The village road, the entrance to the house are all made of stone. Those are the most typical features in Loc Yen (in Tien Canh commune, Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam province). There, hundreds of years old old houses, mossy stone alleys hidden under straight, green areca trees are likened to a fairy scene in Quang. The ancient well in Loc Yen village was built of stone nearly 200 years old. Throughout this ancient village, many people will be surprised by the ancient, peaceful and healthy beauty of the gates, alleys and even the “woven” stone fence walls. The stone walls are straight, as high as people, many sections are many years old, covered with moss color. The stone wall here not only acts as a shield but also has the task of preventing sudden earth blocks from falling from the hills above, helping to protect the village and the fields that are located close to the mountain. The people here know how to make use of the stones, sometimes flat and square stones to create very special stone walls, stone gates, stone alleys without any mortar. sticky. Over time, those stone walls, those stone gates still stand firmly, unmoving. Many old houses more than 150 years old are still preserved. These stone gates, stone alleys and even the village roads paved with stone have been around for more than a hundred years, at least since he was born, whenever there is damage, people will find and arrange stones themselves. short now. Thanks to that sense of preservation, this rustic “property” has continued to be preserved until now, bringing a unique and characteristic beauty to this countryside. “The stone gates, stone alleys or village roads are paved with stone, easy to have for more than a hundred years, but not less. Since I was born, there have been, where damaged, people automatically pick up stones and reassemble. That’s why the stone fences are still almost intact to this day,” said Mr. Nguyen Nhu Hien (70 years old) excitedly showing off the village’s property, as if it were his own. People in the ancient village are always conscious of preserving the beauty of the village. Mr. Ho Duc Tinh – Head of Loc Yen village said that Loc Yen ancient village still has more than ten ancient houses over 200 years old, bearing bold traditional house architecture of the ancient Quang Nam people. The back of the house leans against the solid mountain. The front of the house overlooks a deep stone alley leading to a green field. Not fussy but natural, each house is like a villa. The houses with wooden columns, stone walls with three compartments and two wings with yin and yang tile roofs are hidden in lush green gardens… like keeping the pure Vietnamese architecture, bold regional identity of the ancient Quang people. The spacious and airy brick yard, the soaring rows of areca trees embracing the beautiful deep stone walkways are the noticeable features of the old houses here. Rows of tea with the height of a person’s head are typical of the ancient village. The mossy fences, the grass growing green eyes. In the middle of the early summer afternoon, walking under the stone fences, above are the cedar trees, shady trees, people’s hearts are softened. Not only making fences, the stone walls are also responsible for preventing sudden landslides, protecting houses located on the mountainside, or small fields, vegetable gardens of all kinds located at the foot of the mountain. The wells are always clear and surrounded by stone walls, creating extremely poetic grounds. The village road winding along the fields, following the foot of the mountain is also paved with smooth stone slabs following the footsteps of people. On both sides of the path, rows of green areca trees stretch their leaves, blossoming with white dotted flower buds, falling gently on the village road, the scene is really peaceful. The path in the village is paved with stone, the fence is made of stone. Only a few hundred meters from the provincial road, outside is the hustle and bustle, but here the scenery is quiet, strangely peaceful. Stone alleys, fences or stone gates also have very simple, close and intimate images that are very typical of Quang’s countryside, which are ancient houses in the middle of the green space of gardens. gardens are tiered with straight rock banks; long alleys lined with stone. Huynh Thuc Khang Memorial House, an address that is often visited by many people in this ancient village. Loc Yen ancient village is over 200 years old. The newest ruong houses here are also 150 years old. Many houses have become famous for their sophisticated architecture and carvings with the typical style of ancient artisans, such as the house of Nguyen Huynh Anh, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Man, and Mr. Le Dinh. Sum or Mr. Pham Thoai’s house, Ho Duc Nam… In each house, although the age is different, there is elegance and sophistication in each carving as well as the decoration and arrangement inside. Inside the memorial house of Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang The paved roads lead up to the picturesque old tree-lined houses and there are also the pure, simple, simple, honest and extremely hospitable country people. The ancient village also has the customs, practices, pure Vietnamese lifestyle, and the warm, aromatic, and hospitable behavior of the people of Quang has created a unique and interesting village cultural space. Loc Yen ancient village is one of four ancient villages of the country ranked as a national relic. With the ancient village of Loc Yen, preserving the ancient village and developing it will not only explore the potential of local tourism, but will also contribute to improving the lives of the people here, especially the owners of the old houses. make tourism a driving force for the development of this land.

