Tien Giang: 'Attracting tourists' from planning 3 eco-tourism areas

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tien Giang, in the first 5 months of 2025, the number of tourists to the province was 679 thousand, reaching 32.3% of the plan and increasing by 4% over the same period; of which, international visitors reached 234 thousand, reaching 33.4% of the plan, increasing by 8.2% over the same period.

Tourists visit the historical and cultural relic site of the Royal Tomb, Go Cong city, Tien Giang province.

Total revenue from accommodation, food and beverage services, travel services and tourism support activities, and other consumer services reached VND9,143 billion, up 14.9% over the same period; of which, revenue from food and beverage services accounted for 41.6%, up 19% over the same period...

Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tien Giang, Vo Pham Tan, said that according to the tourism industry's planning, the province has formed 3 natural ecological zones, which are very favorable for tourism development, including: Freshwater ecosystem tourism zone, mangrove ecosystem tourism zone and alum ecosystem tourism zone.

In particular, taking advantage of the province's strengths in agriculture, Tien Giang has promoted its advantages and exploited this type of tourism quite well, associated with activities such as: rural sightseeing, homestay, traditional craft villages, cultural experiences and rural people's lives...

Dong Nghi goat farm tourist destination attracts domestic visitors to visit and experience.

Tien Giang currently has 16 major tourist destinations, employing thousands of workers, mainly rural workers. Community tourism models in rural areas operate effectively, meeting the needs of tourists visiting Tien Giang for sightseeing and experience.

In addition, the province has nearly 20 operating travel agencies, over 200 motorboats transporting tourists, and nearly 100 restaurants and hotels constantly improving the quality of services and products to meet the needs of domestic and international tourists.

In 2025, Tien Giang aims to welcome about 2.1 million tourists, including 700,000 international visitors, with tourism revenue reaching VND1,507 billion.

To achieve this goal, the province proactively connects provinces and cities in the region to develop safe inter-regional tourist routes and destinations; focuses on calling for investment in tourism development, including attracting strategic investors to form large-scale, attractive eco-tourism areas, tourism service areas, entertainment areas, and projects on conservation, exploitation, and promotion of cultural and historical values.

Tourists visit and learn about the life and career of National Hero Truong Dinh at the special national relic of Truong Dinh Uprising Sites and Truong Dinh Temple in Go Cong Dong district, Tien Giang province.

Ms. Huynh Thi Tuoi, Head of Tourism Management Department (Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tien Giang) said that the tourist attractions of Tien Giang province that attract a large number of tourists to visit and have fun include: Tan Thanh beach (Go Cong Dong district), Dong Tam snake farm (Chau Thanh district), Thoi Son islet (My Tho city), Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village (Cai Be district), Tan Phong islet (Cai Lay district)...

In order to continue to attract tourists to Tien Giang, the Tourism Management Department has stepped up propaganda and mobilized tourism companies to focus on ensuring security, tourism safety and food hygiene and safety with the aim of serving tourists better. Tourist destinations and tourism businesses have proactively arranged forces and facilities, landscape decoration, ensured environmental hygiene and strictly complied with regulations in tourism business activities. Notably, during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, relevant departments, branches and sectors conducted field surveys at tourist areas, historical and cultural relics, and tourism business establishments to grasp the actual situation of operations, promptly correct limitations and shortcomings; support in resolving difficulties and recommendations of establishments, in order to improve the quality of service.

According to VNA

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/tien-giang-hut-khachtu-quy-hoach-3-vung-du-lich-sinh-thai-20250609101912884.htm