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Safe haven for endangered species

Covering an area of 137,124ha , or 14 per cent of the total area of the Central Highlands’ Kon Tum Province, Kon Plong forest is a rich biodiversity site with 118 species of flora and 137 of fauna.

Biodiversity conservation, tourism combined in national park

With an area of about 31,000 hectares, the Nui Chua National Park features forest, sea and semi-arid spaces, and efforts are being made to conserve its rich biodiversity while tapping into tourism potential.

Ca Mau develops eco-tourism tourism

Seeing tourism as a spearhead economy in the near future, Ca Mau is working to promote renowned tourist attractions and local typical products, including eco-tourism, community-based tourism, among both domestic and foreign visitors.

Khanh Hoa damages environment in push for tourism development

Khanh Hoa province, where the famous sea city of Nha Trang is located, is paying a heavy price to develop tourism.

Vietnam's tourism sector fights against plastic waste

The Vietnam Tourism Association and its chapters in the northern mountainous provinces of Phu Tho, Hoa Binh and Son La provinces are scheduled to launch an anti-plastic-waste action programme from July 15 to 17.

Vietnam’s wetlands under threat

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wetlands in Vietnam are under threat from both natural factors and human activities.

Eco-tourism promises both potentials and challenges for Ba Ria-Vung Tau

 Eco-tourism offers a valuable source of revenue for the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, but challenges such as pollution remain. 

HCM City to focus on evening activities, better security for tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – Travel experts have urged HCM City to classify its tourism activities into specific groups with development potential, such as shopping tourism, community tourism and river tourism.

Tourism week to honour natural heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beauty of Viet Nam’s natural heritage will be the focus of activities at the Green Heritage Culture and Tourism Week, which will take place in Ha Noi from November 20-23.

Muong Khuong, Bat Xat - new destinations in Lao Cai Province

 VietNamNet Bridge – Muong Khuong and Bat Xat districts in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai boast high potential for tourism development alongside popular destinations like Sa Pa Town and the Bac Ha Market.

Ca Mau launches forest programme

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ca Mau Province People's Committee has approved a plan to lease out forests to develop eco-tourism and breed aquatic species.

Eco-tourism site ravaged as forest ruined

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over 1,000 hectares of forest in the Ban Don Eco-tourism site has been destroyed in the last year by illegal loggers.

Travel News

Luxury eco-tourism site to be established in Quang Ninh; Red River tour of pagodas covers three provinces; Quang Ninh opens tours to new tourism destinations; Tourism sector makes effort to achieve strong growth

France helps develop eco-tourism in Thua Thien-Hue

 A project on developing eco-tourism in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was launched on July 4 with the assistance from the

Tourism comes to quiet fishing village

VietNamNet Bridge – Families living near the country's largest lagoon have made a living from fishing for generations. Today, community-based tourism offers them the chance to earn more money and also preserve their resources.

Gao Giong miniature of Dong Thap Muoi

Gao Giong is located in Hamlet 6, Gao Giong Commune, Cao Lanh District in Dong Thap Province, 20km from the centre of the city of Cao Lanh.

Soc Trang highlights eco-tourism

VietNamNet Bridge – In accordance with its tourism development master plan for 2020, the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has a driving ambition to develop eco-tourism by tapping its rich natural resources and local culture.

Xuan Son National Park becoming tourist hotspot

VietNamNet Bridge – Xuan Son National Park in Tan Son District of the northern midland province of Phu Tho is receiving investment to make it a tourist hotspot and help drive the locality’s socio-economic growth.

Eco-tourism harms ecosystem

A lot of tourism sites, introduced as eco-tourism areas, have been set up recently to satisfy the travelers’ demand for mixing themselves with the nature.