Strawberry season is ripe from May to the end of August. Now is the time when the strawberry season is in full swing, so gardeners are busy harvesting to sell. Mulberry – also known as mulberry tree, is a woody fruit tree, the fruit grows from the base to the top. In Ha Tinh, mulberry trees are often grown in mountainous districts Mulberry trees usually bear fruit in the spring. Strawberries grow in clusters, chit from the base to the top. By May, the mulberry fruit begins to ripen and to be harvested Strawberry skin when ripe, the skin gradually turns to ivory white, apricot yellow. The fruit has a mild sour taste, very popular with many people. In recent years, many traders have come to the garden to buy strawberries. Mr. Tran Van Ky’s household (residing in Ha Linh commune, Huong Khe district) can grow 17 mulberry roots. Many unripe roots and fruits have been deposited by traders. Most of Mr. Ky’s mulberry roots are grown over 30 years. Each year, harvest from 1.5-2 quintals of fruit. Currently, each kilogram of strawberry skin costs from 25,000 VND to 30,000 VND. In addition to white and red strawberries, there are also blue-skinned strawberries. The fruit has a sweet taste and the price is also higher For many mountainous people, strawberry skin is not only a snack from the countryside but also a significant source of seasonal income. On average, each mulberry tree can be harvested from 2.5 to 3 million VND/year. With the characteristics of fruit, beautiful canopy, for shade … in addition to planting for fruit, the mulberry tree is also chosen as an ornamental. In recent years, the mulberry tree has been hunted by many people. On average, each perennial mulberry tree costs from 5 million to 30 million VND/tree.

Fried fish is one of the special fish used to advance to the king. Fried fish live in fast-flowing waters in the upper reaches of the Red and Chay rivers on the borderland of Lao Cai province. Photo: Vietnamese people Fried fish is sold at the highest price (from 300,000 to 600,000 VND/kg) among river fish species in the market in Lao Cai city. However, the big ones from 5kg or more are not easy to buy. Photo: Vietnamese people There are large and strong sheep, some weighing up to a few dozen pounds, there is even a story that in the past, someone hunted giant fried fish weighing nearly a hundred kilograms. Photo: Vietnamese people The golden fried fish like turmeric looks very attractive, the meat is delicious and supple, so it is loved by many people. Fish can be used to make rolls, cook soup, braise bananas…or make hot pot. Photo: Vietnamese people Catfish in Nam Long village (Hang Chu commune, Bac Yen, Son La) is a rare species of fish, catfish-like body, as big as a knife handle. They live in creeks, rock holes at the source of clear, clean springs. As long as the water turns cloudy, this fish cannot live, so people here often call it super clean fish. Photo: Vietnamese people. This type of fish is famous for its delicious meat, enjoyed once and wanted twice, so they are hunted by many diners. Photo: Vietnamese people Sand chameleon is considered a specialty in the mountainous region of Quang Ngai, priced from 150,000-170,000 VND/kg. However, due to the small amount of fish caught, even with money, it is not easy to buy this specialty fish. Photo: Baoquangngai The size of an adult sandfish is just over half the size and the length of an adult little finger. Photo: Vietnamese people Catfish is very delicious, fragrant and chewy. Many people also bring sandstones as gifts. Photo: Vietnamese people Video: Fish at the fried statue. Source: VTV24

Heaven and water Tam Giang Lagoon City distance. 12km from Hue, Tam Giang lagoon stretching through 4 districts of Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra and Phu Vang, visitors can really immerse themselves in experiencing nature on the river, watching the sunrise and beautiful natural scenery. This is one of the recent tourist destinations attracting a large number of tourists, especially young people who love to explore. However, according to Mr. Huynh Viet Hoang, Director of Da Nang Community Tourism Co., Ltd., visitors can not only enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset, but can also participate in experiential activities with them. people like pouring fire, catching