Pu Luong, Thanh Hoa: Investing in electricity and roads to attract tourists

Pu Luong Community Ecotourism Area, a prominent tourist destination of Thanh Hoa

Route 521C passes through Pu Luong Community Ecotourism Area, a prominent tourist destination in Thanh Hoa , which has many potential safety risks due to mountainous terrain, dense fog and lack of light at night.

This situation used to be a barrier to tourism activities, especially night services.

However, since the end of February 2025, the 2.4 km long lighting system from Pu Luong Bocbandi Retreat resort to Central Hill Pu Luong has been officially put into operation, marking a new step forward in the development of tourism infrastructure in the area.

The project has a total investment of 6.7 billion VND, taken from the province's Tourism Development Program.

The construction was carried out quickly, suitable for the mountainous terrain conditions, contributing significantly to improving the landscape and increasing connectivity between tourist service points in the area.

“Since the lighting system has been installed, guests can take a walk at night, enjoy nature and easily access service facilities. Nighttime business activities are also much more bustling,” said Mr. Do Duc Manh, Director of Pu Luong Eco Garden Resort.

According to Mr. Manh, in the past, tourists mainly rested at night due to concerns about dark and unsafe roads.

Now, activities such as relaxing walks, cultural and culinary exchanges, or exploring homestays and local restaurants have become new and attractive experiences.

Putting into use the electric lighting system not only improves service quality but also creates momentum for night-time economic development, promoting entrepreneurship in the community.

Many households have boldly invested in expanding business types such as homestays, restaurants, and tourist stops.

Vice Chairman of Ba Thuoc District People's Committee, Mr. Lo Van Thang said that the lighting system is an important project to activate local tourism potential and improve traffic safety on key tourist routes.

“In the coming time, the district will continue to propose investment in upgrading traffic, waste treatment, building rest stops and stabilizing power sources to better serve tourists,” said Mr. Thang.

Pu Luong Community Ecotourism Area is currently known as one of the outstanding green tourist destinations in the North with pristine landscapes, unique Thai ethnic cultural identity and cool climate all year round.

Investing in synchronous technical infrastructure, including lighting systems, is a necessary condition for this tourist area to become a bright spot on the national tourism map.

In the yellow light stretching along the mountain slopes, mixed with the sound of babbling streams and the characteristic scent of grass and trees of the highlands, Pu Luong at night takes on a new look - vibrant, safe and full of potential.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/du-lich/dau-tu-dien-duong-de-thu-hut-du-khach-130548.html