Unit 10. Ecotourism. Lesson 8. Looking back - project

As you know, Vietnam as well as other countries in the world have many natural tourist spots, giving visitors to these places the opportunity to mingle with nature and visit the heritages. tangible and intangible culture in Vietnam as well as in the world. So let`s learn about ecotourism spots through their presentations! Start
1. Ecuador
Ecuador is a country that has been included in the list of "The most experienced green tourist destinations in the world" at the World Tourism Awards for 5 consecutive years. Admirably, Ecuador was the first country to recognize the right of nature in the Constitution. Thanks to the government`s efforts, through laws and policies aimed at protecting the environment, Ecuador has become a dream destination for wildlife lovers.
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Chumbe Island is a small island owned by a non-profit organization, just a few kilometers from the main island of Zanzibar. Chumbe Island is known for its ecological innovation. This place is also home to the world-ranked specials of coral. To protect the island`s species, a strict rule has been put in place: Only 18 tourists are allowed to spend the night on the island at a time. Visitors coming here will stay in a wooden room located in the sanctuary. This place has absolutely no Wi-Fi, TV, you will be completely separated from the outside world to immerse yourself in nature.
2. Chumbe Island, Tanzania
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3. Azores Islands, Portugal
The Azores Islands are one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal. It was once in the top 100 "The most sustainable green tourism destination globally", including 9 volcanic islands. Azores has enacted a policy of creating renewable energy sources, namely wind energy, which makes Azores worthy of the title of green tourist island. Currently, wind power generates 28% of the electricity on the archipelago and is targeting 75% by the end of 2019.
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4. Uruguay
Uruguay is really a paradise for those who love green travel. In this country, water, wind and even industrial waste are also used to generate electrical energy in order to reduce emissions into the environment. Currently, nearly 95% of electrical energy in Uruguay is supplied from renewable energy sources and industrial waste, which is an impressive number.
Coming to this South American country, you will have the opportunity to experience a day living without electricity, without water or enjoying a unique romantic meal under the shimmering candlelight next to the beach. These experiences are entirely available in the small fishing village called Cabo Polonio - a great suggestion for you.
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5. Switzerland
Switzerland is a destination definitely not to be missed when it comes to green tourism. Not only has the peace and safety to be ranked as one of the most livable countries in the world, Switzerland is also favored by Mother Nature with majestic landscapes that are difficult to breathtaking. It is famous for its fragrant rosemary hills, snow-covered mountains, clear streams and fresh and airy air.The Swiss people are very conscious of waste reduction, the government actively proposes policies to encourage the use of renewable energy, improves water quality and is committed to maintaining biodiversity. Because of these factors, Switzerland is increasingly environmentally friendly, an ideal destination for those who want to immerse in nature!
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6. Rwanda
If many countries are still struggling to find ways to reduce the number of plastic bags used, Rwanda has become one of the few countries in the world to enact laws banning the use of plastic bags and bags. plastic of all kinds across the country. This has helped Rwanda put her name on the list of the cleanest green tourism countries in the world.But this is just one of the many wonderful and commendable things about the ecoregion here. Rwanda`s most admirable achievement is the rescue of endangered species such as monkeys, lions and rhinoceroses. In addition, nearly 80% of the locals of Rwanda participate in monthly community work such as the construction of health centers, construction of schools, hydropower plants as well as rehabilitation of flooded areas. water and produce high yielding agricultural plots.
Rwanda
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7. Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is not only the economic, cultural and political center of Finland but also a famous tourist city of Europe with ancient museums, cultural, historical and architectural works. most of the continent.To deserve the title of green tourist city, the authorities in Helsinki are implementing a plan to minimize and eliminate used cars in the city. Before waiting for the positive results from the above plan, other Helsinki green campaigns also make many other countries admire. By taking advantage of state-of-the-art technology, with just a touch of your phone, you can catch the bus generated by intelligent algorithms and have the best route for passengers.In addition, to become a green tourist city, Helsinki has built many famous natural reserves and strictly managed ecological policies.
