Synchronous development of agriculture and infrastructure

Ta Xua commune belongs to Son La province, merged from three old communes including Ta Xua, Hang Dong and Lang Cheu, with a total natural area of ​​up to 23,367 hectares. The commune is about 240 km from Hanoi, located at an average altitude of 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level. The whole commune currently has 13 villages with 1,825 households and 11,209 people, of which the Mong ethnic group accounts for 99.87%.

People of Ta Xua commune, Son La province participate in cleaning and clearing village roads and alleys in the new rural construction movement, contributing to preserving the green - clean - beautiful landscape.

Mr. Do Van Xiem, Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, shared: To successfully implement the new rural construction program, the team of cadres, civil servants and the Village Management Board always take the lead and set an example in implementing criteria such as building bathrooms, toilets, incinerators, and concrete floors, ensuring the "3 hard" criteria. At the same time, the alleys are maintained clean, contributing to creating a green - clean - beautiful landscape.

However, Mr. Xiem also frankly acknowledged the remaining difficulties: "As a commune with a low starting point, the completion of criteria between localities after the merger is still uneven. Land management and construction order still face many complications. Besides, the practice of free grazing, early marriage and some backward customs still exist, significantly affecting the quality and progress of the new rural construction program."

Regarding basic construction investment, by the end of January 2025, the systemtrafficThe commune has basically completed 87.3 km of roads of all kinds that have been hardened. The irrigation system is 47.3 km long, the rate of villages with hardened roads to the commune center is 92.3%; 99% of households use safe electricity; 100% of households use hygienic water.

Small-scale handicraft establishments operating stably include 6 cassava starch processing workshops, Hiep Khach and Pla tea processing cooperatives... At the same time, the commune maintains many traditional occupations such as brocade weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing, and carpentry, contributing to preserving the national cultural identity.

The agriculture, forestry and fishery sector has developed steadily with a total crop area of ​​about 4,088 hectares, of which the grain crop area is 2,065 hectares (including 1,929 hectares of rice, 136 hectares of corn); root crops 305 hectares; industrial crops (tea) 440 hectares; various vegetables and beans 61.5 hectares; and grass growing area 81 hectares.

Aquaculture is developed in areas with favorable climates, taking advantage of lakes and hydroelectric dams. The commune actively propagates and mobilizes people to collect livestock for raising, and at the same time guides the conversion of crop and livestock structures and effective pest control.

Regarding irrigation, the commune organized dredging, repairing and reinforcing works to ensure stable irrigation for the fields. Through review, the irrigation works in the area are operating very effectively.

Tourism development connects national culture

From a little-known highland commune, Ta Xua has now become an attractive destination with many famous landmarks such as Ta Xua Cloud Paradise, Ban Be Tea Hill, Dolphin Point, Ta Xua Grassland..., attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

The inter-village road is concreted, helping people travel conveniently, contributing to perfecting traffic criteria in new rural construction.

With majestic natural landscapes, cool climate all year round and a rich national culture, the commune has implemented tourism development solutions based on oriented planning, while strengthening propaganda and promotion of destinations. State management work has been strengthened to ensure safety, order, conformity with customs and traditions and promote traditional cultural values.

Currently, the commune has 148 business households, of which 88 are community motels, serving about 1,500 guests/day and night, along with 60 other service businesses. In the first 9 months of 2025, the commune welcomed about 124,425 visitors, including 2,180 international visitors, with total revenue estimated at 70.3 billion VND.

The commune has 7 schools, of which 5 schools meet level 1 standards, with a total of 124 classes and more than 3,400 students. The rate of students attending class is 86.7%, 5-year-old children attending class is 100%. Universal education work is firmly maintained at the primary and secondary levels. Socialized investment in facilities; schools organize good meals and life skills education for more than 950 boarding students.

Regarding health, the commune has three basic health stations with modern equipment to meet the needs of medical examination and treatment. The medical staff is constantly improved in both quality and quantity. National health programs are implemented promptly; health care for the poor and children under 6 years old is given special attention.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Son, Head of the Department of Culture and Society, said: "The movement 'All people unite to build a cultural life' has been actively, synchronously and comprehensively deployed. Traditional cultural and sports activities, especially the unique features of the Mong ethnic group, continue to be preserved and strongly promoted."

Mr. Son also shared: "The system of community houses in the villages has been invested in construction, upgraded equipment, meeting the spiritual needs of the people. Up to now, 11/13 villages have been recognized as 'Cultural Village', making an important contribution to building grassroots cultural life."

The commune has implemented social security policies well, paying subsidies to social protection beneficiaries and other policies in a timely manner. The people's living situation is closely monitored to promptly provide support solutions. Child care, gender equality and social evil prevention are promoted.

In the coming time, Ta Xua commune will continue to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Administration Center through investing in improving the qualifications, skills and service attitude of the staff and civil servants.

At the same time, the commune will focus on effectively implementing the Party's policies and the State's laws on security and order, mobilizing the strength of the entire population to ensure security at the grassroots level. The commune also focuses on stabilizing the lives of people in remote and isolated areas, limiting free migration, preventing illegal proselytizing activities and thoroughly handling pressing issues at the grassroots level.

Mrs. Giang Thi Dia (68 years old, Hang Dong village) shared: "The government has supported my family in building barns, teaching them how to plant trees and raise cows. Now, my family has escaped poverty. The village is cleaner than before, we women have learned more skills, know how to maintain hygiene and take care of our children's education."

With outstanding results in building new rural areas, Ta Xua is gradually transforming strongly, not only improving the material and spiritual life of the people but also becoming a bright spot in tourism, contributing to promoting sustainable socio-economic development in the Son La highlands.