A day in Song Cong

More precisely, a session. But the government, businesses and people of Song Cong city have shown a professional, polite and gallant way of doing tourism. That is also the result that does not need to be explained for the potential tourist areas that are blooming in the area. The wooden boat building craft village of Cong Muong has existed for more than 600 years, and has been the pride of the people of Phong Hai ward, Quang Yen town (Quang Ninh), because of its reputation far and wide, with boats born from the skillful hands and shipbuilding experience of their ancestors, so that the boats can go against the current and wind, helping fishermen reach the sea. However, following the modern trend, the boat building craft village is gradually fading away, even facing the risk of being lost. On the evening of March 22, in the city. Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh) held the closing ceremony of the 42nd National Television Festival. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the closing ceremony and presented awards. According to the Ministry of Health, measles has shown signs of slowing down but has increased locally in some localities, especially in some provinces and cities with high population mobility, mountainous areas with many ethnic minorities, difficult access to health services, low vaccination rates... The Ministry of Health has issued an official dispatch to the People's Committees of provinces and cities; Pasteur Institutes on the implementation of the Prime Minister's telegram on accelerating measles vaccination. More precisely, a session. But the government, businesses and people of Song Cong city have shown a professional, polite and gallant way of doing tourism. That is also the result that does not need to be explained for the potential tourist areas that are blooming in the area. Buu Minh Pagoda is located in Nghia Hung commune, Chu Pah district, Gia Lai province. The pagoda has a long history, only a dozen kilometers from the center of Pleiku city (Gia Lai). This is one of the famous pagodas in the Central Highlands due to its unique architecture and peaceful scenery. Since the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized Bac Lieu salt production as a protected heritage, the attention of leaders at all levels towards the salt industry has been better. Many programs and projects to revive the salt making profession, the salt production area has begun to increase again. However, in order for salt farmers to "live" with salt, the value of salt must continue to be raised, and there must be a sustainable domestic and international consumption market... Accompanying the Party committees at all levels, the government, the Fatherland Front and departments, branches and sectors in all aspects of work, for many years, religions in Da Nang city have actively mobilized followers to join hands to build the city increasingly prosperous. General news of the Ethnic and Development Newspaper. The morning news on March 22nd has the following notable information: Brilliant colors of Na Hang brocade. Masterpiece of a wooden church over 100 years old in Kon Tum. Female cadre devoted to the village. Along with other news in ethnic minority and mountainous areas. March comes, the remaining yellow leaves quickly fall to make way for green buds, and spring flowers in Ha Giang compete to show their colors, creating a brilliant scene of "the most beautiful season of the year". The People's Committee of Dak Lak province has just issued Plan No. 56/KH-UBND dated March 13, 2025 on enrollment in grades 6 and 10 of ethnic boarding schools in the 2025-2026 school year in Dak Lak province. On the afternoon of March 22, in Quy Nhon city, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with the Standing Committee of Binh Dinh Provincial Party Committee on the socio-economic development situation, disbursement of public investment capital, ensuring national defense and security, social security, directions and key tasks in the coming time. Also attending were leaders of several ministries, branches and localities. In the "Going Home" tour organized by Cuc Phuong National Park, the tourist group from Hanoi participated in the experience and accompanied the functional forces to release 10 rare white pheasants into the natural environment. Determining that digital transformation in the electricity sector is no longer a choice, but a mandatory requirement, is the right strategic direction to create momentum to help businesses develop sustainably in the 4.0 era. In recent years, the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) has continuously enhanced its comprehensive leadership role so that each officer and employee (CBCNV) can proactively change their awareness and habits in implementing digital transformation, constantly strive to learn, cultivate knowledge, increase connectivity, use and apply digital technology in all aspects of operations to serve customers better and better.

A corner of Dung Tan eco-tourism area in the center of Song Cong city, Thai Nguyen province

Song Cong is not simply a river. The river itself carries within it a legendary love story, which posterity still remembers forever, as a testament to the steadfast love and loyalty of a couple from ancient times – Coc and Cong. Perhaps, that is why the land and people of Song Cong want to borrow that idea to talk about their integrity to those who have come, are coming and will come. Who knows, from that story, it is also the formation of a city named after the river – Song Cong city?

Before going to Song Cong, many people whispered: Traveling in Thai Nguyen, the most suitable time is from March to October. Well, we also came to the city named after the river from mid-March. A cool, peaceful feeling like any region in the North.

