From August 2 to 3, Chairman Ta Anh Tuan, along with leaders from various departments and sectors, conducted a field survey to explore tourism products at the Buon Don Suspension Bridge Tourist Area - Island Village (under the 2/9 Dak Lak Import-Export One Member Limited Liability Company) and Dak Lak Museum.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dak Lak Province, Ta Anh Tuan, along with leaders from various departments, conducted a survey of the Buon Don Suspension Bridge Tourist Area - Island Village. - Photo: Simexco Dak Lak 

During the visits, Chairman Ta Anh Tuan sought to understand the cultural characteristics and traditional customs of the local people, as well as to grasp the operational situation and the advantages and challenges in attracting tourists.

The delegation participated in cultural activities and learned about the traditional customs of the local residents. - Photo: Simexco Daklak

The Buon Don Suspension Bridge Tourist Area – Island Village is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Dak Lak Province, located in Buon Don Commune. This site is considered a key highlight in the province’s strategy for promoting green and sustainable tourism.

According to Simexco Dak Lak, the purpose of the survey was not only to evaluate the current status and potential of the tourist area, but also to demonstrate the provincial government’s strong commitment to the strategic vision pursued by Simexco Dak Lak. This vision focuses on responsible tourism that is ecological, community-based, experiential, and cultural — emphasizing harmony between people and nature.

Dak Lak Province is gradually transitioning from an elephant riding tourism model to educational, care, and interaction activities with elephants in a close and humane environment. - Photo: Simexco Daklak

Simexco Dak Lak’s tourism model aims to connect ethnic minority villages, offering tourists opportunities to deeply engage with local cultural life through authentic experiences in cuisine, folk arts, and traditional crafts.

Simexco Dak Lak is also strategically cooperating with Yok Don National Park to expand tourism routes that explore the dry forest and the Serepok River, while preserving unique natural ecosystems. The development of “responsible tourism with elephants” is gradually shaping a model that avoids elephant riding, focusing instead on educational activities, care, and humane interaction with elephants in a close and respectful environment.

The aim is to establish a multi-layered community tourism ecosystem, where local residents are not only storytellers but also active partners in development and beneficiaries of their cultural values. With this orientation, tourism is not merely a service but also a cultural bridge, an economic driver, and a journey to sustainably and respectfully preserve traditional values.

At Dak Lak Museum, Chairman Ta Anh Tuan explored artifacts and exhibitions related to ethnic culture, scenic spots, and historical events of the province.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Dak Lak Province, Ta Anh Tuan, has explored the exhibits displayed at the Dak Lak Museum - Photo: Dak Lak Museum 

As of July 31, 2025, the Dak Lak Museum has welcomed 78,390 visitors, including 1,928 international visitors and 76,462 domestic visitors.