Van Ban District will have three eco-tourism and resort sites: Khau Co Pass, Sinh Cha Pao, and Nam Kang Ho Tao Peak. Meanwhile, Lao Cai City has six eco-tourism, resort, and recreational sites spanning 8,198 hectares, including Nhac Son Hill, Bac Cuong Cultural Park, Dong Pho Moi, Dong 400 Van Hoa, Nam Ria Waterfall, and Ta Phoi.
The 16,000-ha project aims to develop three main types of tourism: eco-tourism, resort and health tourism, and adventure sports tourism.
Lao Cai has welcomed over 4 million visitors in the first four months of this year. Total tourism revenue exceeded VND13.6 trillion, up 52 percent compared to the same period in 2024.