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Developing tourism in Quang Tri - the “Land of Fire”
Being endowed with beautiful scenery, popular revolutionary
relics and the advantages of geographical location, Quang Tri Province has been
developing its strengths to promote tourism.
Located in the Central of Viet Nam, Quang Tri Province owns many beautiful
landscapes including Cua Viet Beach (Gio Linh District); Cua Tung Beach, Con Co
Island, Ru Linh primary forest (Vinh Linh District), Tan Lam Mineral Springs
(Cam Lo District), O O Waterfall (Que Son District)... and also is home to Kinh
people and Bru - Van Kieu, Hoa, Ta – Oi ethnic groups.
Being considered the “Land of Fire” during the struggle against invasion of
foreign enemies, Quang Tri still remains many valuable revolutionary relics as
Vinh Moc tunnels and Vinh Linh Village’s tunnels system; Hien Luong Bridge – Ben
Hai River (Vinh Linh District); Quang Tri ancient Citadel (Quang Tri Town); Ta
Con Airport; Khe Sanh Base (Huong Hoa District); McNamara Line (Electric Fence);
Ben Tat Suspension Bridge (Gio Linh District); Headquarter of the Provisional
Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Viet Nam (Cam Lo District);
Dong Ha Military Port (Dong Ha City)... Thanks to its location at the gateway of
East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) via 19 provinces of 4 countries including
Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam, Quang Tri has advantages to attract
investment, trade and cultural exchanges in Mekong region countries, EWEC
countries...
In addition, the Province also has been investing and upgrading tourist
accommodations, restaurants; planning for 6 high quality tourist areas including
Cua Viet, Cua Tung and Con Co Island areas; calling for tourism investment; and
boosting cooperation between Quang Tri and Savannakhet Province (Laos) -
Mukdahan Provice (Thailand); building Lao Bao Tourist Information Center to
promote tourism information of Quang Tri Province and EWEC route…
With above available advantages and potentials, Quang Tri has been becoming one
of attractive destinations in the country. In 2015, Quang Tri welcomed 1.6
million domestic and int’l arrivals including 1.4 million domestic trippers.
Total tourism receipts reached VND 1,400 billions, up 11% over last year.
In 2016, Quang Tri strives to attain a 3.4% increase in tourist arrivals
compared with 2015; total tourism receipts estimate VND 1,425 billions.
Pham Thanh.
Source: VNAT |
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