Cu Lao Cham entrance fee remains 70,000 VND per person

The Da Nang City People's Council has passed a resolution to keep the entrance fee for the Cu Lao Cham Nature Reserve unchanged at 70,000 Vietnamese dong per person. This decision ensures the continued funding for the conservation efforts of this ecologically significant area.

The resolution outlines several categories of individuals who will be exempt from the fee. These include people with disabilities who possess valid confirmation, individuals eligible for cultural incentives under Prime Minister's Decision No. 170/2003/QD-TTg, and children under 16. Additionally, seniors aged 60 and above, those from poor and near-poor households as defined by government standards, diplomatic guests, and citizens residing in Tan Hiep commune will not be required to pay the entrance fee.

Furthermore, the council has designated specific public holidays when all visitors will be granted free entry to the reserve. These include the four-day Tet Nguyên Đán (Lunar New Year) period, Da Nang Liberation Day on March 29, the anniversary of UNESCO recognizing Cu Lao Cham as a World Biosphere Reserve on May 26, and Vietnam's National Day on September 2.

The resolution takes effect from June 10. Cu Lao Cham, an archipelago located about 30 minutes by speedboat from Hoi An, is home to approximately 2,500 residents who primarily rely on tourism and fishing. The area is noted for its well-preserved natural environment, with residents actively participating in conservation efforts, which are seen as crucial for their livelihoods through tourism.