The former imperial city of Hue has been recognised as an ASEAN Clean Tourist City, while the Pilgrimage Village has been named as an ASEAN Green Hotel.
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The
imperial citadel of Hue
The titles were awarded at the ASEAN Travel Forum 2018 in
Bangkok and are valid for the three years from 2018 to 2020.
According to Nguyen Van Phuc, deputy director of the Thua Thien-Hue
Department of Tourism, Hue has been recognised for its clean streets, good
waste management, abundant green spaces, and good urban security for
tourists.
Meanwhile, the Pilgrimage Village won the honour for its environmentally
friendly operational activities, use of green products, efficient use of
energy and water, good noise control, and waste management.
Previously in 2017, the Pilgrimage Village received the Accommodation Award
for Sustainable Successes by Chamäleon Reisen GmbH, a German travel agency.
Tourism is becoming a leading economic sector for Thua Thien-Hue province,
which aims to welcome 4-4.2 million visitors in 2018, with foreign tourists
accounting for 40-45%.
The province’s tourism revenues are expected to rise by 15% over 2017 to more
than VND4 trillion (US$176 million) this year.
Pilgrimage
Village
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Source: NDO
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
