Famous for the time-colored titled-roof bridge with the night market fair taking place on the 16th day of every month in Lunar Calendar, besides being a destination for tourism and event promotion, Thanh Toan titled-roof bridge (Thuy Thanh Commune, Huong Thuy Town) is also recognized as one of ten most attractive destinations of community-based tourism by ASEAN.

With an aim to keep on developing this kind of tourism, in addition to festivals, folk games, fishing and boat racing on Nhu Y river, etc., currently, some local people in Thuy Thanh have been launching products that help tourists expand their experiences when acting as real farmers, experiencing daily activities of local people in this place, then gathering to enjoy the countryside specialties caught by themselves in a peaceful space, which cannot find out in a bustling city.

Below are some of the pictures depicting one day experiencing as real farmers when coming to community-based tourism in Thuy Thanh:

According to the statistics, Thuy Thanh witnesses an average of over 100 tourists coming a day. Most of them just come for a visit and taking pictures. However, it was just a story of the past because recently, the locality and local people have carried out many interesting tourism models to solicit tourists.

According to the statistics, Thuy Thanh witnesses an average of over 100 tourists coming a day. Most of them just come for a visit and taking pictures. However, it was just a story of the past because recently, the locality and local people have carried out many interesting tourism models to solicit tourists

Bailing water under the shady bamboo trees – the thing that many people just know through books

Bailing water under the shady bamboo trees – the thing that many people just know through books

Fishing junk racing is one of the most interesting activities of Thuy Thanh community-based tourism, contributing to creating highlights, laughter and excitement for visitors

Fishing junk racing is one of the most interesting activities of Thuy Thanh community-based tourism, contributing to creating highlights, laughter and excitement for visitors

Being fascinating to pack banh loc (tapioca dumplings) with local people and enjoy the self-made products

Being fascinating to pack banh loc (tapioca dumplings) with local people and enjoy the self-made products

Harvesting organic vegetables

Harvesting organic vegetables

Without an eye-catching appearance, catfish grilled in a bamboo tube is still an extremely delicious and attractive dish

Without an eye-catching appearance, catfish grilled in a bamboo tube is still an extremely delicious and attractive dish

A flock of galeeny chickens is reared in free-range style

A flock of galeeny chickens is reared in free-range style

Taking a walk, contemplating the scene of the countryside in a peaceful space is also an interesting thing

Taking a walk, contemplating the scene of the countryside in a peaceful space is also an interesting thing

Finishing an experiencing day with various attractive activities, gathering in a meal with hand-cooked specialties will be the unforgettable impressions when coming to Thuy Thanh to experience acting as real farmers

Finishing an experiencing day with various attractive activities, gathering in a meal with hand-cooked specialties will be the unforgettable impressions when coming to Thuy Thanh to experience acting as real farmers.

By Han Dang