Singapore Tourism Development Experience

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Since 1982, the Tourist Police has been established, in coordination with the Tourism Authority to ensure the security of tourists in Thailand. At the same time, tourism product marketing and advertising activities are also directly coordinated by the Tourism Authority. In the 8 key tourist regions of Thailand, Chiang Mai City has the largest market share of tourists. Chiang Mai is the economic, communications, cultural and tourism center of Northern Thailand, known for its

The name "Rose of the North" has an area of about 20,107km 2 . The terrain in

This is mainly mountains and forests, part of which are national parks with very rich flora and fauna, there are many places for visitors to learn about the lifestyle of the tribes settled on the high hills. There are many famous attractions here such as:

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- Phra Sing Temple, Suan Dok Temple, Chiang Man Temple, Chedi Luang Temple, Ku Tao Temple... are very ancient temples containing the cremated remains of members of the royal family.

- The Museum of Insects and Natural Wonders has unique collections of domestic and foreign insects, as well as fossil animals.

- San Kamphaeng is a famous address for silk and weaving village, about 13km from the city center, tourists come here to buy souvenirs made of fabric and silk with high quality and cheap price.

- San Kamphaeng hot spring is 36km from the city center, located among lush green trees and hills and Pong Duat Pa Pae hot spring is 40km from the city center, gushing 4m above the ground. The water in these places has a high sulfur content that has healing and health-enhancing effects.

healthy. Here there are full facilities of accommodation, swimming pool, restaurant ... next to Roong Arun hot spring and luxurious technology.

- Mae Ya Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Chiang Mai, with water pouring down from a height of 280m, looking like white silk hanging between the forest trees. Mok Fa Waterfall and Mea Klang Waterfall are single-tiered waterfalls with water pouring around them, located in the middle of a lush green area. The interesting environment here is an ideal place to relax. Mae Sa Waterfall is famous for its 8 tiers of water in a lovely, windy setting.

- In Chiang Mai, there are many other attractive attractions and landscapes such as: Kum Kam old town, Suthep and Pui mountain national parks, Lanna National Park, Hmong Mea Sa Mai village, Butterfly and Orchid Garden, Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden, Mae Sa snake farm, Narresuan tower, Tribal Museum, Chiang Dao cave, Bori Chinda cave, Chiang Mai Cultural Center, traditional weaving village...

Thanks to the exploitation and good use of the country's rich resources along with the national tourism development strategy, Chiang Mai Tourist City has achieved remarkable achievements.

1.1.4.2. Experience in developing tourism in SINGAPORE

The Republic of Singapore is located at 1 degree North latitude, in the South of Asia, has an area of 692.7 km 2 , a population of more than 4.5 million people, of which the Chinese account for over 76%. This country includes Singapore Island and 58 other small islands. Thanks to an effective and steadfast government, Singapore has become a prosperous country, outstanding in trade and tourism, a

example for developing countries.

Singapore is Asia's leading financial and business center and the world's third-largest oil refinery. The capital city, which bears the same name as Singapore, occupies about one-third of the mainland island's area. Each year, more than

7 million international tourists visit this tiny island, nearly double the country's population.

The city center of Singapore is divided into small areas, each area has its own unique flavor, from the spice shops of Little India (selling spices), the Chinatown, where one can also find calligraphers or fortune tellers, the Arab Square area that sells beautiful fabrics and silks.

To the north of the city are two nature reserves, Bukit Tima and Aquatic Centre, and the splendour of the Singapore Zoo. Along the white sandy beaches are restaurants selling seafood specialties from the East Coast. Music, theatre, nightlife, all are abundant in this city.

- Major attractions and entertainment in the city

+ Snow City Singapore, is a simulated temperate climate environment with permanent winter and snow everywhere.

+ Ruined city, to relive a bygone era and travel into the mysteries of an ancient culture, you can visit here.

+ Tang Dynasty City: Open from 9am to 6:30pm. This facility has invested millions of dollars to recreate the former capital of the Tang Dynasty, which was the center of China's golden age from the 6th to the 8th centuries.

