In the past, the area was part of the Bac Son - Vo Nhai resistance base and it was also the cultural cradle of the ancient Vietnamese. Today, the district has become an attractive ecological community-based tourist area in Lang Son province.
Abundant potential for tourism development
Hoan Trung Community-based Tourism Village in Chien Thang commune, Bac Son district, is nestled amidst limestone mountains, and fruit-laden mandarin and custard-apple gardens.
This is the living place of 127 households with a total population of 593 people, 97% of whom are Tay ethnic people. Most of Hoan Trung villagers' income comes from farming and growing fruits, such as custard apples and tangerines.
In September 2021, the village was recognised as a community-based tourist site, marking a new beginning and a firm foundation for the local hospitality sector.
Tay ethnic people in the village have successfully preserved their ancestors’ cultural heritages. Visitors to the village are invited to stay with locals in traditional houses on stilts, where they can learn the customs, experience the daily life of the Tay people, sample traditional cuisine, and enjoy the beautiful ‘Then’ singing performances.
They can also visit the Mo Mam stream and explore Keng Tao cave, which are two famous tourist attractions of Bac Son. Each site welcomes around 5,000 - 6,000 visitors each month.
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Mo Mam stream is a famous tourist attraction of Bac Son district. |
Going along the 1 km long Mo Mam stream, holidaymakers will reach Keng Tao cave. Inside the 300m cave boasts a diverse system of natural stalactites. The deeper you go inside, the larger the cave expands, with the temperature only about 18 - 20C.
Also located in Chien Thang commune, just a few kilometres from Hoan Trung Village is the attraction of Hu Cave Tangerine Garden. The 2-hectare garden is located in the heart of a mountain. It has around 500 tangerine trees, which often become ripen from the end of September to November every year.
Increasing investment to attract customers
While appreciating the natural potentials and advantages of Bac Son district, Director of Unitour Hanoi Tourism Company Nguyen Quoc Long, said that the district’s tourism can further develop once it receives increased investment to improve infrastructure, and tourist products and services.
To meet the increasing demand of tourists, Hoang Quang Phiet – the owner of Hu Cave Tangerine Garden, also shared that he will invest in building a glass bridge and growing seasonal flowers in the garden. In addition, the quality of accommodation and culinary services will also be upgraded to encourage tourists to spend more and stay longer on the site.
The provincial authorities always encourage and support local households and businesses, to develop small and medium-sized tourist attractions.
Deputy Director of Lang Son Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang The Vinh
According to the Deputy Director of Lang Son Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang The Vinh, Bac Son ecological community-based tourism village is a key tourist product that receives great attention from local authorities.
He stressed that the provincial authorities always encourage and support local households and businesses, to develop small and medium-sized tourist attractions, to meet the entertainment needs of holidaymakers.
At the same time, priorities are also given to enhancing human resource training and improving hospitality and tourism skills for households, which run community-based and ecological tourism models to develop Bac Son tourism in a more sustainable way.
