According to data from the General Statistics Office, in the first 6 months of 2024, the country's tourism industry revenue reached 436 trillion VND, of which 6 Viet Bac provinces (Cao Bang - Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang , Thai Nguyen) achieved a total of more than 13 trillion VND.
This figure shows that tourism in the Viet Bac region currently brings in quite a modest revenue compared to the industry's revenue. But on the other hand, it shows a picture of the huge tourism potential that localities in the region are leaving open.
Viet Bac is known for being classified as one of the seven cultural heritage regions of Vietnam because of its unique characteristics of natural conditions: geography - climate - soil and culture. Ha Giang - Cao Bang - Lang Son Global Geopark or charming mountainous areas such as Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang are famous destinations for many domestic and foreign tourists as a certificate of " green heritage".
Viet Bac possesses the advantage of a special geographical location, adjacent to the Chinese border, has a transitional natural environment of tropical climate, and possesses bow terrain with medium-height mountain ranges. and large rivers, creating many beautiful terrestrial lakes like watercolor paintings, Viet Bac provinces still have great potential in nature and landscape.
After a period of hot development, Vietnamese and regional tourism are in need of a certain amount of setback to reassess the environmental and heritage impacts of exploitation. This is an opportunity for localities that are still rich in potential to draw practical lessons from previous localities to build reasonable policies, creating stronger upward momentum.
Tourism associated with sustainable development is an urgent goal not only in Vietnam but in the world. Viet Bac - where all elements converge: Thien Thoi (favored nature) - favorable terrain (rich cultural identity) - harmony of people (localities in the region all have the same goal of developing tourism become a key economic sector).
Besides, Viet Bac is also the destination of stories about the history of the struggle to defend the country - the place is known as the "Capital of Thousand Winds" and before that was the place of ancient citadels - a distinct and bold sign. Not to mention, 3/6 provinces have borders with China - an opportunity to connect cross-border tourism and trade.
The goal of tourism development, in addition to honoring and preserving natural and cultural heritage, is always accompanied by the following issue: Improving the lives of local people - the most important and humane aspect of all policies. .
Comprehensive signing conference on promoting heritage communication in the Viet Bac region between Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Magazine and 6 provinces: Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen took place within the framework of the program "Travel through Viet Bac heritage areas " opens a new chapter in promoting tourism culture in the Viet Bac region to readers, Ho Chi Minh City tourists in particular and tourists nationwide in general.
Mr. Ha Van Tien - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Kan province - Standing Deputy Head of the program "Tourism through Viet Bac heritage areas" said: The link will create mutual support in develop and promote tourism; creating unique tourism products in the diverse cultural, heritage and natural identities of the Viet Bac region.
In particular, the signing of this agreement is aimed at customers in Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern provinces. Hopefully the program will create new breezes for Viet Bac tourism.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha - Editor-in-Chief of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Magazine, this signing is the result of tourism promotion cooperation programs between Ho Chi Minh City and the Northwest provinces, between Ho Chi Minh City and regional provinces. Northeast.
“We hope that from this connecting event, travel agencies from both regions from Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City and media agencies will have more specific, multi-dimensional and extensive information for the product orientation of the agency. taste yourself. On the contrary, localities have more opportunities to introduce products and information to tourists," Ms. Ha said.
Also within the framework of the conference, there was the participation of experts from the fields of History - Culture - Tourism and Planning to share and find a path to sustainable tourism development, consistent with natural resources. The precious value of the Green Heritage Area - the Heritage Area is associated with the history of the nation's struggle to build and defend the country.
Mr. Nguyen Van My - Chairman of Vietnam Agricultural Community Tourism Club, Chairman of Lua Viet Tour, representative of the caravan from Ho Chi Minh City assessed that: Viet Bac is the land of origin of the nation, with abundant Potential for landscapes, culture, history, cuisine... just lacking the sea.
The problem that needs to be resolved is that the region still lacks connectivity, especially in terms of promotion and communication. When infrastructure cannot be upgraded, the easier thing that can be done immediately is to improve service spirit and attitude, in addition to building tourism products based on existing advantages.
"Especially in terms of the potential of forests and available cultural nature, Viet Bac must become a key green eco-tourism destination, tourism under the forest canopy of the whole country, along with marine tourism in Vietnam" - Mr. My emphasized.
