Khanh Hoa Standing Party Committee and People's Committee have given approval in principle to the research of tourism development in Hon Ba Natural Reserve...
Khanh Hoa Standing Party Committee and People’s Committee have given approval in principle to the research of tourism development in Hon Ba Natural Reserve according to the suggestion of Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism.
According to Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism, Hon Ba Nature Reserve boasts favorable natural setting for tourism development. At present, Hon Ba meets basic requirements in terms of infrastructures with 213ha in the service-administration sub-zone for sightseeing and amusement activities.
In 2019, Khanh Hoa People’s Committee, Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism in cooperation with Khanh Hoa Department of Agricultural & Rural Development conducted field research in Hon Ba. Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism has suggested developing the project on tourism development in Hon Ba in accordance with the tourism law and based on similar tourist attractions, including Son Tra Peninsula Tourist Site, Tuyen Lam Lake, etc and advice from experts on tourism development in Hon Ba.
Hon Ba Nature Reserve covers more than 19,285ha (9,519ha strictly-protected area, 9,553ha ecological rehabilitation zone and 213ha for service and administration) belonging to the 4 districts of Cam Lam, Dien Khanh, Khanh Son and Khanh Vinh.
Hon Ba was discovered by a celebrated scientist, Dr. Alexandre Yersin. He set up a research station at the height of 1,500m in Hon Ba in 1915. To memorize Dr. Alexandre Yersin, Khanh Hoa Province has renovated his house on its former ground on the peak of Hon Ba. Earlier, some travel companies had organized tours “Following Dr. Yersin’s trail”, including exploring Hon Ba.
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Translated by N.T