+ Jurong Bird Park: is one of the largest bird parks in Asia - Pacific, covering an area of 20 hectares, gathering more than 8,000 birds of 600 different species from around the world, in a lush, green landscape.

+Jurong Crocodile Paradise is a crocodile farm that exhibits the characteristics of the life of amphibians that live both underwater and on land. There are daily crocodile wrestling performances.

+ Night Safari: This is the world's leading night zoo. There are more than 1,200 animals and more than 110 foreign species for visitors to observe.

+ Butterfly Park, is a garden that raises more than 2,500 butterflies of more than 50 different species, blooming brilliantly in the green bushes. There are about 3,000 species of the world's most beautiful and rare insects, along with a Firefly breeding room.

+ Fort Siloso is the only fort in Singapore that is still maintained for visitors. Inside the fort, there are exhibits reflecting the historical process from the 19th century to the war to protect Singapore in 1942.

+ Volcano area, this simulated area takes visitors into a world of animals and volcanoes.

+ Singapore Zoo is an environment for animals to live according to their natural habits. There are no cages or fences to keep animals in. There are only moats to separate them to avoid danger for visitors.

+ Merlion Tower, is a statue of a "fish lion", with a lion's head and a fish's body, the symbol of Singapore's tourism industry.

+ The fountain of prosperity, two special features of this fountain: the largest in the world and associated with a somewhat superstitious belief.

+ Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, is one of only two rainforests in the world located within a city. The 164-hectare reserve has more plant specimens than the entire North American continent.

+ Museums: Chinese Scholars Museum, Asian Civilizations Museum, Tan Minh Village Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum and Singapore History Museum.

Besides, there are also: many Temples, Pagodas, Churches, Queen's House, Changi Prison and Dragon World Haw Par Villa, along with some typical places and areas in Singapore such as: Arab Street, Chinatown, Little India, Pier and Clark Wharf...

So, Singapore is a country that lacks valuable natural resources, but has ancient architecture, traditional cultural values, a very liberal trade policy and is a clean and safe place for tourists to visit, with a pleasant, pleasant atmosphere ranked among the top and public places around here are so clean that there is not even a speck of smoke. Health and education activities are very strong. The Singapore government sets up very strict social regulations, smoking and chewing gum are completely banned in public places.

1.1.4.3. Experience in developing Hue tourism

- Thua Thien - Hue is a place where Eastern and later Western cultural elements converge and intersect, creating a unique "Hue cultural region" in diversity and richness, contributing to the cultural identity of Vietnam. The ancient capital of Hue is home to a treasure trove of relics and antiquities, of which the complex of relics has been ranked by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage with famous Royal architecture and scenic spots. Hue is also a huge intangible cultural treasure, with various types of religious festivals, folk festivals, and cultural festivals of ethnic minorities. Hue Royal Court Music has been recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural and Oral Heritage of Humanity. The Prime Minister has decided to recognize Hue City as a Festival City.

In fact, tourism development has contributed significantly to the proportion, economic growth rate and state budget revenue. The infrastructure of the tourism industry is constantly being strengthened and built. The number of visitors increases on average every year.

nearly 15% per year. The development of tourism services has strongly impacted the development of many other industries such as restaurants, hotels, entertainment, shopping, post and telecommunications, Internet, transportation, etc., creating production capacity, purchasing power and rapid capital circulation. On the other hand, it has strongly impacted the development of agriculture.

- rural areas, promoting the expansion and development of industries, creating jobs and stable income for workers. In fact, the development of the industry has rapidly increased the demand for products for industries and traditional craft villages to restore and develop (carpentry, fine arts, bronze casting, jewelry, weaving, embroidery, etc.), creating favorable opportunities for the community to participate in accommodation services, participate in investment, exploit unique products, tours, and tourist routes.

