Greening tourism activities

In recent years, Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa tourism has gradually focused on developing green tourism activities associated with preserving and promoting the values of resources and protecting the environment. Many luxury resorts have built farms to enhance visitors' experiences. Growing vegetables, collecting chicken eggs, raising goats... are not only present in the countryside but also in the resorts on the coast of the land of Agarwood.

Green squash trellis full of fruit at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay.

Come to the resort to experience growing vegetables and raising chickens

On the weekend, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan's family flew from Ho Chi Minh City to Khanh Hoa for a vacation. Instead of choosing hotels in Nha Trang, this time, Mr. Tuan chose Six Senses Ninh Van Bay (Ninh Van commune, Ninh Hoa town) for a vacation. Located in the middle of lush green nature, next to the beach, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is an ideal choice for tourists who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse themselves in nature. The next morning, while he jogged, his wife relaxed her body with yoga exercises. After breakfast, the couple climbed the mountain to explore the rich flora and fauna here, including the black-shanked douc langur and the newly discovered saffron flower... The day after that, the couple followed the resort staff to the garden to harvest vegetables and fruits. Not only for fun, this resort also has a fairly large farm, enough for guests to indulge their passion for gardening.

Tourists experience taking care of the vegetable garden at Alma resort.

According to Ms. Dinh Thuy Nga - Head of Sustainable Development Department of Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, with the orientation of developing green tourism, for many years now, the resort has invested in a large organic vegetable garden to serve part of the fresh vegetable needs of guests, and at the same time for visitors to experience. In 2022, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay will build the Ninh Van Greens complex to provide sustainable energy for the resort, including: Electricity, organic clean vegetables and hot water. The organic garden has an area of ^1,600m2 with many types of vegetables and fruits, such as: dragon fruit, squash, pumpkin, lettuce, herbs, chili ... and mushrooms. The complex is a testament to the sustainable development of the resort, helping to bring guests a truly environmentally friendly vacation.

Visitors tour the farm of Six Senses Ninh Van Bay.

After the Covid-19 pandemic, tourists tend to return to nature more, choosing green resorts more. In Bai Dai area, many resorts such as Alma, The Anam, Fusion Cam Ranh ... have built farms for guests to visit and experience. These farms not only have vegetable gardens, fruit gardens, but also chicken farms. Resorts regularly organize farm visits so that visitors can gain more useful knowledge about how to take care of gardens and chicken farms. Alma resort in particular organizes cooking classes next to the garden, where guests can pick and cook healthy meals themselves; listen to gardening experts share about local vegetables and herbs. "We are delighted to see our kitchen staff excited about each harvest from the farm, or guests of all ages visiting the farm with interest and curiosity. We always want our guests to experience as much as possible during each vacation...", Mr. Herbert Laubichler-Pichler - General Director of Alma resort shared.

Spreading the green tourism trend

In addition to high-class resorts, the green tourism trend has now spread to the land of Agarwood. Tourist areas: Ba Ho (Ninh Ich commune, Ninh Hoa), Nong Trai Vui (Dien Lam commune, Dien Khanh district), Lang Nho - Ho Lang Nhot (Dien Tan commune, Dien Khanh district) ... are visited by many tourists on weekends. Coming to these tourist destinations, visitors can immerse themselves in nature, walk among the poetic green gardens with chirping birds and babbling streams. Those who love agriculture can participate in harvesting agricultural products, some can float on Lang Nhot lake to sightsee and relax, cycle through dirt roads, learn to cook, enjoy afternoon tea and watch the sunset gradually fall on the edge of the forest. Visitors can also buy a ticket back to their childhood through traditional games, such as: playing o an quan, flying kites...

Children visit the goat farm at The Anam Cam Ranh resort.

Not only tourist destinations in the mountains and the countryside are green tourism, Khanh Hoa is looking to green up its tourism activities. Hotels and resorts in the land of Agarwood have gradually switched to using environmentally friendly materials, such as: using cloth bags instead of plastic bags, paper straws instead of plastic ones, glass water bottles, cosmetics...

Recently, in order to protect the marine environment, Nha Trang Bay Management Board has issued a notice asking tourists not to bring plastic bags and single-use plastic products through Nha Trang Tourist Wharf when going on sea and island tours.

Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa tourism is really getting greener!

Ms. NGUYEN THI LE THANH - Director of the Department of Tourism: It is a good thing that tourism businesses are proactively developing green tourism. However, to develop green tourism, Khanh Hoa tourism industry needs to carry out a comprehensive green transformation in tourism activities. Accordingly, the province is aiming to develop tourism based on respecting, preserving and effectively promoting the values of resources; implementing green tourism management, business and consumption activities; consuming less energy, developing and using renewable energy; at the same time creating jobs, improving people's livelihoods, contributing to building a green economy and achieving sustainable development goals.

THANH NGUYEN

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