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ECO TOURISM
Generously endowed with diverse
terrains from high mountains to
coastal platforms and offshore
islands, Vietnam is without a doubt
a timeless charm to tourists. In
particular the country boasts a
high biodiversity with hundreds of
endangered animal species in need
of special protection.
The various communities through-
out the country with their unique
customs, strong cultural identi-
ties and a rich treasures of native
wisdom passed on to many gen-
erations greatly contribute to the
curiosity and yearning for discovery
in each tourist. This lays a firm
foundation for the blooming of
attractive eco tourist services.
Currently, Vietnam has 8 natural
reserves registered by UNESCO, 3
marine reserves and 164 forests of
special use, of which 30 are national
forests, 69 are natural preservation
forests, 45 landscape forests and
20 forests are used for scientific
research. Along with the initial pres- Reserve, eco activities are strongly
ervation purpose, national parks
and reserves have served as a new
tourist hub for nature lovers.
Nowadays, eco tourism in Vietnam
is quite developed and favored by
many tourists. In some provinces
in the Mekong Delta, eco tours
to tropical gardens are on the
rise. Here visitors can experience
a memorable trip riding boats
through canals to go fishing, visit
fruit gardens and bird yards and
stay with the locals…
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In the Central coastal regions, eco
tours are always associated with the
theme of oceans and islands. Some
separate tours are currently offered
such as visits to discover an island’s
ecology or sea diving to explore
colorful coral reefs.
In the Central Highlands, the dis-
covery of dipterocarp trees unique
to this basalt land and peculiar
cultural identity in association with
lavish bronze gongs feast of ethnic
communities are always are huge
attractions for eco tours.
In the North, eco tours are fueled
by the appeal of national parks
and ethnic minorities in remote
mountainous regions. Eco tours
to discover areas such as Fansipan
peak, Ba Be lake and Moc Chau
Plateau… are great destinations.
In particular, Ha Long and Cat
Ba’s reputation as a World Natural
Heritages draws large numbers
of tourists on ecotours. In Cat Ba,
already registered a World Bio
encouraged and oriented in a
comprehensive strategy for the
sustainable development of the
coastal and island regions famous
for their incredible biodiversity.
In addition, eco tourism in Vietnam
is regarded as a type of socially
responsible and environmentally
friendly tourism. In the long term
national development strategy,
eco tourism is determined to be a
sustainable smokeless industry.