Ecotourism in Thanh Hóa Province, Vietnam

Abstract

Rich in natural resources with an attractive landscape and diverse cultural nuances, Thanh Hóa province has great potential and advantages to become one of the leading eco-tourism centers in Vietnam. The tourism development strategy to 2030 has been issued by the province; however, until now, only a number of types of tourism have been effectively utilized in Thanh Hóa (marine tourism, cultural tourism). Ecotourism, in particular, has not been paid enough attention, which is a big gap in development planning and investment. Ecotourism in the localities is mainly spontaneous with improper practices, which leads to negative impacts on the natural, ecological and human environment, especially the living environment of local people, and causes disappointment among tourists.