Dong Thap (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is striving to develop its tourism sector by diversifying tourism products, improving human resources and deploying investment attraction policies. The local tourism sector has set a target of recording an average annual growth rate of 5 percent and welcoming 4.5 million visitors, including 130,000 foreigners, by 2025. Revenues from tourism services are expected to reach 1.3 trillion VND with an average annual growth rate of 7 percent. Pink lotuses in full bloom at the Go Thap lotus field – an attractive tourist site in Dong Thap province (Photo: VNA) Diversifying tourism products To achieve this, Dong Thap province has come up with a series of measures, particularly restructuring its tourist markets with a focus on Europe and Northeast Asia. It plans to attract high-spending and long-stay tourists with various products, especially high-value added ones, ranging from eco-, cultural, agricultural and spiritual to … [Read more...] about Dong Thap work to develop tourism
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Dong Thap province taps into community-based tourism
Lotus field at Dong Thap Muoi eco tourist site (Photo: dulich.tuoitre.vn) Dong Thap (VNA) – Community-based tourism is a type of tourism bringing sustainable economic development benefits to Dong Thap province, which has been renowned for spectacular lush tropical orchards, gorgeous fields of lotus blossoms, and amazing dishes. According to Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ngo Quang Tuyen, community-based tourism model has created a highlight in the local tourism, making the province become the third most attractive locality in the Mekong Delta region. Also, it contributed greatly to the local tourism revenue, which stood at estimated 500 billion USD in the first half of 2019, up 25 percent year on year. Deemed as the land of lotuses, visitors to Dong Thap province could not miss visiting the Dong Sen Thap Muoi eco tourist site in Thap Muoi district to take a boat trip around immense lotus ponds to enjoy the beauty of lotuses in full … [Read more...] about Dong Thap province taps into community-based tourism
2019 Dong Thap Tourism and Culture Week opens
The event inludes a lot of activities, such as a display of cultural space of Cao Lanh and Hoi An cities, the 199th death anniversary of founder Do Cong Tuong, don ca tai tu (southern amateur singing) performances, photo exhibition of Dong Thap province, seminar on Dong Thap tourism, food fair, and other sport and cultural activities. The event is an opportunity to promote investment and images of the land and people of Dong Thap to visitors, as well as enhancing the development of the provincial tourism industry and traditional carfts. The provincial tourism industry has sharply developed thanked its supporting policies in recent three years, making Dong Thap to become one of the provinces receiving the large number of visitors and an attractive destination in the region, said Vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Doan Tan Buu. Cao Lanh city’s authorities will also call for local residents to preserve tombs and temples of the Do Cong Tuong couple who made … [Read more...] about 2019 Dong Thap Tourism and Culture Week opens
Rare species thrive in Dong Thap Muoi eco-reserve
Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve was established 20 years ago. Since then, the reserve has ben home to hundreds of rare plant and animal species. Among 147 bird species under protection in Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve, there are several rare species, including the Asian openbill, snakebird, grey heron, and more. They all enjoy healthy lives in the reserve. The reserve is 100 hectares wide and surrounded by 1,800 hectares of ecotone. In the near future, the core zone of the ecological reserve is set to be expanded by 124 hectares. With favourable living conditions and a strict preservation policy, the number of animals in the reserve is increasing. Some endangered species that are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book are growing strongly here. The local ecosystem has improved significantly and sustainably. With impressive landscapes, Dong Thap Muoi ecological reserve also boasts huge potential for tourism development. Once exploited, the reserve is expected to be a highlight in … [Read more...] about Rare species thrive in Dong Thap Muoi eco-reserve
Dong Thap trains farmers in agricultural economy
The People’s Committee of the Mekong delta province of Dong Thap yesterday announced relevant agencies in the province have accelerated agricultural restructuring with the shift towards added value, quality to meet market demand generating positive results. Statistically, in the first six months of the year, the sector’s agricultural production value was estimated around VND22,700 billion ($971.7 million), a year-on-year increase of more than VND1,200 billion. Of which, the value of major farming products was estimated over VND13 trillion, or rise of VND642 billion compared to the same period; aquatic farming generated around VND6 trillion, and livestock farming gained nearly VND1,500 billion, up by VND300 billion compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Dong Thap is the first province in the country to sell mango to the US paving the way for fruit export of the Mekong delta. The province has more than 9,000 hectares of mango varieties with biannual value … [Read more...] about Dong Thap trains farmers in agricultural economy