Tân Hoá, Vietnam - Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism Awards 2023 - Unravel Travel TV

UN Tourism announced its list of Best Tourism Villages in 2023. The accolade recognizes villages nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In this third edition, 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, and all 74 villages are now part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network. The villages were named during the UNWTO General Assembly, which took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Tân Hoá, Vietnam - Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism
Tân Hoá village is known as the “seasonal flooded zone” of Quang Binh province. During the rainy season, flood water can submerge the whole village. Tân Hoá used to be one of the poorest villages in Quang Binh province. Since 2011, when tourism activities were adopted by Tân Hoá village, many people have acquired stable jobs, and subsequently, their quality of life has improved significantly.
The village is near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, benefiting from unique natural conditions and a rustic charm. The provincial People’s Committee has recognized it as an ecological and cave tourism area within the Tu Lan cave system. Surrounded by primary forests, limestone mountains, and the tranquil Rao Nan River, Tân Hóa village exhibits a simple and enduring beauty that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Tân Hoá Tourism Village is a pioneering tourism business model that promotes collaboration between enterprises and the local community, aiming for mutual benefits. Oxalis Adventure, as its partner, has implemented a clear and comprehensive business strategy based on three fundamental principles: safety, conservation, and involvement of the local people.
The Village and Oxalis Adventure believe involving local people in the tourism business is a strategic approach rather than just a responsibility. They have gradually trained the local people to become proficient in serving tourists and transitioned from community involvement into community ownership of the services that they deliver.
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