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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:
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