A commune is a border highland with an 87% human population who is the ethnic minority. In the past few years, Hai Son commune (Mong Cai city) has become well-known as a fascinating community destination. 

Hai San commune has effectively used its advantages with a lot of significant tourism products. Mr. Ninh Van Sang, Chairman of the Commune People’s Committee said: “The tourism of Hai Son commune has always taken care of the city in the past few years. We have managed to build, propagate and promote the local tourism, in which the spiritual tourism is a basis to develop community and experience tourism.

When traveling to Hai Son, there are many attractive destinations and experiences tourists must come and try such as visiting Po Hen national historic relic area, bright Po Hen paint village, Dao ethnic miroity’s houses, Panai mountain or enjoying traditional dishes like spring fish, black duck, violet blutinous rice “banh chung”, forest honey….

A leader of Mong Cai city visits booths selling typical products at Po Hen fair (Photo: Quang Ninh Online)

Community tourism in Hai Son commune was approved by the province in the Sustainable Community Tourism Development Project in the province (Decision No. 4839/QD-UBND dated 29/12/2020). Since 2021, the city has invested, renovated and embellished facilities with a budget of over 700 million VND; community tourism initially attracted tourists.

Of the 4 routes and 15 tourist attractions of Mong Cai City, Hai Son is located in route 3: Mong Cai City Center – Po Hen Memorial (including tourist attractions: Mong Cai International Border Gate, Bac Luan Bridge, Milestone 1369, Po Hen Fort Heroes and Martyrs Memorial Area, Xa Tac Temple, shopping at markets and commercial centers).

Community tourism in Hai Son commune was approved by the province in the Sustainable Community Tourism Development Project in the province (Decision No. 4839/QD-UBND dated 29/12/2020). (Photo: Quang Ninh Online)

Po Hen historic relic area is one of the vital relics of Mong Cai city, which has a crucial value and position in the cultural, spiritual life of its citizens. Mong Cai City People’s Committee coordinated with border military headquarters implemented managing works to bring into play its tradition and become an important destination of the city. In addition, a border myrtle festival was organized 3 times from June 2022, which grew into a remarkable part of special tourism Mong Cai paint, holding thousands of locals and visitors and opening a big chance to develop community tourism, enhance people’s lives. Besides, in November 2023 Hai Son commune recovered the Po Hen fair that was a valuable traditional market to exchange goods between locals and those of Than San village (China). 

In the early 2024 to 15th September, there were 150.000 tourist arrivals who traveled to Hai Son commune. “In the upcoming time, we will encourage local to create new animals and trees serving tourists; repair and raise houses and gardens, along with green, fresh and nice landscapes; making “check-in” places to photo; constitute a media team to advertise the destination in the internet and social media; preserve and bring into play cultural tradition of ethnic minorities… Mr. Ninh Van Sang share.

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Chung nhan Tin Nhiem Mang