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Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls tours temporarily suspended
Tourism authorities in the northern province of Cao Bang have announced the temporary suspension of tour services for visitors at Ban Gioc-Detian waterfalls on the Vietnam-China border from Aug. 11 until further notice.
The management board of the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Site under the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism cited an incident in the scenic area on China's side as the reason for the decision.
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Ban Gioc–Detian waterfalls landscape area seen from China in September, 2023. |
Tourists who have registered and paid fees will be considered for a refund or an amicable resolution.
The board advises tourists to temporarily avoid registering for the cross-border tour.
Domestic travel services at the Ban Gioc Waterfall Tourism Area are still available as usual.
The Ban Gioc–Detian waterfalls tours started on Sept. 15 last year.
After the last 10 months, nearly 950 groups with around 12,000 visitors have crossed the border for sightseeing.
Customs procedures were handled flexibly in accordance with regulations by forces of border control, customs, and quarantine services, facilitating smooth travel for tourists.
It is expected to become an eco-friendly cross-border tourism model, helping Cao Bang capitalize on its tourism strengths to develop its socio-economy, while promoting friendship exchanges and mutual understanding of border localities of Vietnam and China.
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Source: VnExpress
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