Mr. Son strives to turn tourism potential into an economic development strength.
(Baonghean.vn) - With the diversity and richness of potential for tourism development, in recent times, Anh Son district has implemented many solutions to attract investment, focusing resources on awakening tourism potential into a strength for economic development...
Anh Son is a mountainous district in the Southwest of Nghe An, stretching along the banks of Lam River, Con River, Giang River and National Highway 7, convenient for transportation. In addition, with the terrain of many limestone mountain ranges, connected together, with Kim Nhan peak over 1340m high, creating many beautiful caves, attracting tourists. Ban Veu is the buffer zone of Pu Mat primeval forest, with large natural forest resources, including many precious forest products, rich and diverse vegetation, and fauna with many precious and rare species.
Along with that, areas specializing in industrial crops such as tea, sugarcane, etc. with fresh climate and beautiful landscapes have also become attractive tourist destinations.
In particular, the whole Anh Son district has over 60 historical and cultural relics, some of which can be exploited for tourism such as: Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery; Dong Truong Cave archaeological site in Hoi Son commune; Dragon Ferry, Ngu Wharf in Tuong Son commune; Coconut Airport; Yen Xuan Temple; Duc Ong Temple; Truong Han Temple, famous for its sacredness.
In addition, in localities where Thai ethnic people live, their own cultural identity is still preserved and promoted: Stilt house architecture, traditional costumes, musical instruments such as gongs, cymbals, carving, brocade weaving, etc. are very suitable for developing community tourism.
Having identified that advantage, in recent times, Anh Son district has had many solutions to develop local tourism. Accordingly, building and developing tourism products and services imbued with regional cultural identity and closely connected with nature, capable of competing with other localities in the province and the country; Organizing cultural and tourism events to attract visitors, contributing to promoting tourism growth.
Specifically, the district has invested in building tourist destinations in the district such as: Building a dossier to submit to competent authorities for consideration and recognition of the "Return to the Source" destination at the Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery; Building homestay sites in Bong village, Thanh Son commune; coordinating with the Department of Tourism to inspect and supervise the implementation of policies to support the development of community tourism in Bong village, Thanh Son commune; Opening community tourism in Bong village, Thanh Son commune.
Survey, guide, and support the development of community tourism and eco-tourism in Tam Son commune. Accordingly, the organization guides households to register and choose to build homestay sites in Khe Giat village, Tam Son commune; build and develop tourism products in Tam Son commune; Develop a plan and prepare facilities to organize the Red Cotton Flower Festival in March 2024.
At the same time, exploit eco-tourism, community tourism in Veu village; Spiritual tourist attractions such as: Vietnam - Laos International Martyrs Cemetery, Cua Luy Temple tourist area, Anh Son pagoda.
To effectively implement the construction of Anh Son district into a "Safe - Friendly - Attractive" destination, contributing to promoting economic growth, in recent times, the district has invested in renovating historical and cultural relics; completing infrastructure; Building products with the district's characteristics to build brands and introduce to tourists; Focusing on building a civilized and polite behavior style, ensuring security, order, food safety and hygiene, and environmental sanitation for people at tourist destinations.
In addition, survey and guide the People's Committees of communes and towns to develop plans and roadmaps for tourism development in areas with potential and advantages.
At the same time, strengthen propaganda and promotion to enhance the image of Anh Son tourism through various channels; Connect with the Department of Tourism and travel agencies to build destinations, connect tours and tourist routes with neighboring localities to develop tourism in the area.
