The first cable car project in Dien Bien
On May 10, Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee and the investor will start the groundbreaking ceremony for the Dien Bien Phu cable car complex combined with cultural and historical tourism (in Muong Phang commune). This is the first cable car project in Dien Bien province.
Previously, according to decision No. 938, the Provincial People's Committee approved the investment policy and also approved the investor, Fansipan Sa Pa Cable Car Tourism Service Co., Ltd. (Sun Group Group) to implement the project.
The project has a total area of 35.35 ha, located in 2 communes Muong Phang and Pu Nhi. According to the decision, the total investment capital of the project is 2,076 billion VND. Of which, the investor's contributed capital is 312 billion VND (accounting for 15%) and mobilized capital is 1,764 billion VND.
The project's operating term is 70 years. Regarding progress, the investor has 5 years from the date of land allocation and land lease by the State to complete basic construction and put the project into operation.
According to the decision, the project will invest in building a cable car complex combining synchronous and modern tourism, cultural and historical service items. Thereby, preserving, honoring and promoting the value of the National Special Historical Relic Dien Bien Phu Victory.
This project will help connect relic sites in the area, improving the accessibility and experience of tourists. When put into operation, the project is designed with a service capacity of about 15,000 people/day.
Muong Phang people are excited
The preparation for groundbreaking of a large-scale project has brought joy and many expectations to local people.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Luong Van Thoa (resident of Muong Phang commune) - said that the cable car project will be a big "push" for Muong Phang tourism to break through.
When there is a cable car combined with a cultural and ecological tourist area, tourists will have new experiences, stay longer, and spend more. This helps people and homestays develop more, sell specialties, open eateries, transportation services, and tour guides..." - Mr. Thoa said.
Ms. Ca Thi Phuong, owner of Phuong Duc homestay in Muong Phang commune - expressed: "Having a cable car complex in Muong Phang commune, I am very happy and excited. Because when the cable car goes into operation, the number of visitors will increase a lot and people will also change and develop very strongly in tourism".
With the consensus from the government and the aspirations of the people, the Dien Bien Phu cable car complex is expected to contribute to realizing the goal of building Dien Bien into a typical cultural and historical tourist destination of the Northern mountainous region.
According to the reporter's investigation, the cable car line will connect from the historical relic of General Vo Nguyen Giap's bunker to the relic area of Pu To Co Mountain Observatory.
Pu To Co peak is 1,700m above sea level. From this location, the entire center of Dien Bien Phu stronghold Group can be clearly observed, including the airport, strongholds and the entire basin.
From this "divine eye", General Vo Nguyen Giap and the Campaign Command regularly came to grasp the developments of the war. From there, they made accurate and effective decisions and orders, contributing to the Dien Bien Phu victory "famous in five continents, shaking the earth" in 1954.
