Unique type of experiential tourism
Hong Van is a suburban commune along the Red River embankment in Thuong Tin District, Hanoi City. With its inherent strengths in bonsai, many people in Hong Van Commune have combined them with experiential tourism. The tour "1 hour as a bonsai artist" has attracted many visitors from near and far to visit and experience.
Visitors will be able to prune trees themselves, learn the skills to create a beautiful Bonsai work and listen to advice from experienced artisans.
Mr. Phan Van Quang - a tourist from Thai Binh - said that he learned about the beautiful Bonsai garden in Hong Van commune (Thuong Tin district) on social networks, so he was curious and wanted to come and experience it.
According to Mr. Quang, in addition to admiring unique, beautiful and artistic Bonsai works, those who love this subject can also create a Bonsai work by themselves and bring it home as a souvenir.
''To help attract more tourists from near and far, the experience point needs to combine additional services such as: Eating, drinking and entertainment," Mr. Quang added.
Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung - a bonsai artist in Hong Van commune - said that Bonsai is the art of arrangement and the art of creating shapes on living works.
Therefore, when you want to create a complete bonsai work, first you have to listen, second you have to practice good observation and concentration skills.
''The people of Hong Van commune in general and bonsai artisans in particular are very happy to welcome tourists to visit and experience. This contributes to promoting local tourism to people at home and abroad'', Mr. Dung proudly shared.
Long-term development orientation
Talking to Lao Dong, Mr. Nguyen Tien Hiep - Cultural - Social officer of Hong Van commune said that Hong Van commune (Thuong Tin district) still faces many difficulties but has been making efforts to promote its strengths to become an attractive tourist destination, bringing great economic benefits to the locality.
According to Mr. Hiep, the tourism type "1 hour as a bonsai artist" has gradually affirmed its strength in Hong Van tourist area, attracting a large number of tourists, especially on holidays, Tet or weekends.
In the coming time, Hong Van tourist area also has short-term, medium-term and long-term plans to develop many other tourism products. At the same time, upgrade the infrastructure to serve tourists to visit and experience.
"The locality is gradually transforming towards modernization and sustainable development. In particular, investment in tourism development has brought about positive changes, creating momentum for local development," Mr. Hiep added.
