Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia

Mekong Tourism Newsletter – December 2024 Issue

Community-based tourism (CBT) in the Greater Mekong Subregion got a new boost: UN Tourism has named Bo Suak (Thailand), Tra Que Vegetable Village (Viet Nam), and Azheke (Yunnan, China) among its Best Tourism Villages for 2024!

These vibrant destinations showcase the beauty of sustainable, community-driven tourism. Bo Suak is famous for its pottery and local handicrafts, Tra Que thrives as Viet Nam’s green vegetable garden, and Azheke is a showcase of Yunnan’s most pristine rice terraces.

Explore how these villages are setting the standard for CBT in our latest newsletter.

🔗 Click the PDF file below to read the full story and learn about the latest positive developments in GMS tourism.

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