BUILDING THE COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM MODEL IN KHANH SON DISTRICT

Hòn Dung Village is one of the four villages in Sơn Hiệp Commune, Khánh Sơn District, Khánh Hòa Province, with potential for developing community-based tourism, thanks to its attractive tourism resources and the cultural features of the Raglai ethnic group. However, tourism activities in Hon Dung are still fragmented, infrastructure is incomplete, along with the unsystematic management, cultural values are on the brink of fading. Given this situation, Hòn Dung Village needs a coordinated solution to improve livelihoods for the Raglai people while preserving and promoting the natural and cultural values within the community.

Picture 1: The traditional long house of Raglai people

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Picture 2: Ta Gu waterfall, Son Hiep commune - a potential destination in Hon Dung

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Picture 3: Meeting the basketry artisan at Hon Dung village

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In December 2024, Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD), in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Information of Khánh Sơn District held a meeting to approve the project "Building a Community-Based Tourism Village Model in Hon Dung, Son Hiep Commune as a Tourism Destination for Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas in Khanh Son District." This marks the beginning of a process to finalize and apply the community-based tourism model, with a focus on sustainable development in Hon Dung.

Picture 4: CCD's specialist at the meeting

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Picture 5: Mr. Dinh Van Dung - Chairman of Khanh Son district People

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In its vision, CCD strives to support localities, businesses, and communities in the development of eco-tourism and community-based tourism to increase revenue for the locals, preserve nature, and promote traditional cultural values. Additionally, CCD is committed to empowering vulnerable groups, promoting gender equality, digitization, improving communication and promotion effectiveness, enhancing connectivity for the region, helping communities unite, and stand out as a key local tourism destination.