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Tourism as a Catalyst for Spurring SocioEconomic Development along the GMS Economic Corridors
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The end nodes of the NSEC already attract over 30 million international tourists + 90 million domestic tourists Total international tourism is forecast to exceed 58 million and domestic by + 150 million by 2020 An increasing share of this will visit tourist destinations and attractions in the NSEC
Private car ownership in the GMS countries is forecast to rise more than 1000% in the next 20 years (PATA). One outcome of this is that touring by private vehicle will become a major form of tourism within the region, as it is in Europe, North America and Australasia. The NSEC will facilitate this new form of tourism.
Activity
Border facility improvements at Chiang Khong (to Lao PDR), and Mae Sai (to Myanmar) Border facility improvements at Boten (to PRC) and at Huay Xai (to Thailand) Border facility improvements at Mong La (to PRC) and Tachilek (to Thailand) Border facilitiy improvements at Mohan (to Lao PDR), Mengla (to Myanmar), Hekou (to Viet Nam) Visa on arrival & Border Pass available Visa on arrival & Border Pass available Not clear
Lao PDR
Myanmar
PRC-Yunnan
PRC-Guangxi
Border facility improvements at Pingxiang (to Viet Nam) Border facility improvement at Dong Dang (to PRC), and at Lao Cai (PRC)
Viet Nam
Although much progress has been made in improving cross border arrangements, the smooth flow of tourists is still impeded by need to secure visas or passes before departure when crossing into China, Myanmar, and Viet Nam
Current Model for Developing Tourist Driven Economic Opportunities An Opportunistic Model
Gateway Node
Waterfall
Gateway Node
Scenic Lookout
Forest Area
This approach ResortTourism can help provide livelihood opportunites for communities living adjacent to the NSEC
PRC-Yunnan
Menglun Botanic Gardensaccess + site improvements
PRC-Guangxi
Zijiang-Bajiaozhai Scenic Spot in Ziyan Countyaccess + site improvements
Viet Nam
Bac Kan Cultural heritage Center, Bac Kan Provincevisitor and interpretation center
Nam Eng Cave Complexaccess + facilities Vat Mahaphot Ancient Site access + facilities Nam Pahe Scenic Viewpointaccess + facilities
Mengyuan Village & Limestone Cave access + site improvements Moxie VillageSite access + site improvements Shang Yong national Protected Area Ecotourism Porjectaccess + site improvements Aini Village and Mineral Springs Siteaccess + site improvements
Longji Terraced Fields in Longsheng Countyaccess + site improvements Jinxiu Dayaoshan Scenic Siteaccess + site improvements Huanshan Cliff Paintings Scenic Siteaccess + restoration & conservation + site visitor improvements Youyi Pass Historic Site in Pingxiang Countyaccess + restoration & conservation + site visitor improvements
Development is proceeding on many sites in the NSEC but there is a need to ensure that these are sustainable, and build the capacity of local comunities to participate
The Way Forward: NSEC Tourism Development Linking Tourism Destinations and Circuits that are Purpose Designed
Gateway Node
Cultural Heritage Destination Ecotourism Destination ResortTourism This approach can make considerable contributions to broadbased socioeconomic development and poverty reduction
Gateway Node
Rural Tourism Destination
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