Study tour on experiences in sustainable tourism development in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark (Ha Giang province)

The group conducted a field survey at the following stops: Quan Ba visitor center, Fairy Bosom, Can Ty Hmong textile cooperative, Yen Minh visitor center, Lung Cam Hmong cultural village, Ma Le ancient house (Brachiopod Giay homestay), Traditional house of Hmong people, Lung Cu flag pole, Lo Lo Chai village, Youth monument, Meo Vac visitor center and Ma Pi Leng Pass.

The field survey and study tour aims to improve the effectiveness of the management and development of the geosites in Non nuoc Cao Bang Geopark for the sustainable tourism development by establishing a participatory cooperative involving the people living near the geosite to manage and provide tourist services associated with the environmental protection at Mountain Angel Eye National Scenic Spot in Cao Chuong Commune, Trung Khanh District.

This study tour also aims to provide orientation and guidance in the establishment and organizational structure of a cooperative with the participation of the local people to sustainably manage and develop tourism villages and craft villages (participatory management, responsibility and benefit sharing among the community)

At the same time, to raise awareness and responsibility of communal authorities, local community living near geosites, individuals and units interested in providing tourist services to ensure the sharing of social and community responsibilities and to develop a green and eco-friendly destination.