Tuyen Quang boosts green tourism towards sustainable development

Tuyen Quang is emerging as a leading destination for green tourism, integrating economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental protection. With its majestic landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and the cultural heritage of 22 ethnic groups, the province aims to position itself as a “friendly, safe, and sustainable” destination in the midlands and northern mountainous regions.

Tourists experience paragliding over the golden season in Hong Thai commune.

The province has chosen a “green pathway” for tourism, developing eco-resorts, cultural homestays, community-based experiences, and adventure tourism. Notably, H’Mong Village Resort in Lung Tam commune earned the VITA GREEN Eco-tourism label and ASEAN Green Hotel recognition, creating jobs for over 70 workers with annual revenue exceeding VND20 billion. The provincial Tourism Association is surveying and developing a bamboo forest exploration route on the Dong Van Karst Plateau. Hong Thai commune, with 16 accommodation facilities, welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually. Villages such as Na Tong, Panhous, Lo Lo Chai, and Nam Dam are successfully implementing green tourism models, preserving heritage while improving community incomes.

Currently, the province has 54 cultural and community tourism villages, nine of which are rated OCOP 3–4 stars. Lo Lo Chai village in Lung Cu commune has been recognized as one of the world’s exemplary community tourism villages for its achievements in cultural and environmental preservation and sustainable tourism development.

The province has introduced various initiatives: tree planting with tourists, cycling tours, waste-free tourism, and community education programs on environmental protection, alongside promoting organic agricultural products linked to tourism. In the first 10 months of 2025, Tuyen Quang welcomed over 3.2 million visitors, generating total tourism revenue of VND8,736.9 billion.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Vuong Ngoc Ha, emphasized the goal of making tourism a key economic sector, linking sustainable development with the preservation of culture, traditional festivals, and improving service quality, aiming to establish Tuyen Quang as a green, friendly, and culturally rich destination.

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