The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province on October 27 opened a training workshop on agricultural and rural tourism development in association with the new-style rural area building programme 2025.

Since July, Van Ho commune has welcomed over 20,000 visitors coming to explore and experience local culture, including nearly 1,500 international tourists.

The 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania was held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13 evening. At this event, the Moc Chau National Tourism Area in Son La province was once again recognised as "Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination 2025."

Between 2020 and 2025, Son La’s tourism sector has steadily affirmed its position, experienced strong development, and made significant contributions to the province’s socio-economic growth. Its breakthrough achievements in recent years stem from strategic vision and sound decisions, most notably Conclusion No. 94-KL/TU issued on January 23, 2021 by provincial Party Committee.

Since the beginning of this year, Son La province has welcomed more than 3.6 million visitors, earning total revenue of over 4.2 trillion VND (159.2 million USD).

In the first eight months of 2025, total revenue from accommodation, food services, tourism, travel, and other related services in the province reached nearly 7.38 trillion ($279.7 million).

The Miss Tourism Ethnic Vietnam 2025 pageant was launched at a press conference at Moc Chau Island Tourism Area on September 7. Attending the event were leaders of the Son La provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, representatives of sponsors, and domestic press agencies.

As Vietnam gears up for the National Day holiday on September 2, the Moc Chau National Tourism Area is emerging as a top destination, offering a blend of stunning landscapes, cultural richness, and unique culinary experiences.

To improve the quality of human resources serving rural tourism development at the Moc Chau National Tourism Area, over the past six months, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organised training courses to raise community-based tourism development capacity for 50 people.

In the past six months, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued 13 new tour guide licences, bringing the total number of licensed guides across the province to 36.

Since the beginning of this year, the Hang Tau Tourism Cooperative in Ta So hamlet, Moc Chau commune has welcomed over 20,000 tourists for sightseeing and experiential activities, increasing the monthly income of member households by 4–5 million VND (153-191 USD) each.

Located more than 15 km from the centre of Muong Coi commune, Suoi Chieu Lake at this time of year features emerald green water nestled among surrounding mountains. Its pristine, tranquil, and captivating beauty is drawing an increasing number of visitors seeking unique experiences.

The Son La provincial People’s Committee, in partnership with IGB Group, on July 8 officially launched a smart tourism app named “Son La Tour.”

With the growth of the tourism sector, the accommodation system across the province has continuously expanded in scale and diversified in type to suit the characteristics and potential of each locality. The quality has steadily improved, leaving positive impressions and attracting more visitors.

Nestled in a small valley surrounded by majestic pine forests, Hua Tat hamlet in Van Ho commune boasts beautiful natural landscapes and the distinctive cultural identity of the Mong ethnic people. In recent years, the locals have tapped into their natural and cultural advantages to develop community-based tourism while preserving their traditional culture.