Lam Dong tourism develops a series of travel experiences
From Mui Ne, tourism products are being expanded through a connected route stretching from Ta Cu Mountain to Phu Quy Special Administrative Zone. The combination of trekking, nature exploration, and island tourism offers new experiences, contributing to sustainable tourism development and attracting younger visitors.
Expanding adventure tourism at Ta Cu mountain
From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can easily reach the starting point of the journey at Ta Cu Mountain, home to the 694-metre-high Noc Tru Peak.
The area stands out for its rich primary forest ecosystem, majestic natural landscapes and notable spiritual sites such as Linh Son Truong Tho Pagoda and the 49-metre-long reclining Buddha statue.
Beyond its role as a spiritual tourism destination, Ta Cu Mountain is being developed as a hub for adventure tourism, particularly trekking to reach Noc Tru Peak. This new product has attracted a large number of young travellers who enjoy exploration and physical activity.
To prepare for the trekking trip, Do Huu Thuy, a mountain guide at Ta Cu Mountain Tourist Area, led participants in warm-up exercises and reminded more than 20 members of the group: “Stay close together and do not split off on your own, as it’s easy to get lost.”
With extensive experience exploring trekking routes, Thuy shared: “Conquering Noc Tru Peak is an exciting experience, but it requires good physical fitness and skills. The route is not simple—there are no clear trails, and climbers must navigate steep rock formations and dense forest to reach the summit.”
The trekking route to the summit is approximately 5 km long and takes around four hours on average. The initial section is relatively easy with gentle terrain, while later stages become more challenging, featuring steep slopes, rocky paths and narrow trails through dense forest, requiring both physical health and skill.
Along the journey, visitors can experience a diverse ecosystem with more than 1,000 plant species and a variety of rare animals. Ancient trees, lush vegetation and wild orchids create a unique and captivating landscape.
Van Quang Liem, a visitor from Quang Ngai Province, said: “What impressed me most along the route to Noc Tru Peak were the intertwined clusters of ancient trees, which formed a majestic and resilient canopy.”
“Every few metres, you come across clusters of such trees, alongside carpets of wild orchids and many unusual plant species, creating a unique landscape,” Liem added, describing the trekking trip as a memorable experience set amid lush greenery and the distinctive beauty of the primary forest.
According to Nguyen Tan Chinh, Director of Ta Cu Mountain Tourism Joint Stock Company, the number of visitors and experience-seeking travelers has increased significantly since the beginning of 2026 compared to the same period last year. In particular, trekking tours to Noc Tru Peak have recorded notable growth.
Developing a Series of Sea-and-Island Tourism Experiences
After exploring the mountains, visitors can continue their journey to Mui Ne for coastal tourism experiences. From there, tours connecting to Phu Quy Island are gradually being established, forming a continuous tourism chain from mainland to island.
Located about 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet, Phu Quy Special Administrative Zone—formed by merging Long Hai, Ngu Phung and Tam Thanh communes—covers over 18 km² and has a population of around 32,000. The area hasstrong potential for marine-based economic development, particularly tourism.
Phu Quy attracts visitors with its pristine beauty, crystal-clear waters and rich marine ecosystem. Key attractions include the Sovereignty Flagpole, Bai Nho – Ganh Hang, Cao Cat Mountain, Linh Son Pagoda, Hon Tranh islet and other scenic sites. Activities such as coral diving, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and island exploration are increasingly popular.
Nguyen Thanh Phong of Phu Quy Tourist said that in recent times, tours to explore Hon Tranh Island (about 1.5 km from Phu Quy) have consistently been chosen by visitors. Hon Tranh attracts tourists with its pristine beauty and majestic landscapes, reminiscent of scenes from famous dinosaur films.
Currently, the locality has a system of high-speed boats connecting Phan Thiet and Phu Quy, along with canoe services for island tours, largely meeting the travel needs of both residents and visitors. Accommodation, dining and tour services are also being upgraded in an environmentally friendly way.
Le Hong Loi, Chairman of the Phu Quy Special Administrative Zone People’s Committee, said: “Tourism development is oriented towards being green, clean and sustainable, closely linked to the conservation of natural resources and the improvement of service quality.”
With strengthened connectivity between Ta Cu Mountain, Mui Ne and Phu Quy, Lam Dong is gradually forming a distinctive forest–sea–island tourism axis. This linkage not only diversifies tourism products but also expands markets, enhances competitiveness and positions tourism as a key economic sector for Phu Quy in the near future.