Greening the tourist land of Thanh Hoa

With advantages in location, climate, landscape, culture, cuisine, etc., Thanh Hoa has all the potential to become a key tourist area of ​​the country. Thanh Hoa is effectively exploiting its potential, focusing resources to develop tourism in a green direction, becoming a spearhead economic sector.

Thanh land has all the characteristics of 3 regions: midland and mountainous, plain, coastal with beautiful and unique natural landscapes. In particular, Thanh land has a number of famous nature reserves, national parks, islands such as: Pu Luong, Pu Hu, Xuan Lien, Ben En National Park, Ne Island, Me Island... which are the habitats of many endemic and rare species of animals and plants. Each village is an ideal stop for tourists who love to explore nature, experience, learn about life, and the beauty of indigenous culture.

The coastal area, with a coastline stretching from Nga Son district to Nghi Son town, a flat coastline with a relatively shallow and wide continental shelf, has long formed many beautiful beaches, attracting tourists such as: Sam Son (Sam Son city), Hai Hoa, Dong beach (Nghi Son town), Hai Tien (Hoang Hoa)... Besides the natural geographical advantages, the human potential for rural tourism development is also very diverse and rich. Thanh land - a land of heritage, cuisine, traditional crafts and villages with typical characteristics. All are like a "green", gentle, affectionate invitation... bringing tourists to Thanh land.

Phu Luong, the green pearl of Thanh Hoa tourism. Photo: Internet

Pu Luong Ecotourism Area (Ba Thuoc) not only has beautiful natural scenery, fresh air, soft terraced fields or deep forests, mountains, undulating hills, Hieu waterfall with rushing water, flower-spreading dances, the sound of stirring the beds or the intoxicating wine... In recent years, the appearance of comfortable, modern homestays that are still close to and in harmony with nature has made Pu Luong a famous green tourism, community tourism, ecological tourism and resort destination, attracting not only domestic but also international tourists. For many years, Pu Luong has become the "meeting place" of the Vietnam Jungle Marathon, attracting the participation of thousands of athletes and domestic and international tourists. The attractiveness of Pu Luong Eco-tourism Area has contributed significantly to the results of tourism activities, socio-economic development indicators, and new rural construction of Ba Thuoc district in particular and Thanh Hoa province in general in recent times.

Thuong Xuan District is located in the West of Thanh Hoa Province, nearly 60km from Thanh Hoa City. This is a land rich in tourism potential and agricultural and forestry development. Photo: Internet

Xuan Lien Nature Reserve (VNR) Thuong Xuan is one of the major biodiversity centers of Vietnam with Pu Gio peak at 1,620m high, immense Cua Dat lake, gentle Chu river, poetic Yen waterfall, majestic and magnificent Thien Thuy waterfall... next to pristine primeval forests with many rare species of animals and plants... Wandering on the trails through the forest under the light of a few rays of sunlight shining through the tree canopy, visitors will see with their own eyes the ancient primeval forests with diameters up to 4m, soaring over 60m high, or strange mushrooms, branches of wild flowers with charming colors and scents, hundreds of medicinal plants, precious orchids... If lucky, visitors will encounter animals such as: Black-cheeked gibbons, Gray langurs... in the wild.

Discovering Cua Dat Lake - Yen Waterfall on a cruise of more than 10km or conquering Thien Thuy Waterfall promises to bring visitors unforgettable memories. After being excited by the primeval forests, absorbed in the soul of Cua Dat Lake, letting your mind calm down before the historical - cultural, spiritual relics, visitors step to the peaceful community tourism villages of Ma village (Thuong Xuan town), Vin village (Bat Mot commune) in the middle of the vast space.

In order for the "smokeless industry" to truly become a key economic sector, in the coming time, the province will continue to mobilize all investment resources to develop tourism with the consistent viewpoint of "not trading off the environment", attracting tourism investment must aim at sustainable development, ensuring harmony between economic goals and social goals, preserving traditional values, cultural history, protecting the environment, security and order, ensuring harmony of interests of the state - enterprises - people. Prioritizing the development of 3 types of products with strengths including: sea tourism, community ecotourism, cultural and spiritual heritage tourism.

In particular, regular work is to promote propaganda and promotion to raise awareness of people, businesses and communities in civilized and friendly behavior towards tourists; protect the image and environment, contribute to sustainable development, constantly build the reputation, brand and attractiveness of Thanh Hoa tourism./.

Yanjiang