NO MORE COAL! HOW WILL QUANG NINH BE?

Quang Ninh / Quang Ninh - in a "blood and flesh", "though two are one, though one is two" relationship of more than 60 years with the Coal industry - has gradually transformed miraculously when coal is gradually running out.

Quang Ninh Province (Chinhphu.vn)

Quang Ninh is likened to "a miniature Vietnam" with different potentials, outstanding opportunities, competitive advantages in tourism, especially with the heritage of world natural wonders of Ha Long Bay, unique  Bai Tu Long Bay, over 600 historical relics and scenic spots, and is also the cradle of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect, which has the unique identity of Vietnamese Buddhism. With the harmony of land, sea and cultural resources, in recent years, Quang Ninh province is determined to strongly innovate the thinking of sustainable development, green growth, inclusiveness, and actively transform the development method from "brown" to "green", proactively, creatively, and drastically restructure the economy in accordance with the new context, especially the industry and service sectors, and promote economic restructuring in a sustainable way.

Following the nation's policy, Quang Ninh especially creates conditions for tourism businesses to invest and develop. Latestly, Phuong Dong tourist area has been invested in and built by the Phuong Dong Urban Construction Investment Joint Stock Company. Possessing a prime location right at the gateway of Van Don economic zone, Phuong Dong is the focal point connecting arterial roads radiating to the four directions: Provincial Road 334, 58m radial boulevard connecting coastal urban areas at Van Don, the 42m road runs straight to Van Don International Airport, Hanoi - Ha Long - Van Don - Mong Cai highway.

Amenities in Phuong Dong - Van Don. (Datxanhmienbac.com)

Phuong Dong - an important milestone in promoting private tourism development in Quang Ninh

MORE THAN SEA TOURISM

Besides continuing to exploit famous marine resources, Quang Ninh also does not waste forest and mountain resources. Many beautiful cafes are built on dreamy hills like La Luna or Thong Zeo. The special point is that these cafes, in addition to letting tourists rest and admire this beautiful land, also simulate some other famous tourist destinations in Vietnam such as DaLat or Sapa, making Quang Ninh has become a "miniature Vietnam" worthy of its reality. This smart integration makes “Coal country” always be in the top places worth visiting every time the tourist season comes, not only for adults, groups, trade unions, but also for young people and lovers. the trend of resort tourism and "virtual life".

La Luna and Thong Zeo - two destinations modeled after Da Lat, make the best of the forest and mountain resources (Taken by OJHouse)

THE FATE OF "OUT OF VALUE" OPERATING COAL MINES

After solving the question of shifting direction when coal is gradually exhausted, another issue that Quang Ninh also solved excellently is "What should be done with open-cast coal mines that cannot be continually exploited anymore?" A very smart direction is to turn these areas into ecotourism areas, resorts or simply farms to grow fruit trees. With characteristics such as being located far from residential areas, having a large area, near mountains, hills and rivers and streams, these areas have been transformed into tourist attractions in the “land of coal mine”. One of the newest names to attract everyone's attention is "Khe Che Farm" in Mong Duong ward, which is also known as "the largest coal storage tank in Quang Ninh". With a variety of activities and convenient locations, these renovated tourist areas are becoming increasingly attractive.

Open-pit coal mines become a tourist heaven (Taken by OJHouse)

Although current coal mining also comes with measures to maintain and develop sustainably with good development prospects, by preparing yourself a long-term plan, a timely shifting trend , a solid mindset as well as strong enough resources, Quang Ninh is continuing to succeed with its development model, becoming a national bright spot.

• Besides island tourism and resort tourism, Quang Ninh is also an attractive destination for spiritual tourism with many historical relics and sacred temples such as Yen Tu Pagoda, Cua Ong Temple, etc.

• In 2023, Quang Ninh attracted an estimated 15.5 million tourists, including 2 million international tourists, an increase of 33.6% over the same period, tourism revenue is estimated at 33,480 billion VND, up 48% over the same period.

What kind of experience would you like to try in Quang Ninh?

• Coastal Tourism (Ha Long Bay, Phuong Dong, etc)
• City Tourism (Ha Long, Uong Bi, etc)
• Leisure Tourism (Cafe, Farm, Resort, etc)