The Management Board of the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage Site is
implementing a plan to develop tourism products that meet international
standards for submission to competent authorities for consideration. One of
the key contents is the Project on ecotourism, resort, and entertainment in
the protected special-use forests of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Yen
Tu National Forest - Indochina junk cruise
Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Yen Tu National Forest are areas of
exceptional value for nature, environmental, and cultural conservation, and
play a key role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance.
These special-use forests create a unique ecological space, harmoniously
connecting forests, seas, and limestone mountains, contributing to climate
regulation, water resource protection, and erosion control. They also form
an important ecological belt, contributing to the protection of the Ha Long
Bay World Natural Heritage Site and the buffer zone of Bai Tu Long Bay.
In particular, Yen Tu National Forest is also closely associated with the
historical, cultural, and spiritual depth of the Truc Lam Zen sect, creating
a unique heritage space with special spiritual value within the Yen Tu -
Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiet Bac World Heritage complex.
According to representatives of the Ha Long Bay - Yen Tu World Heritage
Management Board, special-use forests protecting the landscape not only have
conservation significance but also serve as a foundation for developing
sustainable ecotourism, resort tourism, and nature experiences. Rational
exploitation will contribute to diversifying tourism products, creating
livelihoods for local communities, and promoting socio-economic development.
In parallel with the ecotourism project, the unit is also developing and
submitting to competent authorities for approval a sustainable forest
management plan for Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long National Park, and Yen Tu
National Forest for the period 2026-2030.
At the same time, major projects such as enhancing the value of the World
Natural Heritage site of Ha Long Bay and preserving and promoting the value
of the Yen Tu historical site within the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son -
Kiet Bac World Cultural Heritage complex are also being implemented.
It is expected that in 2026, the Management Board will continue to finalize
the Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development of Ha Long Bay World Heritage
Site until 2035, with a vision to 2050.
In addition, coordinate with relevant units to accelerate the completion of
infrastructure for waterways, ensuring that 3 sightseeing and tourism routes
within Bai Tu Long National Park are ready for operation, and advise on
connecting the routes of Ha Long Bay with Lan Ha Bay.
Future development orientations also focus on strengthening regional
linkages, connecting tourism in Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay - Van Don; and
linking Ha Long Bay tourism with the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiet
Bac heritage chain and other tourist areas and destinations in the province.
Besides renewing and improving the quality of existing tourism products, the
Management Board will focus on developing new tourism product chains,
prioritizing beach and island tourism, ecotourism, high-end resort tourism,
and cultural, spiritual, and heritage tourism.
In particular, offshore tours such as Ha Long Bay 3 and Ha Long Bay 4 will
be organized and exploited in a scientific and rational manner, ensuring
they are compatible with the carrying capacity and sustainable development
space of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.
Source:
Unlocking Bai Tu Long Bay special use forests potential