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8. Bristol, UK
Bristol is one of the names in the top of the progressive-minded cities in the world. The green capital Bristol has not only achieved admirable achievements in terms of not wasting resources, but also introduced many more green initiatives, most notably the first bus line to run on food waste. Brother.Bristol residents use less energy than any UK city. Not only that, but Bristol was also the birthplace of a new concept of food when Skipchen appeared. This is a cafe that makes many delicious dishes from the same ingredients that have been discarded before. Skipchen contributes to attracting many curious tourists who want to experience this new and unique processing technology.
The colorful buildings in Bristol, England
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9. Copenhagen, Denmark
Just by observing the city during peak hours, we can get a taste of the culture of a city. If at any time on the streets of Tokyo, Japan is also a busy stream, hustling, office workers stride fast with breakfast in one hand, phone busy in one hand. , Copenhagen is the complete opposite.Different from that bustling life, people in Copenhagen enjoy their time, while walking while watching the surroundings by cycling to work. On bicycles, they pass green-roofed buildings, junk food restaurants and cross Cykelslangen - a bridge built exclusively for cyclists. The Cykelslangen Bridge spans the city`s harbor, where picnic boats are powered by solar energy.
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10. Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is ranked as one of the cleanest green cities on the planet when surrounded by majestic nature, in addition to the high awareness of people in protecting green resources. Not only encouraging people to walk and cycle, but also eco-friendly public facilities such as taxis and buses are also developed in this city. By working on its climate change agenda to reduce carbon footprint and harness renewable energy, Vancouver hopes to build a city that is clean and friendly with visitors.
Vancouver
So he and his friends had a chance to admire 10 famous ecotourism spots in the world. So our beautiful, sparkling Vietnam has some outstanding ecotourism spots. Let`s find out
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1. Ecotourism Area - Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai)
Cat Tien is the name of a land lying in the meandering section of Dong Nai River, in the territory of three provinces of Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc and Lam Dong. This is a primeval forest typical of lowland tropical moist forest ecosystem. Cat Tien National Park is also the ideal destination for those who love to explore nature. Especially, visitors here will have the opportunity to admire one of the 6 world biosphere reserves recognized by UNESCO in Vietnam.Cat Tien National Park, 150 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. This place has many precious old trees such as mausoleum, red wood; thousands of types of higher plants, more than 400 species of precious wood, hundreds of medicinal plants, more than 100 species of orchids ... There are hundreds of species of birds, there are rare birds such as red-feathered hemorrhoids, Green stork, one-horned rhino, elephant ... Visitors who love forest ecotourism can go to Cat Tien National Park to experience and explore. Currently, in order to promote ecotourism to Cat Tien National Park, departments, sectors and unions have proposed a number of eco-tourism projects such as Ong Keo eco-tourism area, ecotourism area. Son Tien, Ba Hao Crossroad Tourist Area etc. With these projects, visitors will surely increasingly look to Cat Tien National Park.
Cat Tien National Park
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2. Tuan Chau - Ha Long eco-tourism area (Quang Ninh)
Tuan Chau Island is 4km southwest of Bai Chay tourist boat port to the southwest, in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. Tuan Chau tourist area is located in the natural heritage complex of Ha Long Bay. The resort is located in the gentle hills of the island. Coming to Tuan Chau tourist area, visitors will enjoy the cool breeze from the sea and bathe at the most beautiful beach in Vietnam. The coast here is nearly 6km long with famous Tra Co white sand. Tuan Chau beach is located in Tuan Chau island tourist area, is an artificial beach with sandy carpet 2km long. Here there is entertainment, sports and many other tourist activities. Coming to Tuan Chau, tourists can enjoy camping, mountain climbing, outdoor activities at the pine hill eco-tourism area or watch dolphins and sea lions performers. Visit the water music park. Tuan Chau is now the most modern tourist-service center in Ha Long city.
