The North Central and Central Coast regions will become key tourist areas of the country.

The North Central and Central Coast regions include 14 coastal provinces and cities directly under the Central Government with advantages in natural landscapes and diverse, rich and unique cultural identities, so the North Central and Central Coast regions have great potential to become key tourism areas of the country, focusing on developing tourism to truly become a spearhead economic sector so that the region becomes a key tourism area of the country according to 03 national tourism development driving forces including Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan .

With the strengthening of tourism development linkages with the Red River Delta and the Southeast region along the North-South tourism corridor in the East, with the Central Highlands along the East-West tourism corridor (Central region) to exploit tourism resources and take advantage of infrastructure according to the clusters of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh; Quang Binh, Quang Tri; Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam; Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen; Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan , Binh Thuan. With the development of logistics in a modern, professional direction, applying advanced technology, meeting the requirements of international integration; forming logistics centers associated with seaports, airports, border gates, focusing on developing key logistics services, such as: transportation, warehousing, distribution, logistics support services associated with the development of key economic sectors of the region, such as tourism, industry, agriculture. Developing regional and national logistics centers on the basis of the regional seaport system and major international transport corridors. Strive to contribute over 6% of the country's total logistics revenue. [caption id="attachment_1233681" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo Collection[/caption] In particular, focus on investing in developing, embellishing and preserving cultural heritages, especially those recognized by UNESCO such as the Complex of Hue Monuments - Thua Thien Hue, Ho Dynasty Citadel - Thanh Hoa, My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An Ancient Town - Quang Nam, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park - Quang Binh, Nui Chua National Park - Ninh Thuan; Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot - Da Nang. Develop and upgrade synchronous and modern cultural and sports institutions; encourage and create favorable conditions for businesses, organizations and individuals to participate in investing and building a network of sports facilities, especially in disadvantaged areas; focus on innovating the governance model, transforming heritages into growth drivers for the locality and the whole region to promote tourism development. Along with building and upgrading national museums in the region in a synchronous and modern direction, including the Oceanographic Museum in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa; system of specialized museums, private museums in the ancient capital of Hue associated with tourism. In addition, forestry development associated with enhancing the economic value of production forests combined with tourism development, contributing to improving the ability to adapt to climate change and ensuring security and national defense. Developing medicinal plants under the forest canopy in Thanh Hoa, the West of Nghe An, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Khanh Hoa. Focusing on protecting and developing protective forests, special-use forests, and upstream forests in vulnerable upstream areas of large rivers to prevent floods and prevent sedimentation in reservoirs, hydroelectric lakes and planting coastal forests, especially in large river basins: Ma River, Ca River, Huong River, Vu Gia - Thu Bon River, Tra Khuc River, Ba River; Protect and develop forests in Phuoc Binh, Nui Chua, Song Thanh, Pu Mat, Ben En, Vu Quang, Phong Nha - Ke Bang, Bach Ma National Parks, Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An Biosphere Reserve, special-use forests in the South of Truong Son range, historical forests and nature reserves; regional tourism associated with the protection of natural ecosystems and the preservation of cultural and historical values. [caption id="attachment_1233683" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Photo Collection[/caption] Including promoting investment in upgrading the national tourist area of Mui Ne, Binh Thuan province; building new ones, attracting investment to upgrade the infrastructure system and facilities serving tourism in a synchronous and diverse manner in areas with potential for developing national tourist areas such as Sam Son - Hai Tien (Thanh Hoa); Kim Lien, Vinh - Dien Chau (Nghe An); Thien Cam (Ha Tinh); Phong Nha - Ke Bang (Quang Binh); Cua Viet - Cua Tung - Con Co (Quang Tri); Lang Co - Canh Duong (Thua Thien Hue); Son Tra, Ba Na (Da Nang); Ly Son, My Khe (Quang Ngai); Phuong Mai (Binh Dinh); Xuan Dai Bay ( Phu Yen ); Cam Ranh Bay, Van Phong Bay (Khanh Hoa); Ninh Chu (Ninh Thuan). With the continued formation and development of coastal urban systems, regional and international sea tourism and eco-tourism centers, the development of seaports and seaport services is a highlight that brings economic potential and attracts tourism.