But in Thai Nguyen, in Song Cong city, it seems to be more different. Amidst the noise of the metallurgical land, amidst the hustle and bustle of a heavy industry… there are still peaceful moments, from green tourist areas. The highlight of Song Cong city starts from things like that.

Anyone who has been to Ghenh Che Lake in Binh Son Commune, will feel throughout the journey a magnificent picture of wildness. Also in Binh Son Commune, Ba Van Horse Farm with its vast grasslands has the scent of a distant steppe…

Koi fish pond and rockery with Japanese style, are the center of attention of Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area.

Like any other eco-tourism area I have encountered: with lakes, koi ponds, green trees, ornamental plants, birds, flowers, rockery area… Dung Tan eco-tourism area in the center of Song Cong city, combines both wildness and vitality; and the sophistication and ingenuity of talented hands and minds.

The first impression when coming to Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area is hundreds of ornamental plants of all kinds. From perennial trees with rough, ascetic appearance such as pine, banyan… reminiscent of the image of enlightened monks…; to rustic, smooth trees like the mountain girls of the midlands such as tea, bougainvillea, Indian laurel… All are cared for and pruned in many different shapes, bringing diversity, strangeness and never boring to the eyes.

Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area owns hundreds of ornamental plants of all kinds. From perennial trees with rough and ascetic appearance such as pine, banyan… reminiscent of the image of enlightened monks.

Coming here, it feels like you are lost in paradise with many attractive and captivating areas. First of all, the center of Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area is definitely the Koi fish pond and Japanese-style rockery. The skillful combination of rocks, bonsai and water... has created a unique and unmistakable feature. That is, the Vietnam Ornamental Plants Museum; International Garden Area; Four Seasons Entertainment Area; Event Organization and Culinary Culture Center; Commercial Service Center...

The hobby is really elaborate. But the viewers also know how to choose the place, choose the place. People of all ages, all social classes… we met that day at Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area. Maybe it was a beautiful day off? But there must be another reason. This comes from subjective feelings, but it is subjective with reason.

The scenery is like that, the people are not inferior. We were lucky to have Ms. Kim Oanh - wife of the owner of Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area - Le Van Dung, take us around. She is meticulous, enthusiastic and very patient to explain and clarify the sudden questions of tourists.

An eco-tourism area that was established less than 20 years ago, a woman who manages more than 100 workers regularly serving the tourist area, welcoming tens of thousands of people every day at peak times... the erosion of health from work is inevitable, the erosion of tourists' tastes if there is constant innovation and creativity is inevitable. However, in that woman over 55 years old, in that eco-tourism area... still exudes a strong vitality.

Ms. Kim Oanh (milky white jacket) excitedly introduces the "strange flowers and rare plants" at Dung Tan eco-tourism area.

Talking with the owner of Dung Tan Ecotourism Area, Le Van Dung, we can see that “the profession of serving customers” is not simple. Mr. Dung said: My job is a service job. Only professionalism, gentleness, friendliness… are the things that remain forever in the hearts of tourists. So that they come here, not just once.

At Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area, we have encountered that. The professionalism comes from the arrangement, decoration... of the items, from the product display area, restaurant, flower garden, bonsai, playground... The professionalism comes from the manner and attitude of welcoming and being friendly to any tourist who comes here.

The professionalism also comes from the “all-inclusive package” for every group of guests coming to Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area, from entertainment, sightseeing, enjoyment, to eating, resting… with very reasonable prices. That is why Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area has days when it welcomes tens of thousands of guests to relax, experience and have fun.

Many rare Kor fish species have been selected by the owner of Dung Tan Eco-tourism Area to be released in the lake, always attracting visitors to experience.

As for the government, it is showing a new direction of development in a new era. Ecotourism is currently a path in the journey to promote the potential, strengths, and opportunities of the land along the Cong River. From supporting businesses with land funds, to promoting and promoting investment, tourism, etc., the departments are interested and focused on.

The strength of Song Cong in particular, and Thai Nguyen in general, besides heavy industry, is the smokeless economy - tourism. At some point, the smokeless economy will still be the main color in the economic picture of the "steel land".

Writing up to here, many people will also be able to explain why the annual revenue of the tourism industry in Thai Nguyen in general, and Song Cong in particular, is constantly increasing. A prime location near the capital, with many famous places, convenient transportation… is one thing; but the decisive factor, constituting success or failure, comes from the manner, attitude and determination to do tourism from the businesses themselves and local authorities.

That is also the result that needs no explanation for the increasingly flourishing potential tourist areas in the area.

Invitation from Thai Nguyen...

Source: https://baodantoc.vn/mot-ngay-o-song-cong-1742445029333.htm