Developing tourism in Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park associated with conservation

Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park, located in Tay Ninh province, is one of the unique nature reserves of Vietnam. Established in 2002 with an area of ​​over 18,000 hectares, Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is not only a place to protect and preserve diverse forest ecosystems but is also associated with many important historical relics of the nation.

This place, with its rich flora and fauna and precious historical value, has become an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. However, to develop sustainable tourism in this area, the close connection between tourism development and nature conservation is the core factor, in order to preserve the natural beauty as well as the cultural and historical heritage for future generations.

Potential for tourism development

Located in Tan Bien district, Tay Ninh, Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is a large special-use forest, containing rich biodiversity of tropical dry forest ecosystems.

A flock of storks roosting in the Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park area. (Photo: Giang Phuong)

Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is home to one of the rare tropical forests in Vietnam, with a typical lowland semi-evergreen forest ecosystem. This area is considered one of the "green lungs" of the Southeast region, providing habitat for hundreds of diverse species of flora and fauna.

According to statistics, there are about 700 species of plants, 49 species of mammals, 203 species of birds and more than 60 species of reptiles and amphibians. In particular, the garden is home to many rare animals, including animals listed in the Vietnam and world Red Book such as gaur, silvered langur, black-shanked douc langur and many precious birds such as red-crowned crane, swallow, white-necked crane.

Lo Go - Xa Mat also has a riverine flooded forest ecosystem, home to many aquatic species and migratory birds. This has created a rich natural picture, becoming an attractive destination for researchers and nature-loving tourists.

Besides its biodiversity, Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is also associated with many valuable historical relics, especially the marks of the resistance wars against France and the US.

Tourists visit the Central Committee of the Southern Bureau's Relic Site. (Photo: Dai Duong)

This area used to be an important base for the army and people of the South during the two resistance wars, with relics such as the revolutionary base of the Central Office for Southern Vietnam. This factor has helped Lo Go - Xa Mat not only become a destination for those who love nature but also attract tourists interested in history and culture.

Visitors coming here not only have the opportunity to explore the wild natural landscape, enjoy the fresh air but also visit and learn about the heroic historical stories of the Vietnamese people.

Nature conservation and sustainable tourism development

Nowadays, many countries in the world have clearly realized that tourism development, if not well managed, can lead to serious environmental degradation, threaten natural ecosystems and lose long-term tourism resources. Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is no exception, massive and unplanned tourism exploitation can damage the forest ecosystem and rare species of animals and plants here.

In recent years, the Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park Management Board has focused on implementing biodiversity conservation measures combined with sustainable tourism development. Public education and propaganda programs on environmental protection and wildlife conservation have been promoted to raise awareness among local people and tourists in preserving natural landscapes.

In addition, eco-tourism routes in the national park are organized according to the motto of respecting nature, not affecting the ecosystem and minimizing activities that can have negative impacts on the environment.

Cycling through the forest is an option for those who are passionate about conquering the green forest. (Photo: MIA Go)

One of the important solutions in developing tourism associated with nature conservation in Lo Go - Xa Mat is to develop eco-tours with the participation of local communities. These tours not only help tourists experience the wild nature, learn about animal and plant life, but also help local people participate in tourism activities, creating a stable source of income. This helps reduce pressure on forest resources and creates conditions for people to live in harmony with nature.

Tourist activities in Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park

Nowadays, ecotourism in Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park is increasingly interested and developed with many diverse forms. Visitors can participate in trekking activities, hiking through primeval forests to explore the wild natural landscape and admire the diversity of flora and fauna.

Night forest exploration tours are an exciting experience for those who love adventure, where visitors can watch nocturnal animals and feel the mysterious beauty of the jungle.

In addition, Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park also organizes local cultural experience activities, where visitors can learn about the lives of ethnic minority communities living around the national park area.

Visitors can participate in activities such as learning how to prepare local specialties, participating in traditional festivals or participating with locals in agricultural production activities associated with daily life.

You can also choose trekking to explore nature. (Photo: MIA Go)

Not only that, for tourists who love history, they can visit important historical sites associated with this area such as the Southern Central Office base. These are destinations with deep historical value, helping tourists better understand the heroic resistance process of our army and people in the two resistance wars against France and the US.

According to data from the National Park Management Board, in 2023, the area welcomed more than 50,000 visitors, an encouraging number. The growth of tourism in Lo Go - Xa Mat not only helps promote the image of the wild nature and historical heritage of the area but also contributes significantly to local revenue.

Hoang Tho

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