Published:  08:16 Friday - February 22, 2013

Dong Van Plateau in Ha Giang Province will receive substantial investment from the State with a number of projects involved in infrastructure upgrade and tourism development until 2020.

Dong Van Plateau covers more than 2,300 square kilometers, stretching across four rocky upland districts of Dong Van, Meo Vac, Yen Minh and Quan Ba.

According to a Government decision approving the plan for preservation, restoration and promotion of Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark signed by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan on February 7, three theme parks and four tourism sites will be built in Dong Van.

To protect the geopark, seen as a natural museum of geology, biology and indigenous culture, theme parks and in particular heritage types with scientific, educational and cultural significance will be developed. They include a geo-scientific park in Meo Vac District, a geo-ecological park covering Yen Minh District and Quan Ba District and a geo-cultural park.

In addition, to exploit the heritage values of the Dong Van Plateau, four tourism centers will be developed - Dong Van tourism from Vietnam travel agency, cultural and historical center in Dong Van Town, Meo Vac Border Gate tourism, science, adventure and trade center in Meo Vac Town, Yen Minh green urban eco-tourism center in Yen Minh Town and Quan Ba tourism and entertainment center in Quan Ba Town.

For the tourism centers to operate efficiently, the Government will upgrade traffic infrastructure and clean water supply system, and restore and develop trade villages.

The decision does not specify total investment. It only mentions the implementation period, from 2012 to 2020, and that the majority of funds will come from the State budget.

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