Khanh Son mountainous district of Khanh Hoa province in recent years has been known for its high-quality Durian specialty. With the advantage of developing high-value plants, Khanh Son attracts tourists by organizing fruit festivals every 2 years.
Mr. Dinh Van Dung - Chairman of Khanh Son District People's Committee, said - The 3rd Khanh Son Fruit Festival took place from August 10-13 and attracted thousands of visitors. This year, the number of visitors from the provinces to Khanh Son is larger thanks to the reputation of Khanh Son durian fruit , which is considered the best quality in the country.
Determining tourism development towards green, circular and sustainable growth Khanh Son is building OCOP durian gardens. Expanding gardeners to participate in the agricultural tourism chain in To Hop town, Thanh Son commune... to provide tourists with orchard experiences, enjoy and visit the cultural space of the field. Khanh Son cell.
"Regional specialties such as durian, mangosteen, purple sugarcane... are the strengths that Khanh Son agricultural products are asserting their position. With an output of nearly 15,000 tons of durian each year, bringing a value of more than 1,000 billion VND, Khanh Son is building about 430 hectares of durian with organic growing area codes and traceability, which will bring the Khanh Son durian brand to export. The password is a bit far away,” Mr. Dung shared.
According to statistics from Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism, agricultural tourism and community tourism are attracting the attention of many tourists. In 2023, Khanh Hoa will name the Agarwood craft village in Van Thang commune, Van Ninh district and Ninh Van commune, Ninh Hoa town as two locations recognized with potential for community tourism development.
In 2024, the locality will continue to organize surveys and evaluate locations and models with potential to develop community tourism in the Bich Dam island area (Vinh Nguyen ward, Nha Trang city), community tourism model. Son Hiep commune (Khanh Son district), Hon Lay community tourist destination (Khanh Hiep commune, Khanh Vinh district).
The Department also surveyed, worked to support and guide the project "Building a pilot model of agricultural community tourism in the North hamlet" in Dien Dien commune (Dien Khanh), project "Building a model of community tourism destination field at Hoa Qua Son Farm" in Khanh Trung commune, Khanh Vinh district.
According to Mr. Pham Minh Nhut - Permanent Vice Chairman of Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa Tourism Association, developing green tourism from agricultural products in Khanh Hoa still has a lot of room. Besides the potential need for investment promotion programs, combining agricultural products and ecotourism to create unique experiences for tourists; development orientation, overcoming shortcomings from infrastructure, transportation, human resources... Green tourism not only protects the environment but also creates new value for tourism products, contributing to improving efficiency. economic efficiency and maintain sustainable exploitation in the future.
