Ba Lua archipelago, a tourism highlight in Kien Giang. - Photo diemthamquan.com |
Specific plans for the projects have not yet been finalised.
Most of the projects are located in Ha Tien Town, while the rest are in other districts. Regarding Ha Tien, the Ministry of Planning and Investment is consulting on the draft decision of the Prime Minister on the establishment of Ha Tien border gate economic zone with a total area of 1,600ha, including four wards and one commune.
The Provincial People’s Committee noted that the project has not yet been planned and if investors or enterprises are interested, a survey will be adjusted and plans will be drawn up to support conditions for investment implementation.
The biggest investment project is My Duc Commune’s tourism service area in Ha Tien Town with an area of 39.11ha and investment capital of VND600 billion. The objective of the project is investing and developing sea and island tourism, landscapes and historical relics closely combined with Ha Tien International Border Gate Economic Zone.
The second largest investment project is the historic area and scenic Binh San Mountain in Ha Tien Town with a total area of 27.14ha and investment capital of VND340 billion. Departments of Kien Giang Province are planning this project on residential land, garden land, forest land and rice land. The site has not yet been cleared and no plans have been approved.
Another major project is Bai No Resort in Ha Tien Town with a total area of 13.3ha and investment capital of VND130 billion. The goal of the project is to invest in the development of high-quality eco-tourism, historical sites, landscapes and religious festivals.
In Ba Lua archipelago, Kien Luong District, the provincial People’s Committee called for investment in Ba Lua island resort with a total area of 100ha and investment capital of VND120 billion. The goal of the project is to invest in the development of types of beach tourism, ecotourism, sports and adventure activities.
Other smaller projects with investment capital of less than VND100 billion include Ta Lu - Mui Nai tourist resort in Ha Tien Town; renovating and expanding the beach of Mui Nai tourist area in Ha Tien Town; Bai Bang tourist area in Ha Tien Town; Bai Duong tourism area in Bình An Commune; historical and cultural tourist area Ba Tau, Go Quao District; and Mui Dua Ecotourism Resort in Kien Luong District.
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