Yen Bai: Van Chan district strives to develop “non-smoke” industry
Van Chan district in the northern province of Yen Bai aims to boost tourism development and expand tourism linkages with other districts in the province. To this end, the district has provided all possible conditions for local enterprises and people to invest and develop tourism projects and attract more visitors.
Paragliding over watery terrace rice fields in Yen Bai. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Van Chandistrict in the northernprovince of Yen Bai aims toboost tourism development andexpand tourism linkages with other districts in the province. To this end, thedistrict has provided all possible conditions for local enterprises and peopleto invest and develop tourism projects and attract more visitors.
Sa Van Huong,a local man, has years ofexperience in running a homestay business in Suoi Khoang residential areain Son Thinh town. Last year,he expanded his facility with a newly-built system of hot spring bathtubs and brand-newservices of Black Thai ethnic minority people’s hot herbal bath.
He now alsooffers tours for travellers to explore the daily life of the Thai ethnic minority people and their uniqueculture. His facility can serve about 120 – 150 guests per day.
Lying on thebank of beautiful Nhi Stream, the Suoi Khoang residential area is home to over 150 households, about 80percent of whom are from the Black Thai ethnic minority group.
Endowed withnatural hot springs and breath-taking landscapes, the area has what it takes todevelop community-based and experience tourism. It has so far had sixfacilities providing community-based tours.
Manylocalities in Van Chan have strived to bring into full play their potential bydeveloping tourism in tandem with agriculture, forestry and new-style ruralbuilding. For example, Suoi Giang commune develops agriculture-integratedtourism, Tu Le green tourism and Son Thinh tourism linked to the preservation of ancient Thai villages.
Thanks to suchefforts, Van Chan is now renowned for its high-end Le Champ Tu Le Resort andSuoi Giang tea space along with nearly 30 homestay facilities.
In the firstnine months of this year, Van Chan welcomed over 70,000 tourists and earned more than 21 billion VND from tourism revenue./.
Ancient shan tuyet tea trees in Sung Do commune, Van Chan district of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have been recognised as Vietnam’s heritage trees by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE).
Six ancient slabs engraved with images of terraced fields were found in Lao Chai commune, Mu Chang Chai district, in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, in July.
Located about 120 km from Hanoi, Van Hoi lagoon (Phu Tho province), is like a mini version of Ha Long Bay. Many families take their children to this place in a one-day trip so their children can have a chance to live in nature and experience unique regional culture.
Tu Le, Khau Pha Pass, La Pan Tan, Mo Mu Cang Chai waterfall and Thai village are beautiful tourist destinations in Mu Cang Chai that tourists should not miss.
Famous for its most breathtaking rice terraces, Mu Cang Chai in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is a reputable name repeated among travel lovers and photographers, especially at the end of September and early October - the best time for capturing the most beautiful landscapes of stepped rice fields in the mountainous district.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
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Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Paragliding over watery terrace rice fields in Yen Bai. (Photo: VNA)
