Tourists stay at community homestays in Na Ang residential group.

Since the early years of tourism development in Moc Chau, Na Ang residential group has attracted the attention of tourists because of its natural scenery close to the pine forest by the clear blue lake, and the traditional stilt houses of the Thai ethnic group.

Realizing the great potential of community tourism, local authorities have supported and encouraged people to join together to develop tourism in a systematic and professional manner. Ms. Vi Thi Phuong, Vice Chairman of Dong Sang Ward People's Committee, said: Along with the investment support of the district, we have actively promoted and encouraged tourism businesses to support each other in investing in infrastructure, sharing experiences in tourism, communication skills, cuisine... all aimed at promoting and introducing community tourism in Na Ang residential group to domestic and foreign tourists.

Currently, Na Ang residential group has 65 households providing tourism services; households actively connect with travel agencies and schools to organize sightseeing and experience tours, thanks to which, the number of visitors is increasing, bringing significant income to the people. On average, Na Ang welcomes about 10,000 visitors per month; sometimes during holidays and Tet, there are thousands of visitors coming to visit and relax, requiring tourism service businesses to connect with each other to best serve the needs of visitors' food and accommodation.

Brocade weaving experience corner at the cultural space of Na Ang residential group, Dong Sang ward, Moc Chau town.

Mr. Vi Van Tuyen, Mr. Phinh Homestay, shared: Most households participating in community tourism in the village clearly understand that "If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together", so the connection between households doing community tourism helps homestays always maintain the number of guests. Along with that, creating new tourism products, helping visitors have the most interesting experiences.

The unique cultural features and natural landscapes are the highlights that attract tourists to Na Ang to experience and feel the life of the people here. Tourism businesses have linked tourism development with preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values ​​of the nation; building a clean, fresh landscape environment, flower routes, green vegetable gardens, and strawberry gardens for visitors to experience. Establishing 5 art troupes to regularly practice and perform for tourists. From there, there are tourism products closely linked to the working life, activities and culture of the people, such as visiting clean vegetable production areas, growing strawberries, harvesting crops; experiencing traditional crafts such as weaving, making cotton mattresses, weaving brocade or participating in cooking ethnic dishes.

Tourists experience strawberry picking.

Impressed when experiencing community tourism in Na Ang residential group, Ms. Ninh Thi Van, a tourist from Thanh Hoa city, shared: This is the third time my family has come to Moc Chau and has chosen to stay at a community homestay in Na Ang. What I like most here is the sincerity and warmth of the local people. They are not only service providers, but also help us understand more about the customs and culture of the people here, such as experiencing staying in a stilt house, enjoying mountain specialties, participating in a cultural exchange night hand in hand, immersing ourselves in the extremely unique and impressive Thai xoe dances.

The association of households doing tourism in Na Ang residential group has promoted community spirit and solidarity, created attractive tourism products, created opportunities for the community to develop together, contributed to job creation, and promoted local economic and social development.

According to: Son La Newspaper