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Mekong Delta attracts visitors with eco-tourism

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have developed products and services based on local natural advantages in eco-tourism in order to attract more holiday-makers during this summer.
Mekong Delta attracts visitors with eco-tourism ảnh 1A corner of the Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in Ca Mau province. (Photo: VNA)
HCMCity (VNA) – Localities in the Mekong Delta region have developed products and services based on local natural advantages in eco-tourism  in order to attract more holiday-makersduring this summer.

Many localities reported rises in the number of visitors and tourism revenues in the first half of the year. According to the Statistics Office of Can Tho city, thelocality earned 159.7 billion VND (6.77 million USD) from tourism activities in the period from January to June, 20% higher than that reported in the same period last year.

An Giang province, with its abundant resources in eco-tourismand agricultural tourism, welcomed approximately 6 million visitors in theperiod, representing a year-on-year increase of 15%, according to theprovincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Popular destinations in the province include Tra Su Tra Su Melaleuca forest and Long Xuyen floating market.

Mekong Delta attracts visitors with eco-tourism ảnh 2Many localities reported rises in the number of visitors and tourism revenues in the first half of the year. (Photo: VNA) 
Bac Lieu and Ca Mau also recorded positive signs of tourismdevelopment. In the first half, Bac Lieu served 2.76 million visitors and rakedin about 2.44 trillion VND in revenue, up 40% and 43% compared to the sameperiod last year, respectively.

The Mui Ca Mau (Ca Mau Cape) National Park in Ca Mau province, a Ramsar site - wetlands ofinternational importance - recorded a 30% increase in tourism revenue compared to the same periodin 2022. During the peak tourist seasons such as holidays and Tet (Lunar NewYear), the site receives an average of 4,000 to 6,000 visitors per day.

The regional tourism sector is making efforts to fully tap the potentialfor tourism development and the strengths of destinations to lure more touristsduring the summer.

A series of events have been organising in Can Tho city. The CaiRang floating market culture tourism festival, which is slated for July 7 – 9, willfeature activities that reflect the essence of the region's waterway culture.

According to the Department of Tourism of Kien Giang, there havebeen a series of day and night events at Grand World Phu Quoc in June and July,featuring lively music performances by street bands, circus shows, magic tricks;and introducing street foods from different continents. These offer a goodchance for visitors to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a wide range ofentertainment options and culinary delights.

According to Director of C2T Media and Tourism Co., Ltd Vo Van Phong, the firm has designed tours thatoffer experiences in the countryside and highlight local heritage to attract visitorsto Ben Tre province./.

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