From Tan Trao to the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau

From August 29 to September 3, people across the country enjoyed a five-day holiday marking Vietnam’s National Day on September 2. As early autumn brings mild weather, clear golden sunshine, and cool breezes, Tuyen Quang has emerged as an attractive destination, welcoming large numbers of visitors from across the country to explore its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical landmarks. From the Special National Historical Site of Tan Trao, a land closely associated with important milestones in Vietnam’s revolutionary history, visitors continue their journey along winding mountain roads toward the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau.

Na Hang Night Market attracts large numbers of tourists during the holiday.

Tourists experience bamboo rafting on Na Nua Lake in the Special National Historical Site of Tan Trao.

Traffic police officers of the Tuyen Quang Provincial Police inspect and regulate traffic on National Highway 4C, helping ensure safety for tourists on their journey to explore the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau.

During the holiday, Tan Trao took on a livelier atmosphere than usual. Streams of visitors flocked to historical sites, listening to stories of the past, learning about Vietnam’s revolutionary traditions and immersing themselves in the cultural space of local ethnic communities. Every historical site, traditional house and road here seems to take visitors back to the nation’s heroic years, while allowing them to experience the simple and peaceful beauty of this revolutionary homeland.

Vietnam’s red flags with the yellow star flutter along the roads, accompanying visitors as they explore the beauty of Tuyen Quang.

Tourists take souvenir photos at Kilometer Zero in Ha Giang 1 Ward.

From early morning, visitors made their way to Pac Sum Pass in Minh Tan Commune to watch the clouds and immerse themselves in the misty, poetic beauty of the mountains and forests in early autumn.

Leaving Tan Trao behind and heading to the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau, visitors are treated to spectacular views of endless ranges of jagged limestone mountains, winding roads clinging to the mountainsides, and villages nestled among rocky slopes and valleys.

The innocent smiles of Mong ethnic children alongside visitors add vibrant cultural colors to their journey through the highland mountains and forests.

The Lung Cu National Flag Tower attracts large numbers of domestic and international visitors during the holiday, becoming a must-visit destination at the northernmost point of the country.

Visitors capture beautiful memories during their journey to explore Tuyen Quang over the holiday.

A gentle, intimate moment shared by two young visitors in Lo Lo Chai Village, named among the “World’s Best Tourism Villages.”

Early-season buckwheat flowers have begun to bloom at several stops in Lung Cu Commune, adding a touch of charm to visitors’ journey through the highlands.

The surge in visitors during the holiday not only created a vibrant atmosphere at tourist destinations but also provided fresh momentum for the development of accommodation, food services, transportation and community-based tourism. From the historic landscape of the Special National Historical Site of Tan Trao to the majestic beauty of the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau, each destination offers its own distinctive character, together creating a diverse, culturally rich and memorable journey through Tuyen Quang.

Hai Son