shrimp, fish, catching crab… then grilled to enjoy right on the boat, very interesting. Visitors experience boating on Tam Giang lagoon Let’s take pictures to check-in the beautiful scenery here “When participating in the experience tour at Tam Giang lagoon, we can return to nature, experience activities with the local community, such as fishing and boating on the river with people. In the morning, we go to watch the sunrise and visit the floating market,” said a tourist from Hanoi. In addition, the cuisine is also a unique feature that attracts visitors. According to the local people, the fish is a specialty fish of Tam Giang brackish water, a precious fish and for medicinal purposes, eating will have a good night’s sleep. In particular, the dish “fish pancakes”, with the combination of the fragrant and flexible flavors of pancakes with coconut milk and fish, will make diners satisfied. Mr. Huynh Viet Hoang said that watching the sunset on Tam Giang lagoon is a “hot trend” attracting not only young people from Da Nang, Thua Thien – Hue but also tourists from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces. close. Every afternoon, sitting on a small boat going out to take pictures, enjoying specialties on the boat… is really an interesting experience. “Our company is cooperating with tourism service providers in Hue to bring guests here. In the coming time, this place will attract more visitors, especially those who like to travel and explore” – Mr. Hoang to speak. “With the advantages that nature offers, the aquatic resources of the Tam Giang lagoon area create unique culinary features that cannot be found anywhere else” – Mr. Vo Viet Hung, owner of Con Toc restaurant , share. “Visitors from near and far know more about Tam Giang’s products, such as crayfish, crayfish, and other seafood sources. Previously, this source of seafood was offered to the King, now we want to see more. many people know and enjoy”, Mr. Hung promoted. Welcoming dawn on Con Co island Those who are passionate about travel and discovery cannot ignore Con Co island (Quang Tri). After exploring Tam Giang, visitors can move to Cua Viet port in the early afternoon to board the boat to the island. Arrived at about 3pm, just in time to salute the flag, then explore tourist attractions and catch the sunrise on the island. Con Co Island is about 30km from the mainland of Quang Tri province, taking 1 hour by train. The island has an area of ​​​​about 4km2, a circumference of 8km, an altitude of 5-30m above sea level with a slightly rounded shape. In the past, the island was like an outpost located in the middle of the 17th parallel, guarding the east of the country. Not only famous during the war, occupying a strategic position in the entire Northern coast, and marking the zero mark on the baseline of Vietnam’s sea and islands, Con Co is also considered the most beautiful and pristine island. country. Another special thing is that Con Co island has a forest cover of nearly 70%, so the air here is very fresh, the beach is pristine, seafood is abundant,… Director of Ken Travel (Quang Tri) Pham Hoang Phuong, a unit specializing in organizing tours to Con Co island, said: “There are only 2 ships to Con Co island, one with a capacity of 80 people, the other with 150 people. The facilities on the island are only enough to accommodate 150-200 guests. Therefore, on Tet holidays, if you want to go to the island, you must book the service in advance. “After this survey, we have more opportunities to cooperate with travel and tour companies across the country to bring visitors to Con Co and Quang Tri” – Mr. Phuong expected. In harmony with the life of the Paco, Van Kieu people During the journey of the Vietnam Community Tourism Association, the delegation surveyed and learned about the cultural identity of the Paco and Van Kieu people in A Nor – A Luoi village (Thua Thien – Hue). Visitors can experience washing their hair by A Nor . waterfall The village is imbued with the culture of the Pa Ko ethnic group such as: Waterfall bathing, tooth brushing with folk leaves, washing hair with forest leaves right at the three-tiered A Nor waterfall. Despite going through many ups and downs of history, nature and people here still retain the idyllic and pristine features along with unique customs, captivating