Community-based tourism shines at border Nam Po in Dien Bien
Na Su village in Cha Nua commune, Nam Po district, Dien Bien province is home to the white Thai ethnic people, with nearly 140 households and over 600 residents. Local authorities and the people of Na Su have collaborated to develop the first community-based tourism model in Nam Po.
Na Su village in Nam Po district in the northern province of Dien Bien (Photo: VNA) Water wheels created by Na Su residents serve as attractions for visitors. (Photo: VNA) Water wheels created by Na Su residents serve as attractions for visitors. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists participate in campfire nights at the Na Su community-based tourism site. (Photo: VNA)
White Thai women cultivate flowers to enhance the environmental scenery at the Na Su community-based tourism site. (Photo: VNA) Tourists scan QR codes to access information about services at the Na Su community-based tourism site. (Photo: VNA)
A stilt house in Con Cuong town in Con Cuong district, Nghe An province, has been a popular destination for several years among visitors interested in Thai ethnic culture. Owned by Mr Vi Van Phuc, a 78-year-old collector, the house showcases nearly 1,000 artifacts he has gathered over the years, turning the stilt house into a small museum.
Visitors to the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien during holidays and festivals are sure to be captivated by “Xòe Thái” dance performances, which are accompanied by the lively sound of drums and gongs. Recognising the significance of this intangible cultural heritage, local authorities and people have been working hard to develop “Xòe Thái” into a distinctive tourism attraction.
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