Promoting the strengths of community ecotourism

Thai Nguyen possesses unique cultural, historical and natural features, endowed with relatively unique and attractive landscapes and diverse terrain. Thai Nguyen tourism is gradually becoming a destination that attracts a large number of tourists, to do that, it is impossible not to mention the strong development of community ecotourism products.

Eco-tourism area at Suoi Cua Tu, Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district

Small houses located on the mountain, surrounded by the natural scenery of tea hills, streams and forests are what visitors first see at Hoang Nong Farm - an eco-tourism area at Suoi Cua Tu, Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district... But it does not stop there, visitors can also enjoy a journey to explore the majestic natural landscapes, moments of relaxation or experience the unique local culture. This is truly an admirable achievement of young people returning to their hometown to build homestays for tourism.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tung, Representative of Hoang Nong Farm Homestay, Dai Tu district shared: "Thai Nguyen has the advantage of being very close to Hanoi and has natural conditions, streams, waterfalls... local culture suitable for tourism development and from there I have developed tourism right in my hometown, especially checking back to nature is a trend and attracts a lot of tourists and from there I have developed in two checking streams".

Coming to the pristine, picturesque natural scenery of Ghenh Che Lake (Binh Son Commune, Song Cong City, Thai Nguyen Province) only 20km south of Thai Nguyen City center, this is a community eco-tourism area attracting visitors to visit and experience. It is also a suitable location for short-term tours, especially sightseeing tours on the lake surface.

With a water surface area of ​​up to 80 hectares, the lake includes 45 large and small peninsulas creating an impressive landscape. Each season, the scenery of Ghenh Che Lake changes and brings a unique beauty. Summer is considered the most ideal time to visit and picnic in the lake area.

Mr. Le Van Hiep, Director of Ghenh Che Community Tourism Cooperative, Song Cong City: "Coming to this tourist destination, visitors can experience three services in one session."

Ghenh Che Lake (Binh Son Commune, Song Cong City) is 20km south of Thai Nguyen City center.

Community ecotourism is a type of tourism organized by the community, based on nature and local culture with the goal of protecting the environment, creating opportunities for tourists to learn, raise awareness about the environment and cultural exchange, experience the daily life of indigenous people. Considered the quintessence of ecotourism and sustainable tourism.

Mr. Le Ngoc Linh, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen: "The goal of developing rural community tourism is to preserve the traditional cultural identity of ethnic minorities associated with promoting landscapes, relics, and favorable natural conditions in the areas to develop tourism. To connect the community, the most important orientation is to build cooperatives to connect the local community to do community tourism. Currently, in the province, there are more than 40 cooperatives on developing tourism products as well as having tourism products. In the past time, we have evaluated and also provided quite effective support, most recently coordinating and advising the Provincial People's Committee to organize dialogues with tourism cooperatives in the whole province to promptly grasp and remove difficulties".

Despite facing many challenges, with its potential and exploitation capabilities, community ecotourism in Thai Nguyen province has been and is promising to become an attractive tourism product for visitors from all over the world. If there is close coordination, the synchronous participation of all levels, departments, branches, local authorities, investors and the community, it will contribute significantly to realizing the goal of turning Thai Nguyen into a tourism center of the Viet Bac region, a typical tourism product associated with Tea culture, with a brand and high competitiveness./.

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