visitors to visit. Ta Lang village – Tay Giang is a mountainous district of Quang Nam province, bordering Laos, a long-standing area of ​​the Co Tu ethnic group. There are many potentials for eco-tourism and community-based tourism, with rare and primeval forests listed in the Red Book such as: green ironwood forest, po mu forest, ancient rhododendron forest… The model of community eco-tourism contributes to awakening, restoring and properly exploiting Co Tu cultural treasures in combination with developing eco-tourism and community-based tourism in a scientific and effective manner. help create jobs and income sources for the village community. This is considered a way of sustainable economic development, helping to improve people’s livelihoods, contributing to local economic development, reducing dependence on limited resources from forests, and limiting swidden work. farming, hunting wild animals, protecting forests better and better. Vice Chairman of Vietnam Community Tourism Association (VCTC) Huynh Viet Hoang acknowledged that, with the responsibility of developing for the community, VCTC organized the survey “Central region welcomes you” with the goal: “Introducing Central is the safe destination. Consulting to organize people to do community tourism in Tam Giang – Ta Lang lagoon. Introduce to travel agents in the country tourism products such as Dawn of Con Co Island; Afternoon on Tam Giang lagoon, Ta Lang mountain range at night. Exchange of travel businesses in 3 regions to connect, exchange and study and support each other to overcome difficulties after Covid-19. Towards sea and island tourism and patriotism”.

Thang Hen Lake is located in Tra Linh district (30km from Cao Bang city) – in Tay language it means “Bee’s tail” because viewed from above, the shape of the lake resembles the tail of a bee. Clear lake water with natural green color. An ideal place to take a boat to see the mountains in the highlands. The rice fields glow in the afternoon sun at the Ma Phuc pass area, creating a spectacular landscape for visitors. People graze cattle at sunset on Cao Bang – Chongqing road. The charming countryside in the border area makes people’s hearts lighter. The fields of ripe yellow rice are waiting for photographers to come and enjoy. Dawn on Ngoc Con rice fields with the gentle Que Son river winding through the rice fields. Originating in China and flowing into our country in Ngoc Con commune, the Quay Son river is the most beautiful natural landscape in Cao Bang. The river promises many economic and tourism benefits. River water is especially clear and has a natural green color. Ban Gioc Waterfall is a must-see attraction when coming to Cao Bang. This majestic waterfall is the natural border between China and Vietnam. Currently, both countries exploit tourism. Not only an irrigation tool, a unique cultural identity, the water column is also a proof of the long-standing wet rice civilization in the highlands…

The concrete route goes through the orchards of Khmer farmers in Nui To commune Convenient roads There was 1,000m2 of garden land at the foot of Co To mountain, but in the past, the income brought to Mr. Chau Si’s family (To Thuan hamlet, Nui To commune, Tri Ton district) was not much. The reason is that the road from the foot of the mountain to the garden is trails and not convenient for motorbikes, so it is difficult to transport materials and agricultural products. When the People’s Committee of Tri Ton district deployed the construction of a road connecting Soai So Lake to Soai Chek Lake with the length of 1,864m, mobilized by the hamlets and prestigious people of the Khmer ethnic minorities, Mr. Chau Si and more than 130 households Khmer in To Thuan hamlet voluntarily donated the land area with roads passing through, supporting additional costs of scooping land to create the most favorable conditions for the construction unit. The concrete road with 3m wide road surface has just been completed by the end of 2020 (not including the roadside 1m on each side), creating many advantages for people to circulate and transport goods and agricultural products. With a solid design, allowing a payload of 3.5 tons, not only motorbikes but cars, trucks can also circulate from Soai So tourist resort through the Soai Chek tourist site. With this approach, the