Tan Tru 's potential from ecotourism

Tan Tru District aims to exploit tourism from the advantage of being surrounded by two rivers, Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay

The district focuses on developing and gradually perfecting socio-economic infrastructure; promoting investment in upgrading and expanding Provincial Roads 832 and 833, the rural traffic system, meeting the needs of transportation and supply of goods; breaking the monoculture of rice, focusing on transforming the structure of crops and livestock; promoting development in economic sectors, especially focusing on developing industry, handicrafts, trade, services and tourism; etc. In addition, it is a land rich in revolutionary traditions with many historical - cultural relics, traditional festivals, has the advantage of being geographically close to Ho Chi Minh City, surrounded by two rivers, Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay, etc, creating a peaceful and quiet picture of the countryside, promising to be a favorable location for developing ideal eco-tourism associated with rural tourism.

Mr. Bui Huu Phuong - manager of Nhut Tao ferry terminal, Tan Tru district, said: "If we are allowed to participate in tourism, we will invest in an experience ferry, connect with some travel agencies to promote the strengths of eco-tourism as well as tourism along the Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay rivers".

In the travel itinerary when coming to Tan Tru, tourists can visit and experience at Vuon Nha Minh Company Limited; visit the only traditional craft village in the South, with a history of development of more than 170 years - Binh An drum village; take souvenir photos at the row of areca trees - Happiness road, visit Nguyen Trung Truc temple, Ong Ban Quy Temple relic, etc and experience river tourism to explore the charming beauty of the rivers of the West and the friendliness and hospitality of the people here. In addition, visitors can also enjoy dishes with rich flavors of the lowlands, immerse themselves in the art space of Southern amateur music, listen to a few verses of vong co, etc. All bring impressive and unforgettable moments of experience when coming to Tan Tru.

Tourists take souvenir photos at the areca row - the famous Happiness Road of Tan Tru district

Experiencing a river tour on the Vam Co river, enjoying cuisine and amateur music on the boat, Director of the Information Center, Tourism Promotion of Vinh Long province - Le Thi Thanh Nhan said: With its available potential, Tan Tru district has been gradually investing in infrastructure and linking to develop tourism products, tours, routes associated with river resources, and people's daily lives. The district also focuses on building diverse and unique tourism programs, combined with cultural, natural and agricultural experience activities to create attractiveness and uniqueness for visitors.

Ong Ban Quy Temple

Vice Chairman of Tan Tru District People's Committee - Truong Minh Tri informed: The district has potential and prospects for tourism development. With the desire to make tourism an important economic sector, contributing positively to the socio-economic development of the locality, the district plans areas, puts historical - cultural relics, traditional craft villages into the priority list for tourism development. In addition, with a favorable geographical location, diverse cultural heritage, unique natural resources and support from the local community, the district can become an attractive and sustainable tourist destination. At the same time, the district has a strategy to build, deploy, and call on businesses and travel agencies to survey, select, and invest in tourism development, tourism products with unique and different features, etc. Through infrastructure investment, diversifying tourism programs, encouraging investment and protecting resources, the district continues to attract tourists and contribute to the socio-economic development of the locality.

With a strong orientation towards tourism development, Tan Tru district will promote its advantages to exploit the potential for eco-tourism development, associated with cultural tourism and agricultural tourism to bring visitors experiences and explore stories about rivers, craft villages and the lives and production of local residents./.

By Chau Son - Translated by Q. Thien

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