According to statistics of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the first 3 months of 2021, the number of visitors to Lai Chau increased dramatically (up nearly 7 times compared to the same period in 2020). This is good news for Lai Chau Tourism Industry.

Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, Son Binh commune, Tam Duong district is a destination chosen by many tourists when coming to Lai Chau. (Photo: Kim Anh)

According to information from the Provincial Tourism Association, in response to the tourism stimulus program, localities and tourism service businesses in the province actively participate in the program with discounts for guests from 10-30%. ; commits not to reduce the quantity and quality of products... Along with that, the province strengthens promotion programs, promoting potentials, strengths, and scenic spots in the area through events. , tourism fairs, tourism development cooperation with provinces and cities in the region; promote activities to promote and promote the image of Lai Chau destination on social networking sites, websites, on the web portal of Lai Chau province, welcome Fam trip delegations to survey tourist attractions.

In 2020 and early 2021, there are many delegations to visit Lai Chau's tourist attractions such as Fam trip Delegation of Vietnam Tourism Association, Delegation of Experts and Fam trip Delegation, Hanoi UNESCO Travel Club, Fam trip Delegation of the Association. Hanoi Tourism Association has conducted a survey to build and develop Lai Chau tourism at some tourist spots such as tea hill in Tan Uyen town, Tan Uyen district; water fountain in Na Khuong village (Ban Bo commune), Si Thau Chai village (Ho Thau commune), Lao Chai 1 village (Khun Ha commune), Tham village (Ban Hon commune), Tam Duong district; Pusamcap cave (Sung Phai commune), Lai Chau city. Through the survey, Doan Fam trip will continue to introduce and promote Lai Chau's attractive and quality destinations, tourism products, and services to travel businesses, media agencies, domestic and international tourists. . Especially, the province held the Lai Chau Culture and Tourism Week event in Hanoi at the end of 2020, the phrase "Lai Chau" has been searched by many tourists and travel agencies and launched new tour packages...

As a result, in the first 3 months of 2021, the number of visitors to Lai Chau increased dramatically, reaching over 156.5 thousand visitors (an increase of nearly 7 times compared to the same period in 2020), concentrated in several tourist destinations. such as: Dragon rattan glass bridge (Son Binh commune), water fountain in Na Khuong and Phieng Tien villages (Ban Bo commune), Si Thau Chai village (Ho Thau commune), Lao Chai 1 village (Khun Ha commune), Tham village (Ho Thau commune). Hon village), Tam Duong district; Sin Suoi Ho village, Sin Suoi Ho commune, Phong Tho district ... This is a good sign, especially in the time when the Covid-19 epidemic is complicated like today. Compared to 5 years ago, Lai Chau tourism now has made spectacular breakthroughs, leaving a strong mark on the Northwest tourism map.

Tourists visit Si Thau Chai village, Ho Thau commune. (Photo: Kim Anh)

One of the most popular destinations for tourists recently is the tea hill of Tan Uyen district, especially the tea hill area of ​​Phuc Khoa commune, or the area of ​​Tan Uyen tea hill spread along Highway 32. planted about 40-50 years ago with a scale of nearly 2,000 hectares, located not far from Tan Uyen town. At the end of 2019, the Tan Uyen tea hill eco-tourism area is planned to be built and completed by the end of 2020. Since coming into operation now, the Tan Uyen tea hill tourist area has welcomed thousands of tourists in and out of the province to visit. Especially after the Tan Suu Lunar New Year, when the Covid-19 epidemic subsided, many tourists from all over the country returned here to enjoy the green tea hills.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Tourist from Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi said: Lai Chau has many beautiful landscapes and I chose Tan Uyen tea hill as my holiday destination. Coming here, being in harmony with nature, taking pictures with the vast tea hill, and experiencing tea picking has left me with good memories. After this trip, I will recommend to many friends and relatives to travel to Lai Chau and including Tan Uyen tea hill.

Tea hill in Phuc Khoa commune, Tan Uyen district is a destination for visitors to check-in and experience tea picking. (Photo: Kim Anh)

With more and more tourists coming to visit, experience, and check-in at the tea hills, the tea factory will be an opportunity to promote the products as well as the Tan Uyen tea brand to consumers. contributing to market expansion, increasing income for officials, employees, tea makers, and contributing to the socio-economic development of the district. Especially, when visitors come to the Tan Uyen tea hill eco-tourism area, they will enjoy the fresh scenery and nature. This is also where many people choose to take wedding photos or take a romantic photoset in green tea hill. To develop the tea industry in association with sustainable tourism, now businesses, production, and business units are focusing on applying clean and safe technological solutions in tea production; strengthen promotional activities, introduce products to develop production, expand markets as well as attract tourists.

Lai Chau - the land at the end of the Northwest sky is peaceful and airy, especially with the fresh and cool climate all year round, this place has become a destination for many domestic and international tourists. During the trip to Lai Chau, tourists should visit Na Khuong, Ban Bo commune, Tam Duong district - the village with the water fountain is considered the most beautiful in the Northwest, in recent years has attracted a lot of tourists to visit. , experience. Dozens of large elongated water fountains created by skillful hands of Thai ethnic people have left a deep impression on visitors. Leaving Na Khuong, visitors return to Tham village, Ban Hon commune, Tam Duong district, to visit, admire, eat and experience the best services here.

The water fountain in Na Khuong village, Ban Bo commune is the most beautiful water fountain in the Northwest, chosen by many tourists when coming to Lai Chau province. (Photo: Kim Anh)

Mr. Tran Manh Hung - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said: Possessing rich tourism potential with many attractive destinations, Lai Chau province has been focusing resources and investing in construction. technical infrastructure... to gradually develop forms of tourism such as community-based tourism in association with promoting cultural values of historical sites and scenic spots; ecotourism associated with agriculture; improve quality serving; connecting regional and inter-regional products... to promote tourism to make a breakthrough, gradually turning Lai Chau into an attractive destination of the Northwest.