concrete route connecting Soai Chek Lake (Nui To commune) across the border of An Tuc commune (the road to the Tuc Dup hill tourism area) is 1,235 meters long, the road surface is 3.5 meters wide. convenient for Khmer people to circulate and transport goods. For tourists, visiting and exploring Ta Pa hill, Soai Chek lake, Soai So, Tuc Dup hill is also shortened and more convenient. Up to now, there are 4 communes in Tri Ton district recognized as NTM commune standards: Vinh Gia (recognized in 2016), Ta Danh (recognized in 2017), Luong Phi and Luong An Tra (recognized in 2019. ). By 2020, these communes all maintain the set of NTMs and criteria and are aiming to reach the advanced NTM commune standards. For people in these localities, NTM is not only a title to be proud of, but also brings efficiency and practical benefits. Typically, in Luong Phi commune, thanks to the construction of the NTM, there are now more important roads invested, such as: a concrete road connecting Provincial Road 955B bordering the beginning of Ben Bo canal, connecting Provincial Road 955B bordering the beginning of Ben Xa canal. , Ben Dau street (section 2) … Also in Luong An Tra commune, U-shaped asphalt slab is being upgraded to H7 (section 1). In the commune with the largest number of Khmer ethnic minorities in the province is O Lam commune, which is being invested in a concrete route Pray Ta Pun; An Tuc commune is the canal H7; Le Tri commune is the road from group 13 to football field … Change production mindset From the National Target Program to build NTMs, the face of rural areas in many communes of Tri Ton district has changed many times. In families, thinking of production, cultivation, and husbandry has many innovations, helping to improve the efficiency of farming on the same area, increase income, improve life … Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Agriculture and Rural Development) of Tri Ton district Nguyen Van Van said that many high-tech agricultural models at district and provincial levels have been supported for implementation. Thereby, creating a demonstration model in the locality to persuade farmers to study and apply. In Co To commune, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tri Ton district and the locality supported the model of growing hydroponic vegetables in a mesh house according to the model of high-tech agriculture in the district. Meanwhile, in Chau Lang commune is the application model of automatic sprinkler irrigation system remotely controlled by smart phone on jackfruit orchards. The application of water-saving irrigation systems for crops has been widely deployed in the district, including: water-saving irrigation for orange trees in Tan Tuyen commune; irrigation for mango trees in communes: Le Tri, Tan Tuyen, Luong Phi; canola in Nui To commune; jackfruit tree in Lac Quoi commune; Thai custard-apple in Luong An Tra commune. In the communes: An Tuc, O Lam, Vinh Gia are continuing to implement the model of chicken raising on biological mat. In Nui To commune, it is a model of growing hydroponic vegetables in a net house. The provincial agricultural models applying high technology are also supported to deploy in Tri Ton district. In the extremely difficult communes of the district, support is provided for the implementation of automatic irrigation with solar energy to grow fruit trees. Meanwhile, the model of a lemon garden using high technology (water saving irrigation system combined with solar cells) is effective. Below Chek Soai Lake, the model of grid house application combined with economical irrigation system in melon production opens new development prospects. In Lac Quoi commune, the model of application of spray irrigation system at the base of longan showed positive results. Meanwhile, the model linking backyard chicken raising towards VietGAP for tourism helps people increase their income … Along with building NTM commune, Tri Ton district also implements criteria for NTMs standard hamlets for difficult and border areas. Up to now, two hamlets of Vinh Hoa and Vinh Thuan of Lac Quoi border commune have achieved 19/19 criteria, the remaining hamlets are striving, such as Ninh Thanh hamlet (An Tuc commune), An Thanh hamlet (Le Tri commune). , Phuoc Loi hamlet (O Lam commune) and To Thuan hamlet (Nui To commune).