The relic complex of Ponagar towers in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Possessing unique tourism products withboth distinctions and similarities, the south-central provinces of Ninh Thuanand Khanh Hoa have favourable conditions for collaborating in tourism development.
Tourists have an opportunity to admire two unique culturalheritage sites of the Cham people – the relic complex of Ponagar towers in NhaTrang (Khanh Hoa) and the Cham Tower in Phan Rang (Ninh Thuan) - within the same tour.
According to Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa provincial People’sCommittee Le Huu Hoang, thetwo localities play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of the regionand the country in general, with tourism being a significant component.
Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa are also part of the tourism quadrangleof Da Lat - Nha Trang - Phan Rang - Phan Thiet, a strategic region for nationaltourism development, he said.
A view of Vinh Hy bay in Ninh Thuan (Photo: VNA) Both localities boast rich culture and natural resources,with unique tourism products that can complement each other.
Travel businesses could explore specialised tourshighlighting the Cham cultural heritage in Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa, so their connectionwill create a chain of distinctive and appealing tourism products to attract domesticand international tourists, Hoang stressed.
In recent years, the two localities’ tourism sector has significantlycontributed to the national tourism revenue, gradually becoming a collectively attractivedestination for domestic and foreign tourists.
According to Director of the Khanh Hoa Department of TourismNguyen Thi Le Thanh, travel businesses in the localities have offered variousall-inclusive tours at affordable prices, providing resort services alongroutes of Nha Trang-Ninh Thuan, Nha Trang-Da Lat, and Nha Trang-Da Lat-NinhThuan.
Tourist attractions in Nha Trang city have been connected todestinations in Ninh Thuan, such as Dong Cuu, Vinh Hy, Hang Rai, Nam Cuong sanddune, and the Po K'long Garai Tower.
Recently, the two localities signed an agreement on tourism developmentcooperation in the 2023 – 2025 period, towards establishing a chain of attractive,distinctive, and competitive tourism products, aiming to turn tourism into a spearheadeconomic sector.
Accordingly, Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa will focus on statemanagement, developing tourism products, fostering promotion activities,attracting investment to tourism and training human resources to serve tourismdevelopment.
Vice Chairman of the Ninh Thuan provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Long Bien suggestedthe tourism associations of the two localities enhance collaborativeactivities, build partnerships, and develop tours under the slogan of "twolocalities, one destination" to attract tourists./.
