Ban Gioc (Vietnam) – Detian (China) Waterfalls site opened to tourists
The waterfall landscape officially opened on October 15 at a ceremony jointly held by the two sides.
Ban Gioc (Vietnam) – Detian (China) Waterfalls site opened to tourists
The waterfall landscape officially opened on October 15 at a ceremony jointly held by the two sides.
The landscape site of Ban Gioc (Vietnam) - Detian (China) Waterfalls was officially opened to visitors from October 15, according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency.
The news agency quoted Vice Chairman of the Cao Bang provincial People's Committee Trinh Truong Huy emphasizing that in the spirit of jointly protecting and exploiting tourism resources, and developing the site into a distinctive tourist destination, in line with the agreement between the two countries on cooperation to protect and exploit the tourism resources of Ban Gioc – Detian Waterfalls, both Vietnam and China should further strengthen their exchange and coordination efforts in protecting the tourism resources, and preserving natural resources and cultural values in this landscape site.
He also stressed the need to work together to ensure security and safety for tourists, and actively study and cooperate in building unique border projects that reflect the friendship between the two countries to attract more visitors.
It is necessary to enhance coordination in border management and protection, facilitate each other in the construction of border projects based on the signed agreements on border management, regularly share information regarding the operation of the site, and work together to address any arising situations, Mr. Huy added.
Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of the People's Government of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Hu Fan highlighted the need for both sides to continue building a model for tourism cooperation.
Guangxi is ready to collaborate with Cao Bang to further improve infrastructure of the Ban Gioc – Detian Waterfalls landscape site and enrich tourism products and forms. In addition, both sides should work together to promote border tourism cooperation, enhance exchanges at all levels, and develop cross-border and high-quality tourism, Mr. Hu said, as quoted by the news agency.
The pilot operation of the landscape site from September 15, 2023 to September 15, 2024 has yielded positive results, as it welcomed over 13,000 visitors, while security and order were ensured.
