The Dong van Geopark: UNESCO Kleinod for sustainable tourism!
The Dong van Geopark: UNESCO Kleinod for sustainable tourism!
Hà Giang, Vietnam - The Dong van Karst Plateau in 2010 has been declared a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2010 About the surrounding landscapes. With a total area of 2,356.8 square kilometers, the geopark extends over the district of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong van and Meo Vac. This region, which is close to the border with China, is not only geologically significant, but also rich in cultural diversity, since 17 ethnic minorities, such as the Hmong and DAO, live there.
The geological and geomorphological treasures of the geopark include over 80 cultural heritage sites that reflect the history of hundreds of millions of years of tectonic activity. The geological diversity extends from sedimentary to magmatic to metamorphic rocks and testifies to key events in the earth's history, including two significant mass emerge events.
sustainable tourism development
The Geopark is to be expanded into an important national tourism area as part of the Tourism Development Plan of the Province of HA Giang by 2030. This is based on the aim of preserving and spreading the cultural, historical and ecological values of the region. Activities such as corn cultivation and the traditional production of cakes offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in local culture. traditional festivals were successfully revived and upgraded as tourist products to increase the number of visitors. According to DetailsOrt Hà Giang, Vietnam Quellen