With an international border gate, distinctive cultural heritage and a vibrant commercial and service sector, Mong Cai 1 Ward is well positioned to develop border tourism. To generate sustainable economic value, the locality is focusing on diversifying tourism products, linking destinations and improving service quality.
Bordering Dongxing City, China, via the Mong Cai International Border Gate, Mong Cai 1 Ward is well positioned to develop border tourism, cross-border trade and international exchanges. It also serves as a gateway for tourists travelling between Vietnam and China, while linking borderland exploration with other destinations across Quang Ninh. Since the beginning of the year, more than 900,000 passenger crossings have been recorded at Mong Cai International Border Gate. The locality’s appeal also stems from well-known destinations such as Tra Co Beach, Sa Vi Cape, Tra Co Mangrove Forest and the Binh Ngoc area. It is also home to a diverse range of historical sites and religious landmarks, including Tra Co Communal House, Nam Tho Pagoda and Mong Cai Church, as well as other sites associated with local history. Together, these assets provide a foundation for developing cultural and spiritual tourism.
Looking ahead, developing the night-time economy is one of Mong Cai 1 Ward’s priorities. Plans include developing tourism sites and encouraging dining, shopping and entertainment services, alongside locally distinctive products, to enrich visitor experiences and better cater to tourists’ spending needs. Bringing together the locality’s strengths in border trade, coastal and island tourism, culture and cuisine to create appealing tourism products, while improving service quality and protecting the environment, will be key to sustainable tourism development in Mong Cai 1 Ward. This will help create more jobs, raise local incomes and give fresh impetus to the border area’s service economy.
By Hoang Quynh
