Linking tourism development in mountainous districts

The tourist survey group organized by Meerkat Travel Company took souvenir photos on the top of Bay Mau rock mountain. Photo: N. Lien

The Survey and Experience Program has the participation of 50 businesses from Ba Ria - Vung Tau province and Ho Chi Minh City. With activities such as exploring Gia Canh forest by bicycle, conquering Bay Mau rock mountain, soaking feet in hot mineral water at the boiling water lake in the forest and SUP rowing, zipline experience (swinging over Ba Giot waterfall)..., Dinh Quan's tourism products are highly appreciated for their quality and uniqueness.

Impressive tour to experience and explore forests and waterfalls

Some businesses after participating in the Survey Program in Dinh Quan shared that the highlight that left an impression on tourists after experiencing the tourism product was the Gia Canh forest habitat and the natural landscape at Ba Giot Waterfall Tourist Area.

Mr. Doan Duy Phong, Director of Hoa Sen Chau A Company Limited ( Ho Chi Minh City), highly appreciated the natural space and environmental sanitation work at the tourist stops that are always arranged by the organizing unit, promoting awareness of environmental protection. To make tourism products more complete, Mr. Phong said that the organizing unit should have many products for many levels of experience suitable for the needs and health of tourists. Because experiential tourism requires skills, health and a high sense of compliance, if tourists are not equipped with the necessary requirements of skills and health when participating in the tour, there is a risk of affecting the whole group if problems arise.

Experiencing the forest and waterfall routes in Dinh Quan, Mr. Vo Minh Vu, Director of Tin Phat Event Company Limited (Ba Ria - Vung Tau province), said that Dinh Quan district of Dong Nai province has great potential for developing forest ecotourism. Tourists have the opportunity to live in the green nature and learn more about some types of trees in the forest, where tourists pass through. According to Mr. Vu, Gia Canh forest is unique compared to other forest ecotours in that you can both cycle in the forest and conquer large rocks growing in the forest, creating excitement for tourists. Mr. Vu hopes that in the future, he will have the opportunity to bring tourists to experience the unique tourism of Dinh Quan.

In 2024, Dinh Quan welcomed over 425,000 visitors for sightseeing, entertainment and accommodation. Tourism revenue was over 40 billion VND. Of which, La Nga Victory Monument welcomed 200 groups with 45,000 visitors.

Businesses "join hands" in tourism

Meerkat Travel, The Coi and Ba Giot Waterfall Tourist Area are considered major tourism businesses in Dong Nai. These are tourism and travel businesses that always develop eco-tourism products, protect and promote natural values ​​and community culture towards sustainable development. In recent times, these businesses have made an important contribution to changing the face of Dinh Quan in particular and Dong Nai in general.

Mr. Luong Trong Duong, Director of Ba Giot Waterfall Tourist Area, shared that Ba Giot Waterfall has a total area of ​​over 5 hectares. In addition to the majestic and poetic natural landscape of Ba Giot Waterfall, Ba Giot Waterfall currently has 32 accommodation rooms with a maximum capacity of serving over 80 visitors. When coming to Ba Giot Waterfall, visitors can experience interesting games such as: waterfall bathing, kayaking, ziplining... With a green natural space and interesting games along with accommodation services, Ba Giot Waterfall will create a cool, relaxing natural space for visitors or memorable experiences.

Experience cycling through Gia Canh forest.

Mr. Nguyen Nho Kien, Director of Meerkat Travel, shared that Meerkat is currently operating 11 tours to experience Gia Canh forest such as: trekking through the forest, cycling through the forest, kidscamp biking & family building tour specially designed with the lightest level of cycling through the forest program... Meerkat's tours have been formed for many years. Therefore, to develop tourism, Meerkat is cooperating with units nationwide to bring tourists to experience the levels between mountains, forests and nature.

As an expert in supporting adventure tourism businesses and adventure enthusiasts, Mr. Tran Xuan Thanh, an adventure sports coach, said that adventure tourism experiences such as mountain climbing, SUP rowing, and forest experiences. When participating in adventure tours, tour operators must survey and assess the level of safety or dangerous points. Based on that, select suitable tour participants. In addition, it is necessary to understand the natural and soil characteristics of the areas to have careful preparation and ensure the safety of tourists.

Meerkat has a 150m high bat cave rope tour. When receiving guests, they must provide a guide and check the guests' health, ensuring that they can participate in a healthy condition. Mr. Thanh recommends that when participating in adventure tourism, tourists must choose licensed businesses to have full legal status, and should not hire spontaneous guides, because it is easy to make mistakes and endanger themselves.

Ngoc Lien

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/trang-dia-phuong/202504/lien-ket-phat-trien-du-lich-o-huyen-vung-cao-9e96cfb/