Artificial cruise ship port in Tuan Chau Island - Halong Bay
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3. Ham Rong mountain tourist area (Sa Pa - Lao Cai)
Referring to the beautiful scenery in Lao Cai, visitors cannot help but mention Sapa, especially the Ham Rong area. Ham Rong mountain is 1800m above sea level. This is a dragon-shaped mountain, located close to the center of Sapa town, and is known by many tourists as one of the attractive ecotourism destinations in Vietnam. When you reach the top of Ham Rong mountain, the entire view of Sapa will capture the eye of visitors. Tourists will feel like they are lost in the "fairyland" place by the natural beauty of Muong Hoa, Sa Pa, Ta Phin valleys hidden in smog. Ham Rong Mountain is truly a wonderful sight in Sapa, Lao Cai. From the center of Sapa town, visitors can walk here, while watching the scenery and listening to the legend of Ham Rong Mountain.Ham Rong eco-tourism area includes 3 main areas: Ham Rong flower garden, Thach Lam "rock garden" and Ham Rong peak. Before climbing to the top of Ham Rong, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Ham Rong flower garden first. This is considered as the second "valley of love" of Dalat in Sapa. The flower garden is built based on the natural topography of the mountain. To visit, visitors will have to go through hundreds of stone steps and every one segment like that there is no other scenery, beautiful with a variety of flowers. Flowers here are grown according to the season, which season there are corresponding flowers. Therefore, even though tourists come here many times, the feelings will definitely be different and each time there are special feelings. In addition, visitors will be more surprised when visiting Thach Lam rock garden or over a journey longer than a kilometer to reach the top of Ham Rong (also known as San May)
Ham Rong peak
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4. Thoi Son isle eco-tourism area (Tien Giang)
In the West, visitors will definitely hear about Thoi Son islet ecotourism (Thoi Son isle). Thoi Son isle located in Tien Giang, opposite My Tho city, is an attractive tourist destination for those who love the west of the river. Thoi Son isle emerges as a small island in the romantic Tien River. Here, visitors seem to completely get rid of the frustrations, noise and dust of the city and city. Visitors will be living in the peaceful village scenery, walking on the village roads, entering the fruit garden to enjoy the sweet and fresh fruits, even lying on the rocking hammocks in Southern style. A good night`s sleep.Cool moonlit nights, there`s nothing better than listening to an ancient song. Southern Vietnamese folk art is a traditional art form of entertainment in the South. Visitors do not need to find tapes, discs or movies, right in front of their eyes there will be "garden artists" performing with sweet voices like the fruit flavor of the West River. Con Thoi Son is suitable for those who love the west of the river, looking for a quiet place to relax and relax. This place is also the ideal destination for those who love garden ecotourism.
Thoi Son alcohol
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5. Trang An eco-tourism area (Ninh Binh)
Trang An ecotourism area is located in the east of Ninh Binh province, including two main parts: Trang An Ecotourism Area and Bai Dinh Mountain Spiritual Cultural Area, divided into 5 main functional areas including conservation area. especially (Hoa Lu ancient capital area), the central area, the cave area, the tourist service area, the spiritual area of ​​Bai Dinh pagoda. Trang An ecotourism area has many caves located in limestone mountains, valleys and underground river system creating a majestic and fanciful space. This is one of the items in the project to preserve and promote the historical value of the Hoa Lu ancient capital. Trang An ecotourism area also covers a primeval forest with a rich and diverse ecological system, including rare animals such as earth phoenix, flute, humpback, python, special The white-toothed ape, a species listed in the World Red Book.Visitors to Trang An will surely be amazed by the unique natural beauty here. The water valleys connecting the fanciful caves, the temples, and contemplative covers contain ancient relics, making the "soul" of the already sacred land more and more mysterious. The caves, valleys and rocky mountains here have been uniquely imbued with names such as Big Seo cave, Si cave, Ao Trai cave, Sinh cave, Wine cave, Dia Linh cave, Ba Drops cave, Sang cave, Dark cave, Lang valley, May valley, Tran valley, Khong valley, King mountain, Chua mountain, Ong Trang mountain ... At the foot of Bai Dinh mountain, Bai Dinh ancient Tu and Bai Dinh Tan Tu also make tourists near and far. Coming here, it must be surprised because the unique architecture is nowhere to be found. The space in Trang An cave complex is so quiet that one can hear the flapping of wild ducks. All blend together, giving visitors a feeling of floating like lost in the foreground.
