On the 4th day of Lunar New Year, many tourist areas and attractions in Son La recorded a high increase in the number of visitors. From early morning, crowds from all over flocked to visit and experience.
According to records of Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, at Moc Chau National Tourist Area, the number of visitors is concentrated in places such as Hang Tau, Mu Nau Farm, Moc Chau Island (Moc Chau ward).
Early in the morning, there is fog, light drizzle, low temperatures but it does not reduce the attraction. Many places have to queue to visit.
Some roads leading to Hang Tau and Ta So experienced local congestion. Tourists had to park their cars on the main road and then hire motorbike taxis to transfer them to the sightseeing spot.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Chairwoman of Moc Chau Ward People's Committee, informed that from the 2nd to the 4th day of Tet alone, the locality is estimated to welcome over 12,000 visitors, an increase of about 30% compared to the same period last year.
“We have built a plan to welcome guests before Tet, strengthened the police and militia forces to divert traffic and ensure security and order. Accommodation establishments are required to publicly list prices, not to let overcharging occur,” Ms. Hoa said.
In Ta Xua commune, the number of visitors also increased sharply, mainly groups of young people riding motorbikes to hunt for clouds at the beginning of spring.
From early morning, many people were present at the "dinosaur spine", the peak of the wind to wait for the sea of clouds to appear. Restaurants and parking lots operated at full capacity.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha (Thai Nguyen) booked a room before Tet but still had to wait for a taxi for nearly 30 minutes to get to the tourist spot.
It's winter but very fun. The atmosphere at the beginning of the year is bustling, the feeling of walking in the sea of clouds makes the spring trip more meaningful," Ms. Ha said.
According to Mr. Bui Tien Sy, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Ngoc Chien commune, from the 2nd to the 4th day of Tet, the locality welcomed about 6,000 visitors, an increase of nearly 30% compared to the previous year. Nam Nghep village and the hot mineral bath area are always fully booked.
The locality has strengthened inspections of accommodation and dining services, requested price listing, and maintained a clean and beautiful environment. The goal is to maintain the image of a safe and friendly destination," Mr. Sy emphasized.
In the Pha Din pass area, convoys of vehicles stop to take photos, admire the scenery, and participate in the spring market. Quynh Nhai Lake, Dai Yem Waterfall, Happy Land Moc Chau, Mat Pet Farm are also open to welcome visitors again, contributing to a diverse spring experience.
The weather in the first days of the year is relatively favorable. Sightseeing and experiential activities take place smoothly. It is predicted that in the following days, the number of visitors to Son La will continue to increase.
The bustling spring travel atmosphere right from the first day of the year affirms the increasing attraction of Son La tourism. When experiencing nature and indigenous culture is organized methodically and safely, the spring in the highlands will not only be bustling, but also sustainable.
