The Binh Lieu tourism development plan – Quang Ninh province

• Implementation time: 2021

• Partners: Quang Ninh People’s Committee

Abstract:

Binh Lieu is a remote mountainous district of Quang Ninh province. Recently, community-based tourism (CBT) is focused by the district to utilize the natural and cultural potentials of ethnic minority communities. Binh Lieu has majestic mountains with grand waterfalls created by its steep slope. With magnificent scenery along the frontier with China, border landmarks are the most famous destination in tourists' minds when Binh Lieu tourism is mentioned. In addition, ethnic minority communities such as Tay, Dao, San Chi scattered all over the district. They preserve diverse yet genuine customs, cuisine, architecture,… that could be unforgettable for tourists and travellers.

Recognizing these unique potentials, the Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) in collaboration with the government of Binh Lieu district to formulate a tourism development plan to advance the tourism potentials into practices. During this process, CCD focuses on community-based tourism and eco-tourism activities to provide the disadvantaged with opportunities to learn, work and increase their income. Such activities also help to raise public awareness and responsibility towards nature, environment and culture.