMTQG for socio -economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas; CTMTQG for new rural construction.

Accordingly, developing agricultural tourism associated with the National Target Program on building new rural areas in a sustainable direction, effectively using and promoting traditional values, associated with the ecological environment, creating a space for innovation, creativity, new, green and sustainable products, associated with the trend of returning to nature and experiencing is being actively implemented by localities of A Luoi district.

The National Target Program for Economic Development of Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas with Project 6 on Preserving and Promoting the Fine Traditional Cultural Values ​​of Ethnic Minorities in Association with Tourism Development has contributed to restoring, preserving and promoting traditional cultural identities, training and fostering cultural staff; supporting cultural facilities and equipment for ethnic minority areas to enhance the level of cultural enjoyment for ethnic minorities in association with community tourism development. At the same time, with the support of this National Target Program, many relic sites have been restored, ensuring a harmonious relationship between preserving, maintaining and promoting cultural values ​​and developing local socio-economics.

Create conditions for the community to do tourism

Chairman of the People's Committee of A Luoi District, Ho Dam Giang, affirmed that A Luoi District continues to promote calling for and attracting investment in the tourism sector and has received many projects from government and non-government organizations to invest in and support people in tourism, socio-economic development, and sustainable poverty reduction. At the same time, A Luoi also issued resolutions and projects on cultural preservation and tourism development.

In recent times, the District People's Committee has had many policies and strategies to promote tourism development in the area; issued many projects, programs, plans, and options to support the development of cultural, historical, ecological and community tourism; focused on calling on investors, businesses and local communities to participate in the tourism development process, creating effective cooperation programs. At the same time, investing in the transportation system, creating connecting routes to major tourist destinations and building or upgrading accommodation facilities, restaurants, and tourist information centers.

From support funds and local capital, A Luoi has focused on renovating historical sites, investing in infrastructure for eco-tourism sites and supporting people and villages to develop homestays and traditional occupations such as weaving, weaving, pottery, handicrafts, etc.; preserving culture while developing tourism. Building regulations for coordinating the organization of activities at tourist sites in border areas.

Propaganda work has been stepped up to raise awareness and motivate people to do tourism. In addition, the district also takes advantage of project resources to develop tourism in the area. Creating favorable conditions for start-up projects in the tourism industry, such as homestays, tour guide services, and promoting local products.

Diversifying tourism products and destinations is the goal that A Luoi has been aiming for. At the same time, combining agriculture and tourism to develop new tourism products to attract tourists...

Recently, the trademark "A Luoi Tourism" protected by the Intellectual Property Office has helped build the destination brand for A Luoi tourism, while also creating trust for tourists to use and experience local products and services.

In the coming time, A Luoi district will continue to build and complete the planning for tourism development; promote investment attraction, prioritize resources to focus on tourism development; invest in developing tourism products, developing tourism associated with agricultural products, improving the quality of human resources, service quality, enhancing promotion and tourism development in the area. At the same time, continue to preserve and embellish historical and cultural relics, natural landscapes; increase investment in building infrastructure and facilities, improve the effectiveness of state management of tourism and promote, advertise, encourage, call for and support businesses and communities to participate in tourism development.

Article and photos: HA NGUYEN

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