Comparison Chart of Tourism Growth in the Northeast Region with the Whole Country (Period 2010 - 2014)


The Northeast region can affirm that this place has all the conditions to develop community-based tourism - a form of tourism that helps people have the opportunity to create more jobs, increase income, and contribute to the development of the material and spiritual life of the community.

2.6. Northeastern tourism business results

2.6.1. Tourists

According to statistics from 11 Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Northeast region, the number of visitors to the region in recent years has continued to increase with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%/year in the period 2010 - 2014 (Figure 2.6).

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Figure 2.6. Chart comparing the growth of tourists in the Northeast region with the whole country (period 2010 - 2014)

In 2010, the number of tourists to the region was only 10,329,225, and by 2014, it had increased to 16,702,649. Of which, visitors mainly came to Quang Ninh, Lang Son and Lao Cai provinces. There are 02 provinces, Quang Ninh and Lang Son, which have a total number of tourists exceeding 1 million from 2013 onwards.

However, if we compare the number of tourists to the Northeast region with the whole country, we can see that this is a territory with limited ability to attract visitors (Figure 2.1).


The current international tourist market of the Region mainly includes: Northeast Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea), North America (USA), Western Europe (France, UK, Germany, Netherlands)... and ASEAN bloc with the main purposes being: visiting cultural relics, revolutionary historical relics; visiting natural landscapes; relaxation; trade; attending seminars, conferences and some groups of guests combined with visiting relatives.

Tourist destinations that attract many international tourists include: Cultural tourist destinations, especially unique ethnic cultures: Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Bac Kan...; Tourist destinations to visit historical sites and national parks: Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen...; Tourist destinations to visit natural landscapes: SaPa, Ba Be, Ha Long...; Tourist destinations associated with important borders: Lang Son, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh; Resort tourist destinations: Lang Son; Eco-tourism destinations: Hoang Lien, Ba Be, Ha Long...

Through each period, it can be seen that the number of international visitors to the Northeast Region has increased but is still low compared to the reality of the whole country (Figure 2.5) . The main reason is that the tourism products of the provinces in the Region are still less attractive and diverse; the system of service facilities has not met the increasing needs of tourists, so it has not attracted many international visitors.

Among the localities of the Region, Quang Ninh, Lang Son and Lao Cai are the three provinces with the largest number of international tourists, accounting for over 60% of the total number of international visitors to the Region. In particular, Lao Cai is currently emerging as a locality that attracts many international tourists due to its comparative advantages in terms of tourism resources and the Ha Khau international border gate, connecting to Yunnan province - China. If Lao Cai cooperates well with Hai Phong and Quang Ninh to improve the quality of transportation to the capital Hanoi and the Northeast coast, it will attract a large number of tourists from Yunnan province, China, to travel through the Ha Khau border gate (Lao Cai).


International visitors to the Northeast mainly travel by road. Other means of transport such as rail and air account for a lower proportion but are both on the rise.

Due to the diversity and quality of tourism products in the region in the past, there have been many limitations, so it has not encouraged spending by international tourists to this area. Tourist spending is mainly on accommodation and food (accounting for 70%), the rest is on transportation and other services.

The domestic tourist market also grew strongly with an average rate of 15%/year, mainly coming from large northern cities such as Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen...

The destinations favored by domestic tourists are resorts and beach resorts (Quang Ninh); scenic spots in Sapa, Ba Be, Ha Long...; Festival destinations: Hung Temple...; Weekend destinations in neighboring provinces such as Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen...; Eco-tourism destinations such as: Ba Be, Hoang Lien...

Domestic tourists have now begun to use more advanced tourism services. However, from the tourism business side, there are still many limitations in fully meeting the services for tourists. Therefore, domestic tourists to the Region also spend most of their spending on accommodation and food (75%) and the rest on transportation and other services.

2.6.2. Tourism revenue

According to statistics from the Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the provinces in the Region in recent years, along with the increase in the number of tourists, the Region's tourism revenue has also grown at a relatively stable rate, but compared to the tourism revenue of the whole country, the growth rate is still low (Figure 2.7).



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(Source: Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of provinces in the Region) Figure 2.7. Chart comparing tourism revenue in the Northeast region compared to the whole country (period 2010 - 2014)

From the results of tourism business, it can be seen that: the income from tourism of the Region is not yet commensurate with the potential and the number of tourists coming to the region. However, the increasing number of tourists to the region shows that the Northeast region is increasingly attractive to domestic and foreign tourists. Moreover, with the characteristics of the composition of tourists and the destinations of tourists in the Northeast, it can also be affirmed that: the demand for community-based tourism in the Northeast is completely practical.

In summary, the current status of tourism development in recent times shows that the Northeast needs to have more specific orientations on the issue of exploiting space and tourism products to promote the unique and existing potentials in the region while bringing higher socio-economic benefits and developing in the most sustainable direction. In particular, community-based tourism is the type of tourism that needs to be prioritized for development. However, in each different geographical area in the region, the conditions for developing community-based tourism have their own advantages, so the Northeast needs to identify the potential for developing community-based tourism thoroughly through the method of natural geographical zoning throughout the region to evaluate and propose specific development orientations and solutions.


