Quynh Son Community Tourism Village – a sustainable way out of poverty for the people of Bac Son, Lang Son.

Located in the Bac Son valley, in Bac Son commune, Lang Son province, Quynh Son Community Tourism Village is not only an attractive destination for tourists who love nature and Tay culture, but also an effective tourism model that contributes to creating livelihoods, increasing income, and helping local people gradually rise out of poverty sustainably.

Quynh Son Community Tourism Village is the first community tourism model in Lang Son province, established and put into operation since 2010. With its advantageous location near National Highway 1B – the main transportation route connecting Lang Son with Thai Nguyen – Quynh Son has many conditions for tourism development.

In particular, the village is located within the Bac Son Uprising National Special Historical Site and the Lang Son UNESCO Global Geopark, a place that boasts beautiful natural landscapes and a rich cultural space with a strong national identity and a glorious historical tradition. This is a crucial foundation for the locality to develop tourism while improving the lives of its people.

Panoramic view of Quynh Son Community Tourism Village

From a purely agricultural village where the lives of the people mainly depended on farming , Quynh Son has gradually transformed thanks to the development of community tourism. Currently, the village has 9 homestays serving tourists with many attractive experiential activities such as bonfires, making traditional cakes, enjoying local specialties, and cultural exchanges with unique Then singing, Vi singing, and Tan Dan dancing... Tourists coming to Quynh Son not only visit and relax but also immerse themselves in the daily life of the people and participate in experiential tourism routes with a strong local flavor.

The effectiveness of community-based tourism development is clearly demonstrated by the growth figures. In 2024, Bac Son commune welcomed nearly 80,600 visitors, an increase of 79.6% compared to 2021, with estimated tourism revenue reaching 32.22 billion VND. A large proportion of these visitors chose to explore, experience, and stay at the Quynh Son Community Tourism Village. Tourism revenue has contributed to job creation, increased income for local people, helping many households improve their living standards and gradually escape poverty sustainably.

To achieve this result, local authorities and the community have focused on improving the quality of tourism products, aiming for sustainable development and meeting international standards. According to Mr. Phuong Anh Tu, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Son commune and Head of the Management Board of Quynh Son community tourism site, the locality has coordinated with relevant units to review and evaluate tourism activities according to ASEAN community tourism village standards. Based on that, the commune has implemented a program for 5 homestay businesses to register and build accommodation models with rooms for rent that meet ASEAN standards; at the same time, training courses have been organized to improve the skills of households participating in tourism service businesses. Currently, 9 homestay businesses in the area continue to participate in training courses to improve the quality of human resources to better meet the requirements of tourists.

Alongside improving service quality, Bac Son commune proactively connects potential homestays with travel companies and tourism businesses to form stable tours and routes. In addition, the village's traditional performing arts group is regularly maintained, becoming a highlight that attracts tourists. Annually, the commune collaborates with relevant units to organize 2 to 4 training courses on tourism skills for homestay owners, contributing to the gradual professionalization of community tourism activities.

To enhance the effectiveness of tourism management and development in a sustainable direction, since 2024, Bac Son commune has established the Quynh Son Tourism Cooperative. Mr. Duong Cong Co, owner of Bac Son Homestay and Director of the Quynh Son Tourism Cooperative, said that the cooperative currently has 12 members, acting as a hub connecting, receiving, and distributing tourists to households involved in tourism. The cooperative also organizes and operates experiential tours, sharing benefits harmoniously among members, improving service quality, and developing new tourism products. Through the cooperative, the promotion of the Quynh Son community tourism brand is carried out more systematically, linked to the preservation of traditional cultural values ​​and the protection of the ecological environment.

Located within the UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark, Quynh Son village places special emphasis on developing tourism while protecting the environment. The village has established a community model called "For a Waste-Free Bac Quynh Commune," actively participating in the "anti-plastic waste" movement and raising awareness among residents and tourists about preserving the landscape and living environment.

From its practical development, the Quynh Son Community Tourism Village not only contributes to promoting the image of Bac Son homeland but also serves as clear evidence of the effectiveness of the community-based tourism village model. Tourism has been creating local livelihoods, increasing income, improving the material and spiritual lives of the people, and gradually opening up a path to sustainable poverty alleviation right in their homeland.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/lang-du-lich-cong-dong-quynh-son-huong-thoat-ngheo-ben-vung-cho-nguoi-dan-bac-son-lang-son-20251214104612526.htm