Bac Lieu strives to become a tourism center in the Mekong Delta

The 2024 Dragon Tet holiday takes place in quite favorable weather conditions, the number of domestic and international visitors to Bac Lieu to visit and stay has increased significantly, especially in the condition that the province has 11/43 major tourist destinations. The expression was recognized by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association.

The 2024 Dragon Tet holiday takes place in quite favorable weather conditions, the number of domestic and international visitors to Bac Lieu to visit and stay has increased significantly, especially in the condition that the province has 11/43 major tourist destinations. The expression was recognized by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association.

Tourists come to visit and worship the Avalokiteśvara Buddha on the occasion of the new year.

Bac Lieu is known as a famous locality with cultural tourism products associated with Ban Da Co Hoai Lang, Southern Don Ca Tai Tu art, tourism products associated with the Bac Lieu Cong Tu brand, products spiritual cultural tourism... In 2023, Bac Lieu will welcome about 4.2 million visitors, with a total revenue of about 3,850 billion VND, ranking 4th in the Mekong Delta. Tourism development has contributed to promoting economic restructuring, attracting investment, creating jobs and improving people's lives. Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu province Tran Thi Lan Phuong said that 2024 is determined to be the "sprint" year to implement the 13th Party Congress and the Resolution of the 16th Provincial Party Congress. and the province's 5-year socio-economic development plan (period 2021 - 2025). Accordingly, the Culture, Sports and Tourism industry is determined and accelerated in carrying out tasks in all fields of the industry, especially the tasks and solutions of "promoting tourism development, striving to become a The province is an important economic center and one of the tourism centers of the Mekong Delta region. Right from the beginning of 2024, the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has directed to strengthen the preparation of technical facilities and human resources in the field of tourism during the Lunar New Year; Inspect and control service quality of tourism service establishments, especially at tourist accommodation establishments, tourist transport establishments, tourist attractions, and restaurants. tourist services, shopping centers, entertainment... Tourism activities and tourism services in Bac Lieu province during the Lunar New Year 2024 are well prepared, meeting the needs of tourists. Guests and people celebrate Tet in a joyful, exciting, and safe atmosphere. During the days of Giap Thin Tet (from December 29 to the end of the 5th day of Tet), the number of tourists experiencing in Bac Lieu is about 245,000, an increase of 11.7% compared to 2023; Of which, there were about 21,500 guests using accommodation services. Total tourism service revenue is about 125 billion VND (up 11.8%); Of which, revenue from restaurant services - hotels - food service establishments reached about 62 billion VND.

The miniature landscape at Hung Vuong Square (Bac Lieu city) is an ideal check-in place for tourists when coming to Bac Lieu.

Tourist areas and attractions attract tourists to enjoy Spring such as: Quan Am Buddha Dai Area, Tac Say Church Area, Hung Thien Pagoda, Hung Vuong Square, Artificial Sea Area and amusement park in the Home Tourist Area Cooler, Hoa Binh Wind Power 1, Bac Lieu Cong Tu area... Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Thi Lan Phuong affirmed that promoting the achieved results will contribute to making Bac Lieu become one of the tourism centers of the Mekong Delta, during this period. In the coming time, the province will increase the attraction of social resources to invest in developing the system of facilities and techniques of the tourism industry and transport infrastructure for key areas and driving forces for tourism development. Bac Lieu strengthens the promotion of domestic and foreign tourism through tourism promotion activities in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, key tourism markets of the country, as well as in some countries with trend of strongly attracting tourists to provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta. In particular, the province regularly hosts cultural, sports and tourism events at regional, national and international levels, contributing to promoting the image and people of Bac Lieu to domestic and foreign tourists. , as well as attracting tourists. Chairman of Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee Pham Van Thieu commented that the province's tourism has continuously developed strongly. Every year, the number of tourists increases by an average of about 15%, and total revenue from tourists increases by an average of about 20%. Tourism services are increasingly richer and more diverse, creating many branded tourism products in the region and the country; thereby promoting Bac Lieu tourism to develop quickly and sustainably. This is the motivation for Bac Lieu to set higher expectations for the development of the tourism industry. The province is focusing on researching and developing more types of agricultural - rural tourism, eco-tourism, and community tourism through the resonance and interference of culture, architecture, beliefs and festivals. community traditions of the three ethnic groups Kinh - Chinese - Khmer; creating diversity in tourism products, attracting more tourists to Bac Lieu to visit and experience.

Hung Vuong Square (Bac Lieu city).

In addition to the potential and strengths of tourism, OCOP products serving the shopping and gift needs of tourists are also important factors promoting tourism development. The whole province has 131 OCOP products, of which 33 products achieve 4 stars and 98 products achieve 3 stars. Products are increasingly diverse in design, meeting quality standards and regulations, food safety, and better serving the needs and tastes of tourists. Along with the orientation of focusing on developing specialties and traditional products, promoting local cultural values, Bac Lieu's OCOP products will grow stronger, "coverage" more and more and bring more more valuable for the province. Chairman of Bac Lieu Provincial People's Committee Pham Van Thieu further informed that the locality identifies tourism as one of the five pillars of socio-economic development, aiming to make the province one of the tourism centers of the country. by the Mekong River; At the same time, determined to build Bac Lieu city into a national tourist area, a green, clean, beautiful and civilized city.

The province aims to welcome over 7 million visitors by 2025, with total revenue reaching over 10,000 billion VND, contributing 7-9% of the province's GRDP, creating jobs for 30,000 workers. Bac Lieu strives to have a sustainable tourism industry by 2030 with a system of synchronous, modern and professional technical facilities; is one of the tourism centers of the Mekong Delta region in both scale and quality; welcoming 12 million visitors, total tourism revenue reached 28 trillion VND, contributing 10.9% of the province's GRDP, creating jobs for 50,000 workers.

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Update day : 17/02/2024