Eco-tourism, experience - Imprint of the land of pink lotus

Diversify eco-tourism and culinary models:

In recent years, the eco-tourism model in Dong Thap has been gradually formed and developed, initially contributing to diversifying and enriching products, increasing choices for tourists when learning, experiencing the socio-economy, discovering the beauty of the homeland - people - culture of the "land of pink lotus".

Dong Thap province is aiming to develop eco-tourism. (Photo: Hien Hoa)

In 2016, the eco-tourism model began to develop, initially only 5 lotus growing households in Thap Muoi district pioneered the exploitation of the type of tourism experience of rowing a boat to see the lotus fields, fishing, enjoying the countryside cuisine with many dishes made from lotus. After that, many orange and tangerine growing households in Lai Vung district boldly opened their doors to welcome tourists to visit the garden.

Up to now, many localities in the "lotus land" have built and developed ecological models, typically: Tan Thuan Dong tourist village with services including eco-tourism - cuisine; experiential - educational tourism and eco-tourism, experiential - resort ...

In addition, other eco-tourism areas have also developed such as: Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Tram Chim, Xeo Quyt, Gao Giong Ecological Area, Sa Dec Flower Village... Up to now, Dong Thap has developed dozens of eco-tourism attractions, which are popular with tourists inside and outside the province.

Sa Dec flower village is one of the most popular tourist attractions during the journey to explore Dong Thap. (Photo by Huu Tuan)

Many travel service businesses in Dong Thap province said that the province needs to invest in developing specific tourism products, eco-tourism products, agricultural and rural tourism products associated with OCOP products, connecting and building rural tourism tours, developing a system of highly connected products such as: eco-tourism products - resorts, agricultural and rural tourism associated with OCOP products combined with craft village experiences, cultural and historical tourism (Village Communal House - Ancient House) combined with Festivals, Sen culinary tourism - events/MICE combined with shopping, government tourism, digital tourism, health care tourism.

In February 2024, Dong Thap tourist areas attracted about 450,000 visitors to visit and relax. Total revenue is estimated at 180 billion VND.

Build reasonable and unique tours to attract tourists

Ms. Huynh Thi Hoai Thu - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Thap province said that the Department is coordinating with the Center for Trade, Tourism and Investment Promotion to continue to promote and connect tourism routes, especially promoting, advertising and introducing tour programs to travel businesses.

Dong Thap builds tours and routes to promote local tourism image. (Photo: Hien Hoa)

Typical examples include: Following the Lover's Footprint, Sa Dec Love of Land - Love of Flowers, Sa Dec Flower Kingdom - Green Heritage Journey, Sa Dec - Buddhist Cultural Space in the Heart of the Ancient City, Tram Chim Sunrise and Tram Chim Sunset, Experience visiting the field of yellow-flowered flowers (Tram Chim National Park), tours to visit and experience the Pink Mandarin Garden (Lai Vung).

At the same time, continue to support and guide districts and cities to complete a number of new models and tourist destinations such as: Tien Sen tourist destination (Thanh Binh district), Hoang Son eco-tourism destination (Chau Thanh district); Tram Chim rural market model (Tam Nong district), weaving village fair (Hong Ngu district)...

In addition, Dong Thap is developing and building new linked tours: in Cao Lanh district, building linked tours between tourist attractions in the district such as Binh Thanh floating village - Thien Phu tourist site - To Pagoda - My Xuong tourist village; in Lai Vung district: choosing coconut garden tourist sites to open river tours connecting with villages connecting with 2 newly recognized craft villages (nem making and boat building), promoting the district's traditional sport, the traditional boat racing, into a service product for tourists. Supporting the establishment and development of the "Tourism Workers" club in Cao Lanh district, this will be a place for local people, tourism communities, tourism establishments and businesses in the district and city to exchange and support each other to build and develop the image of local tourism.

 

On March 29, 2024, in Can Tho City, Kinh te & Do thi Newspaper in collaboration with the Mekong Delta Tourism Association and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City co-organized the Workshop "Building and developing tours, routes and unique tourism products in the Mekong Delta".

The workshop was attended by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of 13 provinces in the Mekong Delta, travel agencies, scientists and tourism researchers. The workshop will focus on analyzing the tourism potential and advantages of the Mekong Delta provinces and at the same time provide solutions for the provinces to build reasonable and unique tours and routes to attract domestic and foreign tourists to the Mekong Delta.

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