Vietnam upholds heritages for sustainable tourism development
Vietnam’s tangible and intangible cultural heritages are a key part of the country’s tourism, so the preservation of the heritages is crucial for sustainable tourism development.
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Cultural tourism is hoped to become a key product of the sector, he said, adding it has drawn large numbers of domestic and international visitors, helping drive tourism growth, create jobs and enhance the local socio-economy.
Last year, UNESCO-recognised natural and cultural heritages welcomed more than 16 million visitors, including 7 million foreigners, earning more than 2.5 trillion VND (107.5 million USD) from entrance tickets.
Many localities have developed their own tourism brands based on their cultural heritages. The Complex of Hue Monuments, royal court music, woodblocks, the imperial archives of the Nguyen Dynasty and poetry on Hue royal architecture have made Hue city an alluring destination, as it received 1.8 million foreign visitors and pocketed 320 billion VND (13.76 million USD) from entrance tickets last year.
Meanwhile, Hoi An ancient city in central Quang Nam province also an attractive destination in Vietnam. The city greeted 1.96 foreigners and raked in 219 billion VND (9.41 million USD) from entrance tickets in 2017.
Other destinations such as Ha Long Bay and Yen Tu (Quang Ninh province), Phong Nha-Ke Bang (Quang Binh), Trang An (Ninh Binh) and Black Lady Mountain (Tay Ninh) have been top tourism spots for years.
Sieu said the tourism sector and localities should map out a tourism plan in which tourism development must be made in tandem with respecting local cultural values.
