Ha Giang (VNA) – Ha Giang launched a smarttourism website at http://myhagiang.vn and the mobile app “Ha Giang tourism” onNovember 8 to help tourists enjoy their trip to Vietnam’s northernmost province.
The website and the app, built by the VietnamPosts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), in Vietnamese with some English headings,feature numerous services, through which travel firms and holidaymakers canaccess information about local tourism such as accommodation, cuisine, touristattractions, shops and entertainment options.
These systems also contain digital maps, helpingusers find directions to places of interests or create their own travel routes.
Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeNguyen Van Son said the portal and mobile app launch is a breakthrough in HaGiang’s tourism development. They are also channels to receive and deal withtourists’ feedback in a timely manner.
Director of the provincial Department ofCulture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Hong Hai noted with huge tourism potential,Ha Giang holds an important position in Vietnam’s tourism industry. It is hometo renowned sites like Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields, Dong Van KarstPlateau Geopark, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Ma Pi Leng Peak, Lung Cu Flag Tower,Vuong Family’s Palace and Tien Waterfall – Gio Pass.
Thanks to such advantages and efforts ofauthorities and people, local tourism has enjoyed good growth, with touristnumbers up 10 – 20 percent year on year. Images of Ha Giang’s land and peoplehave spread, turning the province into a travel and investment destination, headded.-VNA