Terraced fields: "golden" raw material for tourism development

Terraced fields, Binh Lieu's golden season and community cultural values... are unique and extremely attractive features, considered "golden" raw materials for tourism products, aiming for sustainable development. solid.

Terraced fields, Binh Lieu's golden season and community cultural values... are unique and extremely attractive features, considered "golden" raw materials for tourism products, aiming for sustainable development. solid.

Considered a locality with beautiful natural scenery, Binh Lieu also really attracts tourists to explore and experience terraced fields during autumn and winter. Not only do they create spectacular landscapes in villages, terraced fields also carry unique cultural values.

Immense yellow terraced fields in Luc Hon and other destinations attract tourists to Binh Lieu.

According to research by experts, terraced fields have existed for a long time, associated with ethnic communities in Binh Lieu. Terraced fields also have unique historical and cultural significance. In particular, in November 2020, the most beautiful terraced fields in Luc Hon (Luc Hon commune) were recognized as a provincial-level relic and scenic spot.

However, preserving and promoting value, attractiveness, and sustainability, especially when recognized as relics and landscapes, is a matter of concern. UNESCO Vietnam expert, when coming to Binh Lieu in November 2020, highly appreciated the beautiful scenery, value of terraced fields and cultural features in the community, once said: We should let tourists experience what the people want instead of Tourists come and change Binh Lieu.

To fully promote values ​​and identities as well as move towards sustainable development, Mr. Mac Ngoc Diep, Head of the Department of Culture and Sports of Binh Lieu district, said: We are interested in selecting, exploiting and promoting values. the most characteristic of the monument to both preserve and promote the landscape while aiming for sustainable tourism development.

Accordingly, Binh Lieu has a fairly basic approach. Immediately after being recognized, the district firstly preserved the original state of the core relic area and continued to expand the area of ​​terraced fields in places with suitable conditions; Planning to protect monuments and landscapes. More specifically, the district zones, protects, and attaches monuments; develop protection regulations, sign commitments with localities and villages, committing not to encroach or destroy; Establish self-management groups and teams to protect relic areas...

Restoring a San Chi wedding on a high hill and the cultural values ​​of the people in the terraced field area, contribute to creating a unique tourism product.

Determining the cultural value of ethnic people living in the terraced rice heritage area is an important soul, Binh Lieu pays special attention to preserving and promoting the value.

The district researches and compiles records of intangible cultural heritages, such as: New rice celebration (Tay ethnic group), Harvest praying ceremony (Shan chi ethnic group) and proposes to be included in the list of intangible cultural heritages. nation; Organize the preservation of traditional occupations associated with tourism development, such as: upland rice farming, mulberry growing, silkworm rearing, weaving of traditional costumes and souvenirs... The district also established art teams in the villages. located in a relic area; Organize folk song and folk dance performance activities... to serve tourists.

One of the key points that Binh Lieu pays special attention to is creating a unique attraction for the monument. That is to research, preserve and restore festivals (Harvesting Festival, New Rice Celebration); folk games (throwing shuttlecocks, spinning, walking on stilts...); Teaching folk songs, folk dance and traditional crafts...

These are activities that will be available for tourism. Regarding landscape, the district also encourages the restoration of upland rice development on terraced fields; Developing suitable plants and flowers in the round hill area of ​​Khe O village... All aimed at creating a beautiful, even, ripening golden season landscape at the same time as well as orienting to build a symbol of terraced fields in Binh Lieu.

More practically, the district connects with travel companies to survey, build and deploy tours and tourist routes to Luc Hon terraced fields, such as: Vietravel, Hanoi Tourism, Tan Hong, Halo tour... to Developing tours, bringing visitors to Binh Lieu.

Cultural and sports activities in newly harvested terraced fields are highly appreciated by UNESCO experts.

In the long term, Binh Lieu researches and develops the tourism space of Luc Hon terraced fields on the basis of connecting tourism with Cao Xiem mountain, investing in infrastructure (traffic from Ngan Pat to Cao Xiem mountain, check-in photo spot, paragliding)... in the Cao Xiem mountain area. The district also promotes investment to attract investors in tourism product development projects to promote the relics and scenic spots of Luc Hon terraced fields.

Thanks to that, exploring terraced fields and villages is a destination for many tourists, a highlight for travelers' itineraries and routes. Terraced fields and the "Binh Lieu Golden Season" festival in recent years have become attractive brands. However, to fully promote the value, this "golden" material requires attention, investment, and cooperation. Strongly exploit all values ​​into real tourism products.

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Update day : 29/09/2023