Medicinal herbs and tourism

(QNO) - The plan on medicinal herbs and tourism started in April 2019 in Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province. It is believed to promote the potential and strengths of the district, to help the local sustainable development.

Medicinal herbs, a typical tourism product of Nam Tra My.

Medicinal herbs such as Ngoc Linh ginseng, elettaria cardamomum, jiaogulan, cinnamon, and paris polyphylla are being planted more and more in Nam Tra My, which is a great interest of scientists and tourists. So, local authorities and people want to carry out tourism services that provide visitors with leisure travels in combination with the experiences in planting medicinal herbs. Besides, visitors can buy the products from medicinal herbs right at the local gardens.

Ecological and cultural tourism is also the strength of Nam Tra My thanks to its temperate climate and beautiful natural landscapes. Coming here, visitors can also enjoy the unique and typical foods prepared by Xe Dang ethnic people.

A natural landscape in Nam Tra My.

Besides, tourism development will help the local traditional craft villages revive and grow, creating jobs for the locals and improving their life; thereby it can contribute to the forest protection.

The plan will support farmers to develop their medicinal herb garden, upgrade and equip their houses in order to meet the demands on accommodations.

The plan on medicinal herbs and tourism in Nam Tra My.

At present, there are 16 households attending the plan which is carried concurrently in 10 communes of Nam Tra My district. The rest families are encouraged to take part in the plan.

The Nam Tra My district People’s Committee will provide the locals with capitals, techniques and technology in their production and manufacturing. The transport system here will also be upgraded to facilitate the travel.