Trang An eco-tourism area
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6. Gao Giong eco-tourism area (Dong Thap)
Gao Giong eco-tourism area was established and welcomed visitors since July 2003. Gao Giong eco-tourism area is known as the "lung" of Dong Thap Muoi. Gao Giong ecological area is endowed with open space, fresh air, rich and diverse flora and fauna. Visitors to Gao Giong eco-tourism area will feel like they are returning to a peaceful, serene but vibrant countryside. Gao Giong eco-tourism area is also considered by many tourists as a "miniature Dong Thap Muoi". All here still retain its simple, rustic and natural beauty, from scenery, people to the dishes of the southwestern region.Tourists visiting the southwestern region cannot ignore Gao Giong ecology. There is a large bird sanctuary with hundreds of species of living and dwelling, including rare and precious species in the red book such as fire herons, beauty ... In addition, with the typical terrain of the West River, living in This has a tangled system of canals to facilitate the proliferation of species such as snakehead fish, perch, spirit fish, goby fish, sea bass, snakes, eels, turtles, pythons, field mice, etc. Coming to Gao Giong eco-tourism area, visitors will feel comfortable and "cool-eyed" with the immense green color of the typical wetland species such as melaleuca, cajuput, reeds, rice, etc. Gao Giong eco-tourism area is an ideal destination for those who love this type of ecotourism in the southwestern region.
Gao Giong eco-tourism area
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7. Can Gio Ecotourism Area (Ho Chi Minh City)
Can Gio is the only coastal district of Ho Chi Minh City, with half the area being mangroves. Can Gio ecotourism area is considered as the "green lung" of the city in climate regulation and protection; At the same time, this place has great potential for marine-forest ecotourism. The fauna of Can Gio mangrove forest is highly valued by scientists in terms of biodiversity conservation, with over 200 animal species, including 11 reptile species listed in the Vietnam Red Book. . Aquatic species has 125 species of algae, 55 species of zooplankton, 55 species of zoobenthos species, 18 species of shrimp, 69 species of fish; terrestrial animals have 24 species of terrestrial amphibians, 10 species of mammals and 22 species of birds (especially waterfowl and migratory birds) and the flora is also very rich and diverse, notably dates, geese, price, vinegar, lime ...In addition to the abundant forest resources and mangrove flora and fauna, Can Gio ecotourism area is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2000. It also has historical and literary resources. traditional craft villages are long-standing and diversified. Coming to Can Gio ecotourism area, tourists can visit famous tourist spots such as Monkey Island, Vam Sat mangrove tourism area, Dam Doi, Tram Chim or April 30th tourist area…. With the advantage of being close to the center of Ho Chi Minh city, Can Gio ecotourism area attracts many tourists to visit and relax on weekends. Currently, Can Gio - Vung Tau - Mui Ne sea tourism route has been and is an ideal route for all tourists, bringing useful socio-economic and environmental values ​​to Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces. Male.
Crocodile farm Vam Sat - Can Gio
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8. Ecotourism Area - Ba Be National Park (Bac Can)
Ba Be National Park is 250km north of Hanoi capital, in Ba Be district, Bac Can province. Ba Be Lake eco-tourism area is about 40 kilometers from Bac Can town, where there are many unique natural landscapes. Ba Be Lake with a length of about 8km, a depth of about 20-30m, the surface of the lake is always clear and smooth. In the middle of the lake, there are 2 small islands emerging. The lake is located in the middle of Ba Be National Park. This is the ideal ecotourism spot in the North that any visitor who has come here once must be "fascinated" by the natural scenery of water clouds. Particularly about Ba Be National Park, this is a valuable natural heritage, a very special primitive forest system on limestone mountains that has been recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in Vietnam. .With an area of ​​more than 23 thousand hectares, Ba Be National Park has many kinds of rare animals and plants living here such as phoenix land, pheasant, snub-nosed langur .... If you visit Ba Be National Park, you can go from Ba Be Lake to Dau Dang waterfall, where the Nang River is blocked by large and small rocks. Dau Dang waterfall with a slope of about 500m, is the most magnificent waterfall in this area, about 2km long. Surely, observing this waterfall in harmony with the primeval forest landscape will make visitors a very impressive feeling. In addition to Dau Dang waterfall, Ba Be eco-tourism area also has many other attractive tourist attractions such as Tien pond (about 3ha wide on the top of the mountain), Room waterfall (including a population of rocky beaches, mountains and rivers in harmony with the natural landscape. forest), Phya Khao tourist site, Kim Hy nature reserve, Nang Tien cave, Na Dang waterfall, etc. ; in which, Ba Be lake is like "green pearl" in the middle of the thousand.
