In recent years, Cat Cat (Sa Pa) has continuously made its mark on the international tourism map, welcoming millions of visitors each year.
Not only is it a "check-in" point with unique landscapes, this place is also likened to a "living museum" of indigenous culture with a waterfall system, ancient hydropower plant built by France, traditional wooden houses, and unique experiential spaces.
Directly visiting the experience points, especially the class to preserve H'Mong ethnic culture and the traditional craft performance area, the head of the Lao Cai provincial government highly appreciated the unit's efforts in harmoniously combining tourism development and identity preservation.
From the reality of the survey, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh emphasized the requirement to innovate tourism development thinking. Accordingly, Cat Cat needs to continue to create products, improve service quality, and create its own mark instead of developing along the beaten path.
In particular, he noted that tourism development must be based on cultural preservation and environmental protection. This is not only a "core value" but also a long-term competitive advantage of Sa Pa.
In addition, the Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee proposed strengthening links between destinations, businesses and communities to form a diverse product chain, extending the stay of tourists. Arousing cultural pride in each citizen is also considered a key factor for sustainable tourism development.
Not only stopping at Cat Cat, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh also requested localities in the Sa Pa area to proactively raise awareness and skills in community tourism; maintain friendliness and hospitality - the "invaluable asset" of Lao Cai tourism.
Affirming the constructive role, Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee emphasized that the province will continue to accompany and create favorable conditions for businesses and localities in attracting investment and developing tourism products.
Tourism development is not only about increasing the number of visitors, but must be a journey to elevate the cultural values, people and image of the locality," Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh stated clearly.
With specific orientations and the drastic involvement of leaders of Lao Cai province, Cat Cat in particular and Sa Pa in general are expected to continue to break through, becoming an attractive and unique destination on the international tourism map.
