Lao Cai: Planning and building 9 eco-tourism and resort destinations in Sa Pa

Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee has issued a Decision approving the Project on Ecotourism, Resorts and Entertainment of Sa Pa Town Protective Forest Management Board, period 2022 - 2030.

Decision to approve the Project on Ecotourism , Resorts and Entertainment of the Sa Pa Town Protective Forest Management Board, period 2022 - 2030 with planning of ecological and resort areas to attract investment and develop tourism at 9 locations including Thong Hill, Ly Hill, Suoi De, Suoi Ho, Thac Bac, Doi Chay, Ham Rong Mountain, Muong Hoa, Ngu Chi Son.

Main types of development include: Ecotourism, resort - health care, adventure sports tourism, community tourism associated with local cultural identity.

Regarding the market, the project maintains traditional international visitors from Western Europe and Australia. In addition, the project aims to expand to Northeast Asia, ASEAN, North America and key domestic provinces such as Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

The total investment capital for the project is 1,990 billion VND and is divided into 2 phases. Of which, the 2022 - 2027 phase is nearly 1,011 billion VND, the 2028 - 2030 phase is more than 979 billion VND.

The project aims to welcome an average of 50,000 to 100,000 visitors per year, with the rate of visitors staying overnight accounting for more than 28%. Tourism activities are expected to bring in revenue of VND780 billion, creating regular jobs for about 800 workers.

The decision requires tourist destinations to meet safety standards and strictly comply with regulations on environmental protection and nature conservation. The tourism environment, security and safety at tourist destinations are controlled.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/lao-cai-quy-hoach-va-xay-dung-9-diem-du-lich-sinh-thai-nghi-duong-o-sa-pa-20250506132711447.htm