Nghe An surveys and tests community tourism tours in Tuong Duong district

Participating in the pilot program were leaders and officials of the Provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations; representatives of provincial departments, branches, sectors and units; travel companies in the province; leaders of Tuong Duong district and Yen Hoa commune.

Survey of water wheel system in Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong). Photo: Dinh Tuyen

In order to support and promote the development of community tourism models in Tuong Duong district, recently, the Provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations has coordinated with local authorities to implement the Project "Building a community tourism model associated with hunger eradication and poverty reduction, contributing to the construction of new rural areas in Yen Hoa commune, Tuong Duong district".

The project's objective is to successfully build a community tourism model associated with hunger eradication and poverty reduction in Cooc village, Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong), contributing to promoting local tourism development. From there, gradually increase income for people, contribute to protecting natural landscapes and preserving and promoting national cultural identity.

Surveying the rest stop at the cajuput forest, Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong). Photo: Dinh Tuyen

The beauty of the cajuput forest in Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong). Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Towards this goal, the Provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations has organized training courses on community tourism activities for local people; supported equipment, infrastructure systems, and built an art troupe to welcome and serve tourists. At the same time, supported the propaganda and promotion of the potential and advantages of tourism development as well as attractive destinations of the locality.

Currently, the community tourism model in Cooc village and Yen Tan village, Yen Hoa commune has been deployed with the following activities: Visiting the Sang Le forest; visiting and experiencing village life, playing, bathing in streams, checking in at the water wheel system; enjoying specialties of the Thai ethnic group; cultural exchange, arts, shopping...

Cultural exchange with Thai ethnic people in Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong). Photo: Dinh Tuyen

On that basis, form and build a 2-day-1-night tour with the itinerary: Vinh city - Yen Hoa commune - Van temple - Tam Dinh mangrove forest and Khe Co tourist site (Tam Dinh) - Vinh city.

After organizing the pilot tour, the delegates will have a written assessment of the quality and contribute opinions so that the Provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, the People's Committee of Tuong Duong district and Yen Hoa commune can continue to adjust and direct the implementation process, aiming to perfect the community tourism product in Yen Hoa commune.