Vietnam's highland villages make the world admire

Two mountainous villages of Vietnam, Lo Lo Chai (Tuyen Quang) and Quynh Son (Lang Son), have just been recognized by the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) as "Best Tourism Villages in the world in 2025".

Previously, three villages Thai Hai (Thai Nguyen), Tan Hoa (Quang Tri) and Tra Que ( Da Nang ) were also honored in this category.

Located amidst majestic mountain scenery, Lo Lo Chai impresses with its rustic, pristine beauty and rich identity of the Lo Lo people.

The rammed earth houses with yin-yang tiled roofs, traditional festivals, brocade weaving and colorful costumes have created the unique characteristics of the rocky plateau.

The houses with rammed earth roofs

Earthen houses with yin-yang tiled roofs in Lo Lo Chai. Photo: Hoang Minh Duc

In recent years, Lo Lo Chai community tourism has developed strongly. Tourists can join the locals in production and culinary preparation, or stay at homestays renovated from ancient houses but still retain the local appearance.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Hoai, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tuyen Quang, said that Lo Lo Chai being honored by UN Tourism is proof of the dynamic and sustainable development of tourism in the province.

This event not only honors the community's efforts in preserving culture, conserving resources and developing livelihoods, but also spreads the Vietnamese community tourism model to the world.

According to Ms. Hoai, Tuyen Quang is building Lo Lo Chai into a green and sustainable tourist destination, focusing on improving infrastructure, protecting the environment, preserving the landscape, and controlling the number of visitors to ensure ecological balance.

People are trained in tourism skills, developing livelihoods through homestay models, cuisine, handicrafts and cultural experiences. This creates stable jobs, encourages the participation of women and youth.

Tuyen Quang is building Lo Lo Chai into a green and sustainable tourist destination. Photo: Hoang Minh Duc

“Promotional work has also been stepped up on digital platforms, spreading the image of 'Lo Lo Chai - a green and friendly cultural destination'. In the coming time, the province will continue to invest in infrastructure, expand the sustainable tourism model and promote the brand 'Tuyen Quang - Living Heritage Land' internationally,” said Ms. Hoai.

In Lang Son, Quynh Son village is a typical representative of community tourism associated with preserving Tay ethnic culture.

Located in the Bac Son Uprising National Special Relic Site and part of the Lang Son UNESCO Global Geopark, Quynh Son converges natural beauty, historical value and cultural depth.

Quynh Son village is located in the middle of Bac Son valley. Photo: Tran Duc Hoang

Mr. Trinh Minh Tuan, Chairman of Bac Son Commune People's Committee, shared: "The special thing about Quynh Son is that all the houses face the South, also known as Thong Long direction. According to the people's concept, this is a good direction, bringing stability and fortune. 100% of the villagers are Tay people, mainly with the surname Duong".

According to Mr. Tuan, this title opens up new development opportunities for Quynh Son, but the locality still faces many difficulties, especially in terms of funding for infrastructure investment and tourism promotion commensurate with its potential.

Golden season in Bac Son, Lang Son. Photo: Tran Duc Hoang

“In the coming time, the commune will organize the Bac Son Golden Season Festival in conjunction with activities to promote Quynh Son tourism. We hope to receive support and companionship from all levels, sectors and tourism businesses to improve service quality, promote its own identity and attract tourists,” he said.

With the title of "World's Best Tourist Village 2025", Lo Lo Chai and Quynh Son have contributed to raising the image of Vietnamese tourism in the international arena.

This is a worthy recognition of the efforts of local people in developing tourism associated with cultural preservation, and is also an important step towards the goal of sustainable tourism that Vietnam is pursuing.

Laodong.vn

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