Like Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, Hue is an ancient capital. From the practical tourism development of Thua Thien - Hue, Ninh Binh has learned some lessons:

+ Know how to promote internal resources, at the same time take advantage of the support of the Government, officials, and sectors in terms of mechanisms, policies, and capital sources to build infrastructure, take advantage of the support of activities in the national action program on tourism, and the technical assistance of international organizations and non-governmental organizations, and build sustainable tourism development projects based on the community.

+ Clearly realize that the task of exploiting and promoting the strengths of the tourism industry is the task of the Party, the State and the entire people. Therefore, Party committees, authorities, organizations, communities and businesses need to pay attention to propaganda to promote the industry to develop in the right direction, in line with its potential and prospects.

+ Harmoniously resolve the relationship between conservation and sustainable development. The focus is on completing detailed planning for cultural relics, revolutionary historical relics, and scenic spots, while simultaneously zoning and publicizing protection areas to facilitate the restoration and embellishment of relics and investment in infrastructure for tourism development.

+ Develop appropriate support and incentive mechanisms and policies for tourism and service development. Direct administrative procedure reform to create favorable conditions for investors. Pay attention to building a legal framework for business, tourism environment, and a healthy cultural environment to promote the effectiveness of tourism and service activities.

1.1.4.4. Experience in developing tourism in Quang Ninh

- Quang Ninh is a northeastern province of the country. With an area of 6,100 km 2 , there are 3 national and international border gates, and is blessed with many natural resources such as coal, clay, and many famous landscapes and nearly 500 historical, cultural and artistic relics. Quang Ninh has many advantages compared to other localities for economic development, including industry, tourism and services. But most of them are non-renewable resources. Therefore, sustainable tourism development is still the long-term direction of the province. From that "heaven-sent" advantage, Quang Ninh has invested both human and material resources to achieve high economic growth, especially in developing the tourism industry. Ha Long has been recognized twice by UNESCO as a world natural heritage and is being included in the list of World Natural Wonders by New Open World (the organization and launchr of the vote for the 7 natural wonders of the world). Quang Ninh's orientation is that the structure for tourism development must be closely linked with localities in the whole province: Ha Long with Mong Cai, Van Don, Yen Ninh, Dong Trieu. Implementation

many cultural and tourism products such as: Spiritual tourism, resort tourism, sports tourism... Especially, it will develop high-quality marine eco-tourism in some districts with tourism potential such as Van Don, Hai Ha. Upgrade and form Mong Cai tourism - urban - commercial area. According to the plan, every week, the Super Star Libra ship of Star Cruises (the third largest cruise line in the world) will bring about 1,000 - 2,000 guests from Hong Kong to Ha Long and will choose tours to visit Ha Long Bay,

Tuan Chau International Tourist Area, Ha Long City, Bai Chay Tourist Area, shopping at Ha Long I market.

Quang Ninh is “Ha Long on the sea”, while Ninh Binh is known as “Ha Long on land”. Lessons learned from Quang Ninh’s experience for Ninh Binh are as follows:

+ The environment can be polluted by industrial development: The simultaneous development of tourism and seaports, coal production, electricity, social materials, shipbuilding and aquaculture... at a time not too far away can overlap, disrupt the general order and can even eliminate the strongest potentials and advantages of tourism and seaports. Developed economic sectors such as coal mining and construction materials production are all sectors that can pollute the environment, affecting tourism development, if there is no reasonable and synchronous planning. On the other hand, the speed of urbanization and the rapid development of industries and services make land funds increasingly scarce. Land reclamation and the establishment of new industrial zones have destroyed thousands of hectares of mangrove forests north of the city, seriously affecting the “giant filter” that keeps Ha Long Bay from being polluted by mud, soil, and waste dumped into the sea… If this situation is not remedied, the channel leading to Cai Lan port will be at risk of silting up in just a few decades. The wastewater system from the city and industrial zones still has many shortcomings and the sea will be the place to bear it all.

+ Overcoming the weak and unsynchronized infrastructure, this is a common challenge for tourism and economic development in Quang Ninh. To ensure sustainable development in the future, it is necessary to have a comprehensive planning strategy with a scientific and synchronous basis.

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