2.7. Natural geographical zoning of the Northeast region for community-based ecotourism development

2.7.1. Establishing a natural geographical zoning map of the Northeast region

The important document of the synthetic natural geographical zoning is the natural geographical zoning map, which demonstrates the differentiation of synthetic entities at different levels of subdivision and their boundaries.

2.7.1.1. Principles of establishing a natural geographical zoning map of the Northeast region

- In general, in map making, the principles that need to be implemented are: the purpose of the map must be specifically determined; The map must be accurate, scientific and up-to-date; objects and phenomena are classified and expressed fully and scientifically from content to legend; Must ensure accuracy of geographical location [33].

- For the Northeast region's zoning map, when establishing it, it is necessary to base it on the principles of natural geographical zoning selection: generation principle; synthesis principle; territorial integrity principle; dominant element principle; relative uniformity principle ( Section 1.3.3.2).

- In addition, the Northeast region's zoning map needs to comply with other principles such as: The Northeast region's zoning map needs to objectively reflect the differentiation and uniformity of the territory; The map shows the natural geographical aggregates, the boundaries between them, the area and dependence...; The Northeast region's zoning map must show the spatial distribution and content of the Northeast region's aggregates at different levels.

2.7.1.2. Method of creating a natural geographical zoning map of the Northeast region

In establishing the Northeast region's zoning map, the system of establishment methods includes zoning methods and map methods.


- Methods in zoning the Northeast region include field methods; dominant factor analysis methods; synthetic analysis methods of natural components; Methods of analyzing and comparing component maps (Section 1.3.3.1).

- Map methods of presenting content include: line symbol method; quality background method and brush strokes.

Based on the territorial characteristics and the content to be shown to determine the map scale. Accordingly, the map of natural geographical zoning of the Northeast region to serve the development of community-based ecotourism is selected at a map scale of 1/500,000, UTM projection grid based on the VN-2000 reference system.

Region: based on the actual differentiation of the regional natural conditions, accordingly, the regional level is determined based on tectonic and geomorphological factors. The differentiation between regions in the region has similarities in origin (mountainous and hilly regions, plains), has characteristics in hydrological characteristics, the level of its influence on natural conditions, and the diversity of ecosystems.

Sub-regions: Sub-regions are divided based on the natural differentiation in the territory of each region. The criteria for division are the unity of a type of terrain (mountain massif, hilly area, plain type...) on a lava foundation of similar age. In addition, the additional criteria can be considered as the structure of biological communities (main types of carpets, ecosystems).

2.7.2. Results of natural geographical zoning of the Northeast region

Based on the regional classification system, it is divided into two levels: regions and sub-regions. Based on the criteria and indicators of zoning that have been determined, the entire territory of the Northeast region is divided into 10 regions and 21 natural geographical sub-regions (Table 2.1, Figure 2.8 and Appendix 9).


Table 2.1. Natural geographical zoning of the Northeast region for community-based tourism development


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Region I

High mountain area on the eastern slope of Hoang Lien Son

SaPa- Van Ban highland sub-region

IbVan Yen - Nghia Lo highland sub-region


Region II

Dong Van – Hoang Su Phi midland and mountainous region

II.a.Quan Ba ​​- Dong Van Mountain Sub-region

II.b.Medium mountain sub-region and plateau of Hoang Su Phi - Bac Ha


Region III

Lo-Gam low and medium mountain areas

III.a.Medium mountainous sub-region of Bac Me - Na Hang

III.b.Low mountainous sub-region of Chiem Hoa - Yen Son


Region IV

The low and medium mountain area of ​​Ngan Son - Yen Lac

IV.a.Bao Lac - Nguyen Binh medium mountainous sub-region

IV.b. Ba Be-Cho Don low mountain and hill sub-region

IV.c.Low mountain sub-region of Ngan Son - Na Ri


Region V


Lowland Ha Lang - Bac Son

The Trung Khanh - Ha Lang limestone mountain sub-region

VbTrang Dinh - Van Lang lowland sub-region

Bac Son - Vo Nhai limestone mountain sub-region


Region VI


Lowland area of ​​Nam Mau - Yen Tu

VI.a. Low mountainous sub-region of Cao Loc - Dinh Lap

VI.b.Low mountain sub-region of Binh Lieu - Yen Tu

VI.c. Luc Ngan - Son Dong hill sub-region


Region VII

Low mountains and hills of Yen Lap – Thanh Ba


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Region VIII

Lowland area of ​​Red River-Chay River valley

VIII.a. Low mountainous sub-region of Bao Thang - Yen Binh

VIII.b.Doan Hung- Lam Thao hill and plain sub-region


Region IX

Plains and low mountains of Bac Giang - Thai Nguyen

IX.a.Hill and low mountain sub-region of Tam Dao - Dinh Hoa

IX.b. Dong Hy - Tan Yen hill and plain sub-region


Region X

Hilly areas, coastal plains and coastal islands of Quang Ninh

Hai Ha - Yen Hung coastal plain and hill sub-region

Van Don - Ha Long Island Sub-region


Above is the result of natural geographical zoning of the Northeast region (with 10 regions and 22 sub-regions) to serve the purpose of developing community-based tourism. This is the scientific and objective basis for comprehensive assessment, determining the level of favorable conditions and proposing specific orientations and solutions for developing community-based tourism in the Northeast region of Vietnam (Figure 2.8).

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