Tram Tau Diversifies Tourism Products

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Tram Tau Diversifies Tourism Products

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Harnessing its potential and strengths in natural landscapes, culture, and people, Tram Tau district has developed and introduced a diverse range of tourism products, including community-based tourism, resort tourism, eco-tourism, and adventure tourism, attracting numerous domestic and international visitors for sightseeing and exploration.

Hot spring tourism remains one of Tram Tau’s most distinctive attractions, drawing a large number of visitors each year.

For many years, Tram Tau has considered tourism a key economic sector, aiming to create jobs, increase income, and reduce poverty among ethnic communities in the district. To realize this goal, in addition to solutions such as attracting investment, raising awareness, and promoting tourism, the district has placed special emphasis on developing a variety of tourism products based on local potential and strengths to cater to the needs and preferences of different visitor groups.

By leveraging its natural hot springs, resort tourism has emerged and flourished in Tram Tau. Over seven years ago, the district only had the Cuong Hai Hot Spring Ecotourism Site, owned by Vu Manh Cuong. Today, dozens of homestays, each requiring billions of dong in investment, have been established and are now operational, forming a connected network with this landmark.

Vu Manh Hung, owner of A Hung Homestay, shared: "Our homestay is located right along the road leading to the hot spring tourist area. Recognizing the increasing number of tourists and the limited capacity of the hot spring site, I invested in building small yet self-contained and well-equipped bungalow-style rooms. The homestay also features a garden, a lush green environment with many flowers and trees, along with a restaurant and café. We have partnered with the hot spring site to offer guests a more affordable experience in accommodation and hot spring bathing.

Currently, Tram Tau district has 43 accommodation establishments, including one three-star hotel, five guesthouses, and 37 homestays that meet business lodging standards. A common feature of these establishments is their innovative approach to tourism, focusing on marketing strategies, well-designed living spaces, gardens, and scenic viewpoints, creating attractive check-in spots. These efforts have drawn visitors from various regions, seeking relaxation and exploration in a pristine land that retains its untouched beauty and distinctive local culture.

Adventure tourism is also a key highlight of Tram Tau’s tourism industry. With two of Vietnam’s 13 highest mountain peaks and a network of majestic waterfalls, the district has successfully capitalized on these natural assets to create adventure tourism products that appeal to nature enthusiasts. A variety of trekking tours have been developed, including expeditions to the summits of Ta Chi Nhu and Ta Xua, visits to Cu Vai resettlement village, cloud-hunting and paragliding in Phinh Ho commune, and explorations of Hang De Cho and Na Chang waterfalls. To facilitate these activities, the district has fostered a team of local tour guides and porters while also prioritizing the management of adventure sports and safety measures.

Notably, since 2023, the district has collaborated to organize the "Steps on the Clouds" Mountain Climbing Race, aiming to establish it as an annual event. This initiative seeks to create a unique tourism product while widely promoting Tram Tau’s landscapes and culture. Additionally, visitors can immerse themselves in community tourism in Hat Luu commune, agritourism-based retreats, and hands-on experiences in traditional craft villages such as brocade weaving, beeswax patterning on fabric, bamboo weaving, and blacksmithing in Ban Cong and Xa Ho communes. Other cultural highlights include Mong khen flute-making in Ban Mu and Tram Tau communes and ethnic festivals like the Mong people's Gau Tao Festival, the Thai people's Long Tong Festival in Hat Luu, and the Kho Mu people's Cau Mua Festival in Tuc Dan.

The diversification of tourism products has helped Tram Tau attract a broader range of visitors, leading to a steady increase in annual tourist numbers. In 2024 alone, the district welcomed 152,500 visitors, including 37,440 international tourists, generating a revenue of 120 billion VND.

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