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In recent years, Lao Cai
tourism has developed
strongly, gradually
affirming its important
position in the economic
structure. Resort,
ecological, cultural and
spiritual tourism products
are increasingly diverse,
attracting tourists,
contributing to improving
people's lives.
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In 2025, the province is
expected to welcome over 10
million visitors, with
revenue of more than VND
46,000 billion, 2.4 times
higher than in 2020,
contributing about 10% of
the province's GRDP.
The province's key tourist
destinations such as Sa Pa,
Bac Ha, Y Ty, Mu Cang Chai,
etc. have continuously
become favorite destinations
for tourists.
Tourism development has made
an important and direct
contribution to the
provincial budget, and on
the other hand, has
gradually created a driving
force to promote other
service industries,
contributing to promoting
economic and labor
restructuring and creating
sustainable livelihoods for
people.
Currently, the whole
province has about 35,000
workers working in the
tourism sector (over 14,500
direct workers, the rest are
indirect workers). In
particular, a part of ethnic
minorities has participated
more and more deeply in the
tourism value chain.
The whole province has about
740 homestays, attracting
over 2,700 direct workers,
with an average income of 50
- 70 million
VND/household/year, with
some households earning from
150 - 200 million VND/year.
Mr. Giang A Sua in Mang Mu
village, Mu Cang Chai
commune said: The H'Mong
people have the custom of
hanging corn for
preservation. I see that
tourists are very interested
in hanging corn.
In 2017, my father and I
built a small house to hang
corn. Later, I organized
more experiential tours.
Gradually, my house became a
space for tourists to visit
and learn, many
photographers also came to
the corn house to take many
beautiful photos, the
family's income also
gradually improved.
When it comes to Lao Cai
tourism, Sa Pa National
Tourist Area is considered
the driving force for
tourism development in the
region and the country.
Over the past years, all
levels have focused on
building a strategy to
develop Sa Pa, aiming to
turn this place into a
national and international
tourism center, creating
unique products and brands,
and at the same time
spreading the cultural
values and people of Lao Cai
- Northwest Vietnam to
foreign friends.
In the process of
development, Sa Pa is also
facing many challenges.
Firstly, the "hot" tourism
development has led to the
appearance of some tourist
attractions lacking
identity, fading the image
of Sa Pa.
Second, urban infrastructure
and tourism infrastructure
have not kept up with the
pace of development.
Third is the cultural
influence from outside,
threatening traditional
customs and practices -
which have been the
"material" that has created
the Sa Pa brand for over 120
years.
Sa Pa Ward People's
Committee said: To overcome
limitations and elevate Sa
Pa to become an
international destination,
orienting tourism
development towards green,
sustainable and smart, the
Government has approved the
general planning of Sa Pa
National Tourist Area.
On that basis, the locality
is calling for investment in
large-scale projects such as
eco-resorts, Sa Pa cultural
parks, etc. to supplement
services and extend the
length of stay of tourists.
At the same time, it
continues to focus on
preserving natural
landscapes, restoring
customs and traditional
culture, so that tourists
can fully experience the
unique identity that has
made the Sa Pa brand over
the past 120 years.
In the period 2025 - 2030,
the province determines to
build Lao Cai into a tourist
center of the country with
unique, high-quality tourism
products.
The goal for the 2026 - 2030
term is to have 15 million
tourists coming to Lao Cai
per year; tourism revenue
will reach over 70 trillion
VND.
To achieve the set goals,
the entire tourism industry
has put forth long-term
plans and strategies.
First of all, the Department
of Culture, Sports and
Tourism is making efforts to
advise the province to issue
new tourism development and
support policies based on
selectively inheriting
tourism development support
policies issued by the two
old provinces. Continuing to
propose support policies
related to community tourism
products; promotion and
advertising of tourism
products...
Currently, the industry is
advising the province to
issue the Project on Tourism
Development in Lao Cai
Province for the period 2026
- 2030; the Framework for
Tourism Development Strategy
in Lao Cai Province to 2030,
with a vision to 2050, with
many important contents.
The most important of which
is the orientation of
tourism product development,
with 3 investment directions
to upgrade existing main and
auxiliary tourism products
(eco-tourism, resort;
cultural, spiritual;
community...); develop new
tourism products and develop
specific tourism products,
associated with the
province's outstanding
tourism resources.
At the same time, strengthen
the role of connection and
domestic and international
cooperation in developing
tourism products...
The Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism of Lao
Cai province affirmed: We
are very confident and
hopeful that with the
strategic vision, along with
the attention, drastic,
close, focused direction of
the Provincial Party
Committee, People's Council,
People's Committee of Lao
Cai province; the
coordination, support and
assistance of all levels,
sectors, localities and
international partners; the
attention and participation
of the People and the
business community, along
with the proactive and
active consultation of the
Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism, Lao Cai
tourism will achieve the
results as expected, making
Lao Cai tourism truly become
a spearhead economic sector.
With the efforts of the
entire industry, Lao Cai
tourism is increasingly
affirming its position in
the province's general
development strategy as well
as on the regional tourism
map.
Source:
https://sapatrainticket.com/travel-news/lao-cai-launches-master-plan-to-elevate-sapa-to-international-destination/ |
