Authorities of the central coastal province of Quang Ngai have asked the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to approve an adjustment to the masterplan to develop Ly Son island district into a national tourism area.
A view of the sea from Thoi Loi Mountain on Ly Son Island (Photo:
VNA)
Under the masterplan approved by the Government, the district will be turned
into a national tourism destination by 2020. However, the island district
boasts great potential and meets conditions to be recognised as a national
complicated tourism area.
The provincial People’s Committee said that the adjustment to the masterplan is
necessary to fully tap the tourism potential of the locality, thus making the
island a main driving force for tourism development of Quang Ngai.
Ly Son Island has a population of 23,000 people.
The island – as well as a vast coastal area in the districts of Binh Son, Tra
Bong, Ba To, Sa Huynh, Nghia Hanh and Quang Ngai city on a total of 2,000sq.km
– is being considered for designation as a Global Geo-Park by UNESCO.
According to reports of the district People’s Committee, the island welcomed
more than 230,000 visitors in 2018, raking in 240 billion VND (some 10.3
million USD). It has seen strong development of accommodation in recent years,
being home to 124 accommodation facilities and a large number of restaurants,
providing jobs for about 6,000 labourers.
Source: VNA
Covering an area of over 52,000 hectares spanning districts of Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong, Da Bac, and Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh lake has strong potential for tourism development. In recent years, thanks to the attention of local Party Committees and authorities as well as support from international organisations, the advantages of tourism in the lake area have been utilised.
Mai Chau is a mountainous district and home to many ethnic groups such as Thai, Muong, Kinh, Mong, Dao, and Tay with distinctive cultural identities, creating a diverse and unique cultural treasure. Aware of its advantages, the district has paid attention to the preservation and promotion of ethnic groups’ cultural values so that culture will become a leverage for tourism and contribute to socio-economic development and life quality improvement.
According to the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Planning and Investment, in Hoa Binh Lake tourist area, there are currently 16 licensed or certified service, cultural and tourism investment projects with a land use area of about 1,444 hectares, and a total capital of over 3.3 trillion VND (133.5 million USD). In addition to investment attraction, the province is speeding up the implementation of projects so as to realise a goal of developing Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national one.
These days, tourist attractions in Mai Chau district, especially those highlighted by the charming and romantic white Ban (Bauhinia) flower blossoms, are attracting a large number of visitors from across the country. Visiting these sites, tourists can immerse themselves in the pristine and majestic beauty of nature.
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