Central Quảng Trị Province is seeking to awaken the untapped potential of its marine tourism by creating Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ particular zone right into a “golden triangle” of high-end locations.
Cửa Việt Seashore attracts each locals and guests throughout holidays. Photograph VNA/VNS
QUẢNG TRỊ The central province of Quảng Trị plans to develop Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ right into a “golden triangle” of high-end marine tourism locations.
Authorities and consultants are calling for a shift from mass tourism to premium, experience-driven journey outlined by tranquillity, inexperienced structure and historic depth.
Positioned about 35km north of former Đông Hà Metropolis, Cửa Tùng seashore was as soon as thought-about one of the crucial lovely seaside resorts in central Việt Nam. Dubbed the “Queen of Seashores” through the early twentieth century, it boasts positive white sand, mild slopes and a pristine panorama.
About 15km to the south lies Cửa Việt seashore, on the mouth of the Thạch Hãn River. The interaction between river currents and ocean waves has fashioned distinctive stretches of clean sand.
Benefiting from its proximity to Đông Hà and its place at the start line of the East-West Financial Hall (EWEC) on the Vietnamese facet, Cửa Việt has step by step emerged as a gateway for tourism and funding.
In the meantime, Cồn Cỏ Island, designated as a particular zone, is positioning tourism as its main financial sector accounting for over 70 per cent of its financial construction. The island is thought for its wealthy marine biodiversity and dedication to environmental safety.
The continuing building of Quảng Trị Airport, situated between Cửa Tùng and Cửa Việt and about 30km from Cồn Cỏ, is predicted to enhance accessibility when it turns into operational in 2026.
Strategic imaginative and prescient
Regardless of its benefits, Cửa Tùng has confronted coastal erosion for the reason that early 2000s on account of modifications in pure currents following infrastructure improvement. Whereas restoration options are nonetheless underneath research, consultants consider the seashore retains its distinctive allure and might be repositioned by cautious planning.
Lê Minh Tuấn, director of the provincial Division of Tradition, Sports activities and Tourism, mentioned the Quảng Trị authorities recognized Cửa Tùng, Cửa Việt and Cồn Cỏ particular zone as three key locations of marine tourism.
To rework this “tourism triangle” into premium and peaceable resorts, a brand new technique is required to reinforce attractiveness to high-end travellers looking for personal areas because the power of those locations lies of their pristine and tranquil magnificence.
Specialists suggest that the three locations embrace a low-density improvement strategy targeted on inexperienced structure and open areas. Quite than constructing high-rise motels, boutique villas and eco-friendly bungalows tucked into casuarina forests or set alongside pure slopes would assist protect the surroundings and appeal to high-end travellers.
Transport infrastructure must also be designed with sustainability in thoughts. Electrical automobiles, bicycles and pedestrian pathways are advisable inside resorts and on Cồn Cỏ Island to minimise noise and emissions. The highway linking Cửa Tùng and Cửa Việt might be upgraded right into a scenic coastal route reasonably than a mixed-use site visitors hall.
Product positioning is one other key issue. As an alternative of specializing in mass leisure, Quảng Trị ought to develop high-end wellness tourism providers, together with spa therapies, out of doors yoga and meditation, leveraging the clear sea and recent air. Managed coral diving, sea turtle commentary and forest conservation excursions might appeal to environmentally acutely aware guests.
Equally essential is weaving in cultural and historic values. As soon as a battlefield with landmarks just like the Vịnh Mốc Tunnels and the seventeenth Parallel, Quảng Trị boasts distinctive heritage treasures.
By mixing storytelling with artwork areas and curated experiences, its tranquillity might be reworked right into a wealthy narrative of remembrance and peace. — VNA/VNS
