To build a sustainable tourism development strategy for Long An Province, the research expert team conducted a comprehensive inventory, classification, and assessment of tourism resources within the province. The fieldwork process not only helped to clearly identify the potential of each destination but also created an important basis for orienting the development of characteristic tourism products, contributing to enhancing Long An’s competitiveness in the Mekong Delta region and on Vietnam’s tourism map.
1. Objectives and Implementation Methods
The objectives of the survey were: ✔ To inventory all tourism resources, including cultural heritage, scenic spots, entertainment venues, historical relics, and natural and man-made resources. ✔ To assess the current state of conservation, exploitation, and promotion of tourism resource values. ✔ To analyze development potential and challenges in the process of tourism exploitation. ✔ To propose suitable tourism product development directions and build Long An’s tourism brand.
2. Implementation Methods ✔ Field surveys: Conducting direct assessments at over 50 tourist spots in the province. ✔ Community and expert interviews: Collecting opinions from local residents, tourists, and industry experts to gain a multi-dimensional perspective. ✔ Resource value analysis using the Mean method: Ranking resources according to scientific criteria to identify high-value resource groups with potential for sustainable exploitation.
3. Overview of Long An Province’s Tourism Resources
Long An possesses a rich system of tourism resources, divided into main groups:
✔ Cultural-historical tourism resources * Historical relics, ancient architecture: Hundred-Pillar Ancient House, Thanh Phú Long ancient house cluster, Tôn Thạnh Pagoda, Tân Xuân Communal House, Vĩnh Phong Communal House… * Resistance war relic sites: Vàm Nhựt Tảo Relic Site, Xóm Nghề Relic Site, Đức Huệ Resistance War Relic Site… * Archaeological sites: Bình Tả Archaeological Site…
✔ Ecological-natural tourism resources * Melaleuca forest ecosystems, flooded plains: Long An Melaleuca Forest, Láng Sen Wetland Reserve, Đồng Tháp Mười Ecotourism Area… * Traditional craft villages, green agriculture: Thanh Tâm Ornamental Flower Garden, dragon fruit gardens…
✔ Entertainment-man-made tourism resources * Amusement parks, entertainment areas: Happy Land Bến Lức, Rio Long An Water Park, 7 Wonders Park… * Cultural works, local symbols: Bến Lức Monument, Long An Monument Park…
Below are some images of the expert team conducting fieldwork while assessing tourism resources in Long An Province:
Research team conducts fieldwork at Chavi Gardent, Long An Province.
The inventory and assessment of Long An’s tourism resources not only help provide a comprehensive view of the province’s potential but also serve as an important foundation for building a sustainable tourism development strategy. With its rich resource advantages, Long An can certainly become one of the prominent tourist destinations in the region if there is proper investment and strategic exploitation.
