In addition to the ancient features of mausoleums and temples, and the massive cultural heritage system, Hue also makes a strong impression as a green city with a developed green tourism industry.
Affirming the brand of green tourism city
Today, November 30, the National Assembly's approval of the Resolution to establish Hue City under the Central Government has become a historical milestone, marking the comprehensive development of a land of outstanding people with profound culture and heritage, crystallizing many values of human civilization, rich in identity. Hue is the only locality in Vietnam as well as in Southeast Asia with 8 heritages recognized by UNESCO, including 6 heritages of Hue alone. However, in addition to the ancient features of mausoleums and temples, of the massive cultural heritage system, Hue also makes a deep impression on visitors with its environmentally friendly landscape right in the heart of the city: green trees, green parks arranged evenly throughout the city, along the rivers...
Hue city has many trees and green parks (Photo: Le Dinh Hoang)
And with strategic moves and practical plans, this locality is increasingly showing that when mentioning Hue, people not only remember the heritage but are also impressed by a green city with a leading green tourism industry in the country. In recent times, Hue has been a pioneer in taking action towards the goal of protecting the living environment, a green and clean tourism environment, becoming an eco-tourism city in the coming period while contributing to the implementation of Vietnam's Net Zero 2050 greenhouse gas emission target. It is possible to mention practical activities and actions to create a green - clean - beautiful, safe and friendly tourism environment for tourists such as: "Green Sunday", "60 minutes to clean the house, beautify the alley", reducing plastic waste in the tourism industry, committing to join hands to protect wildlife...
The "Green Sunday" movement spread to every citizen in Hue.
Thua Thien-Hue tourism is developing in a green and sustainable direction based on cultural and heritage values. Evidence of this is that recently, within the framework of the Southeast Asia Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, Thua Thien-Hue tourism was honored to receive 3 awards in 3 categories: ASEAN Clean Tourist City 2024 (Hue city); ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Product 2024 (An Nhien Garden Destination); ASEAN MICE Venue 2024 (Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel). These ASEAN tourism awards will contribute to honoring and developing the Thua Thien-Hue tourism brand in the region and are an opportunity for tourism businesses as well as tourism organizations of Thua Thien-Hue province to effectively market tourism business activities and contribute to promoting the local tourism brand, especially green tourism products.
Cycling tours to visit heritage sites in Hue are very attractive to tourists.
According to the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue province, the locality has developed tourism product packages with the theme of green tourism suitable for current tourism needs and trends such as: health care resorts, tourism combined with medical examination and treatment, culinary enjoyment, creating eco-tourism products/check-in points associated with rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls and lagoons; forming new entertainment spots, night service points, tours with green - sustainable criteria, preserving cultural heritage, using renewable energy, being responsible to the community: tours to explore historical, cultural and landscape characteristics of localities for young visitors, family groups; prioritizing the use of electric vehicles, bicycles and cyclos.
Do not trade resources and environment for tourism development at all costs
Talking to Nguoi Dua Tin, Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Director of the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue province, said that in the coming time, in order to develop green tourism into one of the main tourism products of the province's tourism industry, the locality will exploit resources and develop tourism products in the province in accordance with the principles: respect and protect natural resources, protect the environment, develop environmentally friendly tourism; do not damage resource values; do not destroy the landscape and do not distort or lose original traditional cultural values; do not trade resources and the environment for tourism development at all costs.
Cycling tour to visit Hue Monuments attracts many tourists to experience.
In addition, applying the achievements of the 4.0 industrial revolution to the management of green tourism development, paying attention to managing the capacity of tourist sites and areas, monitoring and regulating the number of visitors to heritage works, regulating traffic flow to tourist sites/sites; focusing on promoting the quality and replicating effective operating models of tourist destinations associated with heritage, festival relics, craft villages, cuisine, agriculture, and community tourism. In addition, there is a survey to assess the markets of visitors interested in green tourism, the spending habits of visitors to build green products and services that can attract high-quality and high-paying visitors to reduce overload and pollution in certain areas of the province.
Developing community tourism by taking advantage of the lagoon with mangrove forests in Tam Giang lagoon.
Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc said that tourism businesses in the province need to expand their network, cooperate closely with each other, build professional and environmentally friendly tourism products. Research and develop tours, experiential tourism products, eco-tourism, resort tourism, community tourism, rural agricultural tourism, sports tourism, etc., sightseeing activities, exploring islands, ensuring the principles of sustainable development of eco-tourism, culture, history and sharing benefits with the community. "The provincial tourism sector also proposed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to develop and issue a "Green Tourism Criteria Set" for the following sectors: hotels, homestays, resorts, travel services, and tourist attractions applied nationwide. On that basis, management agencies and tourism businesses will apply it in the investment, planning and business process. At the same time, it is also the basis for recognizing green tourism products such as "green tours", "green hotels", "green restaurants", "green resorts" ... so that tourists can easily identify and register to use them", the Director of the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue province added.
In Thua Thien-Hue province, there are currently 15 tourist destinations recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as tourist destinations, including 12 eco-tourism and community-based eco-tourism destinations such as Luong Quan - Nguyet Bieu garden house in Hue city, Thanh Toan tile bridge area in Huong Thuy town or Dam Chuon eco-tourism area in Phu Vang district... Tours associated with nature conservation, raising awareness of environmental protection, supporting livelihoods for the community such as: Tam Giang lagoon sunset tour - exploring the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia; Phuoc Tich ancient village tour - Thuy Lap weaving - Ngu My Thanh village - Tam Giang lagoon; Cycling tour to Tam Giang lagoon; Phuoc Tich village - Tam Giang lagoon visit; From green vegetable fields to the golden lagoon light tour; Tam Giang discovery tour... These tours are not only suitable for tourists and groups traveling in the form of Teambuilding but also suitable for weekend picnics of local people. Source: https://www.nguoiduatin.vn/hue-khong-chi-co-di-san-204241130172217456.htm
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