Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son inspects a tourism project in Dinh Quan commune

On the afternoon of October 20, Le Truong Son, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, worked with Dinh Quan commune on the preparation of documents for the Ecotourism, Resort and Entertainment Investment Project in the forest environment lease area under the Tan Phu Protection Forest Management Board, and on local socio-cultural affairs.

The working session was attended by Nguyen Cao Cuong, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the commune Party Committee and Chairman of the Dinh Quan commune People’s Council, together with leaders of relevant departments, agencies and localities.

Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son, chairs the working session with Dinh Quan commune. Photo: Ngoc Lien

At the working session, representative of the Dinh Quan commune People’s Committee reported on the implementation of the instructions from Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son during the working session held on September 24, 2025, regarding the preparation of documents for the Ecotourism, Resort and Entertainment Investment Project in the forest environment lease area under the Tan Phu Protection Forest Management Board and the Da Chong Scenic Site.

Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son surveys the area at Mai Waterfall – Bau Nuoc Soi as part of the Forest Ecotourism Development Plan. Photo: Ngoc Lien

During the implementation of the Ecotourism, Resort and Entertainment Investment Project in the forest environment lease area under the Tan Phu Protection Forest Management Board and the Da Chong Scenic Site, the Dinh Quan commune People’s Committee reviewed all procedures and legal foundations in accordance with regulations; the relocation of households from land areas planned for commercial and service purposes under the 2021–2030 Ecotourism and Resort Development Scheme; and the management, preservation and promotion of the value of historical, cultural and scenic sites and local cultural works. At the same time, difficulties and obstacles were reported, along with several recommendations and proposed solutions

Nguyen Cao Cuong, Member of the provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Commune Party Committee and Chairman of the Dinh Quan commune People’s Council, speaks at the meeting with provincial leader. Photo: Ngoc Lien

At the working session, leaders of several provincial departments and sectors shared opinions related to land clearance, planning updates and Dong Nai’s forest ecotourism development strategy.

Vu Xuan Truong, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, speaks at the working session. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Delivering his directive speech at the working session, Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee Le Truong Son said that: the Mai Waterfall – Bau nuoc soi area, which has been designated for the Ecotourism, Resort and Entertainment Development Project, is a unique destination of Dong Nai and the Southeast region. In fact, this destination has been attracting visitors for many years. Therefore, the locality was requested to promptly carry out the necessary procedures to continue implementing the project and fully capitalize on its potential and strengths.

Nguyen Van Lam, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Construction, speaks at the meeting. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Regarding the Da Chong Scenic Site, Dinh Quan commune was requested to soon complete planning procedures and adopt a strategic vision for its development to fully harness the site’s advantages. In developing tourism products, attention should be given to creating historical narratives and visual imagery. The locality was urged to accelerate and implement projects in a proper and well-regulated manner, while the forest management unit must thoroughly review all contracts to ensure that their signing complies with legal regulations.

The provincial leadership acknowledged and fully endorsed, setting the target of achieving concrete results within this year. Relevant departments and agencies were assigned to support the commune in accelerating project implementation. The province stands ready to provide assistance so that the project can be launched as soon as possible.

Tran Vu Hoai Ha, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Finance, speaks at the working session. Photo: Ngoc Lien

The Ecotourism, Resort and Entertainment Project under the Tan Phu Protection Forest Management Board for the 2021–2030 period was approved by the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee in 2023 as part of the 2021–2030 Ecotourism, Resort and Entertainment Development Scheme. The Tan Phu Protection Forest Management Board has signed forest environment lease agreements with 10 tourism sites in Dinh Quan commune, covering an area of over 417 hectares. Currently, the forest management units and the lessees are carrying out subsequent procedures related to planning adjustments and supplements, as well as site clearance support and household relocation.

For the Da Chong National Scenic Site, the planning for conservation and promotion of the site’s values is being developed as a basis for inviting investors to participate in tourism development in accordance with legal regulations. The Dinh Quan commune People’s Committee is currently adjusting the land-use plan and the conservation plan for the Da Chong Scenic Site, with the goal of putting the project into operation in the near future.

By Ngoc Lien – Translated by Thu Hien, Thu Ha