QR codes being installed around Ly Son Island

The installation of QR codes at tourism sites in Ly Son island district in central Quang Ngai province is being carried out by the management board of the Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geo-Park in coordination with district authorities, as part of efforts to promote digitalisation in the tourism sector.
QR codes being installed around Ly Son Island ảnh 1A corner of Ly Son (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ngai (VNA) - The installationof QR codes at tourism sites in Ly Son island district in central Quang Ngai provinceis being carried out by the management board of the Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geo-Park in coordination with district authorities, as partof efforts to promote digitalisation in the tourism sector.

Tourists visiting Ly Son can access information on cultural and historicalsites, scenic spots, tourist attractions, specialties, trade villages, and the Geo-Park by simply scanning a QRcode with their smartphones.

Installation is to be completed before the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday inearly February and is hoped to help visitors, especially those without guides, learnmore about the island.

QR codes are new in Ly Son and are hoped to further promote tourism, and especiallysmart tourism, and provide new experiences to visitors.

Ly Son island district, which is also called Cu Lao Re, is about 15 nauticalmiles off the coast of Quang Ngai. Covering an area of 10 sq km, it is made upof Dao Lon and Dao Be islets.

Local authorities plan toturn tourism into a spearhead economic sector and take fulladvantage of tourist attractions such as Hang Pagoda, Duc Pagoda, Hang Cau and DaoBe islets, To Vo Gate, and the Gieng Tien and Thoi Loi craters.

Not only boasting great biodiversity, with ecosystems such as coral reefs and sea grass beds, LySon is also famous for its special cultural festivals, including “Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festivalfor Hoang SaSoldiers), a boat racing festival,and the An Hai village communal festival./.

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