Thai Hai village is located in the north of Thai Nguyen province and is the only Southeast Asian representative to make the global list.

Traditional stilt houses inside Thai Hai Reserve Area in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam.

Situated just an hour drive from Hanoi, the site covers an area of 70 hectares and is home to a total of 30 traditional stilt houses belonging to the Tay ethnic minority people.

The village is capable of accommodating roughly 500 guests, thereby allowing tourists to participate in eco-tourism activities whilst exploring the traditional culture and lifestyle of the local Tay people.

Visitors to the area can experience daily living alongside villagers, taking part in activities such as growing and collecting vegetables, as well as going fishing and having fun by playing traditional games.

In 2022, a total of 136 villages of 57 UNWTO member countries were nominated for the title. Of the total, 32 villages from 18 countries globally were awarded the title, with some of the villages featured including Dazhai of China, Pyeongsa-ri of the Republic of Korea, Lamas of Peru, and Sauris-Zahre of Italy.

According to the UNWTO, the award recognises rural destinations that embrace tourism as a driver for the cause of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while simultaneously preserving and promoting community-based values and products.

The award also acknowledges villages for their commitment to innovation and sustainability across all spheres, including economics, social affairs, and the environment, with a specific focus on developing tourism in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Suoi Mo ecotourism site welcomes over 35,000 tourist arrivals

(BGO) – Since early this year, Suoi Mo ecotourism site in Luc Nam district (Bac Giang province) has welcomed more than 35,000 tourist arrivals, 14,000 of which flocked to the destination in February, reported the Site Management Board.

Luc Ngan taps traditional festival, develops tourism

(BGO) – Sloonghao singing festival and Spring market in highland of Luc Ngan district (Sloonghao festival) was among the events held in Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023. It took place from February 1 – 4 in Tan Son and Phong Van communes. Thanks to thorough preparation and warm response from local ethnic minority groups, it has echoed as the premise for the district to organize this year Culture and Sport Festival of Ethnic Minonority Groups in Luc Ngan district  and develop local tourism.

Bac Giang effectively taps typical tourism products

(BGO) - After nearly two years of implementing Resolution 112 of the provincial Party Committee on tourism development in the province for 2021-2025, with orientation to 2030, with the active engagement of the Party committees, authorities and competent agencies, the local tourism picture has bright colors.

300,000 tourist arrivals flock to Vinh Nghiem pagoda festival

(BGO)- During the 3-day festival this year, Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Tri Yen commune, Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province recorded the highest number of visitors at about 300,000 arrivals.

Impression of Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023

(BGO) – Bac Giang Culture – Tourism Week 2023 took place from February 1 – 6, featuring attractive activities held across localities in Bac Giang province such as Tay Yen Tu spiritual – ecotourism complex in Son Dong district, Mo Spring Ecotourism site, Than Nong temple, Bat Nha pagada in Luc Nam district, Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Yen Dung district among others. It attracted and left deep impression on visitors near and far.

Source: VNA