Ba Be National Park
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9. Ba Na - Suoi Mo eco-tourism area (Da Nang)
In Da Nang, the central region, the famous eco-tourism area of ​​Vietnam has many, including the Ba Na - Suoi Mo eco-tourism area. This tourist area is more than 30km from the center of Da Nang city, located on Ba Na mountain, at an altitude of 1500m above sea level. Standing on top of Ba Na, visitors can zoom out tens of kilometers away. Ba Na has many vast green forests with extremely rich and diverse fauna and flora ecosystems. Coming to Ba Na - Suoi Mo tourist area, visitors will enjoy a cool climate all year round, which is an ideal resort place, a wonderful resort.Ba Na - Suoi Mo eco-tourism area has been recognized by the Government as a natural reserve area. To reach the top of Ba Na, visitors will cross 15km of winding, winding roads. There are 2 ways to go, from Vong Nguyet hill, visitors can take the cable car to the central area or walk by foot. At the foot of Ba Na mountain, Suoi Mo stream and Toc Tien waterfall with beautiful 9-storey high is also an attractive destination for tourists. With the current development of ecotourism, Ba Na - Suoi Mo ecotourism area has also changed and embellished to serve the increasing demand of tourists. Many old French villas, Buddhist cultural areas, restaurants, hotels ... have been built to serve guests from all over the world. Ba Na - Suoi Mo tourist area deserves to be one of the tourist destinations, ecotourism in Vietnam.
Ba Na eco-tourism area
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10. Binh Chau eco-tourism area (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)
Binh Chau Ecotourism Area in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, 150km from Ho Chi Minh City. This ecotourism area attracts visitors thanks to the magic of Binh Chau hot spring. Binh Chau tourist area is over 7000 hectares wide, is a vast primeval forest, in the middle emerging a hot water post with more than 70 open water spray points forming hot water lakes with different temperatures. Taking advantage of this natural hot mineral water, Binh Chau has built pools for foot baths, massage ... for visitors who come here for relaxation or use hot mineral water as physical therapy. Binh Chau hot spring tourist area is currently one of the most attractive eco-tourism destinations of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.In Binh Chau eco-tourism area, the largest lake has an area of ​​about 100m2 and a depth of more than 1m. This lake is the hottest point of both mineral springs. Observing on the surface, visitors will easily see the amount of steam rising, the water is bubbling up. According to experts, the temperature on the bottom of this lake is about 84oC, on the surface at about 64 degrees, some places about 40 degrees, which is very suitable for soaking hands and feet to circulate blood vessels for healing. Here, visitors will be able to bathe in the hot mineral area, try to boil eggs in the sky well or bathe with mineral mud ... There are also clusters of closed works in sports entertainment services for weekend visitors such as golf, volleyball, swimming pool and moon garden with a 1,000-seat stage ... In particular, around the hot water lake area there is a lush green Melaleuca forest with strong roots forming a strange shape, increasing add fun for visitors to visit. Therefore, Binh Chau eco-tourism area has been voted as one of the most sustainable ecological areas in the world.Not only foreign tourists, but also Vietnamese tourists often go to the above ecotourism destinations for sightseeing or relaxation. In the future, as human life becomes more modern and depends more on technology, surely this type of ecotourism will also develop more and more to help people balance their lives. And Viet Fun Travel firmly believes that in addition to the above 10 famous ecotourism destinations, there are also many other eco-tourist resorts waiting for you to explore.
Binh Chau eco-tourism area