Popular destinations include Tay Yen Tu spiritual-ecotourism complex (Son Dong), Suoi Mo ecotourism site (Luc Nam), Yen The Festival (Yen The), Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Bac Giang City), the Sloong hao singing festival, highland market events and various cultural and tourism programmes in Tan Son Commune and Luc Ngan’s fruit-growing areas. Other notable sites attracting visitors are Bau Tien, Ban Ven, and Van Hoa Lake.

Suoi Mo ecotourism site attracts many visitors.

Officials attribute the success to active promotional campaigns, greater visibility for cultural sites and events and the revival of traditional rituals and folk games.

Festivals are enhanced with distinctive performances and local specialties, helping boost tourism appeal.

Looking ahead, the Department is advising provincial authorities on resolving issues related to community tourism planning, developing a green tourism strategy and investing in the restoration and upgrade of cultural sites. Efforts are also underway to support travel firms in expanding market access and building new tour packages.

In line with the province’s digital transformation drive, Bac Giang is focusing on innovative tourism promotion, aiming to connect heritage with technology to enhance the visitor experience.

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