Tourists in Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (Photo: VNA) It is no exaggeration to say that Kien Giang is a natural ‘masterpiece’. Thelocality is home to plains, hills, forests, rivers, seas and islands, providingitself with a significant advantage for tourism development, even when comparedto other areas in the Mekong Delta region.
This is a solid basis, amongst favourable conditions, for Kien Giang province tomake its otherwise lacking industry begin to thrive.
As part of Kien Giang province, Phu Quoc island district is experiencingincreased interest, as investors push to make it a high-end tourist destination.The district boasts NgocIsland which features uniqueterrain, including a mountain range that is inhabited by many vibrant speciesof plants and animals.
Its beautifulbeaches and its system of 26 islets create a picture of breathtaking beauty.
The province’s HaTien - Kien Luong region, with scenic spots such as Mui Nai, Hon Trem, HangPagoda, Binh San Mountain, and the mountains To Chau, Da Dung and Thach Dong, willmake a lasting impression on visitors. Its islands are associated with fairytales, many of which contribute to local beliefs.
In coming to the Rach Gia - Kien Hai region, visitors cannot help but be surprisedby the impressive sea encroachment work that has been completed to expand thetown of Rach Gia.
In addition, this coastal town is home to the sites of many valuable culturaland historical relics, along with unique architectural works by the three main ethnicgroups: the Kinh, the Hoa and the Khmer.
During folkfestivals, the locality’s well-known destinations, such as Nguyen TrungTruc Temple,Tam Bao Pagoda, Phat Quang Pagoda, Quan De pagoda and Khmer Pagoda, attractmillions of tourists every year.
The Nam Duarchipelago and HonTre Island(in the Kien Hai island district) are among travellers’ top choices for exploration,with their pristine natural landscapes and healthy environment.
U Minh Thuong National Park is part of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, where visitorsare provided with the opportunity to discover globally rare ecosystems, such assubmerged tropical forests and peat swamps, which still thrive in Vietnam.
The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with around 254 speciesof vascular plants, 32 species of mammals, 188 species of birds and 64 speciesof fish. Many of these species are listed in both Vietnam's and the world’s Red Bookof endangered species.
In order to makefull use of the natural potential and inherent strengths in the four keytourist zones, Kien Giang province has mobilized all resources to invest in developinginfrastructure that will serve tourism development.
Major infrastructural works have already been put into use, including theupgraded Rach GiaAirport, the PhuQuoc InternationalAirport, in addition to a number ofsea ports such as Rach Gia, Bai Vong and Duong Dong, along with transport andpower systems on the islandof Phu Quoc.
The province will invest further in the construction of infrastructure at many touristattractions, as well as upgrading historical, cultural and scenic sites toserve tourists. These sites include Phu Quoc Prison, U Minh Thuong historicalsite, Binh San mountain, and Phat Quang pagoda.
Kien Giang province has attracted more and more investment in touristindustries, even at a time when the island district of Phu Quoc has seen rapiddevelopment of tourist infrastructure and facilities.
Tran Chi Dung, Director of the Kien Giang Tourism Department, said the provincehas so far attracted more than 270 projects which are being implemented in all fourtourist zones, with a total registered capital of approximately 232 trillion VND.
"Kien Giang province is focused on using tourism to develop a spearheadfor its economic sector, which has experienced fast and sustainable growth. Itis expected to become an attractive destination and tourist center, not only withinthe Mekong delta region and the country, but also across Asiaand even the world,” said the director.
He added that the province has set a target of welcoming 6.8 million touristsby 2020, including 450,000 foreign visitor arrivals. This represents aprojected average annual growth of 9.5 percent.-VNA
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