Traveling west from Central Hue at dawn, we followed the route winding through mountain ranges as the pace of city life gradually gave way to the vast greenery of the Truong Son Mountains. After more than 70 kilometers of steep passes, A Luoi 1 commune emerged, quiet and closely connected to nature.
In a stilt house beside A Lin Stream in Ta Ay Ta village, Ho Thuong Liu (born in 1993) shared his story. The clear, cool stream has long flowed through the village and was an integral part of his childhood. Even during his school years, he envisioned developing an eco-tourism model based on this natural setting.
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A large number of visitors choose the A Lin Stream Ecotourism Area, especially during holidays or hot summer days. |
Graduating in 2017 from Hanoi-based National University, the young Bru-Van Kieu man initially found stable employment in the city. However, he decided to return home, aiming to create economic opportunities and provide jobs for local residents as many young people had left rural areas for urban centers.
His early efforts were marked by challenges, including limited capital and lack of experience, leading to several setbacks. After a period of reconsideration, he developed the A Lin Stream Ecotourism Area. The model focuses on community-based tourism while preserving local identity, featuring traditional stilt houses, local cuisine, and the cultural practices of the Bru–Van Kieu people.
Over time, A Lin Stream has become a destination known to visitors from Hue and beyond, particularly those interested in experiential travel and indigenous culture. Visitors not only come for the scenery but also to experience daily life alongside local residents. A visitor from Hue, Nguyen Thi Mai, noted that the services are simple yet authentic, with experiences closely tied to local life.
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Visitors are excited to experience activities at the A Lin Stream Ecotourism Area. |
The ecotourism site now covers more than 50,000 square meters, welcoming over 15,000 visitors annually and generating approximately VND 350 million in revenue. It has created jobs for more than 30 local workers in areas such as service, food preparation, cleaning, and tour guidance. In addition to stable monthly incomes, workers receive meals, helping reduce living costs while improving awareness of tourism practices, environmental protection, and cultural preservation.
According to Le Hoang Vu Hai Quang, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of A Luoi 1 commune, the locality is promoting community-based tourism linked to its natural and cultural advantages. Models such as A Lin Stream are being prioritized for investment, promotion, and organization under cooperative structures. These initiatives have created employment for dozens of local workers, helping address job shortages and gradually retain the local youth workforce. Local authorities plan to continue supporting and expanding suitable models, linking tourism development with cultural preservation to achieve sustainable growth in ethnic minority areas.
The A Lin Stream Ecotourism Area has become a popular destination, especially during holidays and hot weather, attracting visitors seeking natural landscapes and authentic local experiences.
Translated by Tran Hoai