Traditional crafts have become a source of income as well as a means of preserving cultural identity. Photo: VNA

Cao Bang has developed five experiential routes, turning the geopark into an “open-air museum” where communities help protect heritage while providing tourism services. Visitor numbers have grown by an average of 20-30% annually outside the pandemic period, with tourism spreading beyond established attractions.

Residents in Lung Dia Tren hamlet, Quang Yen commune restore and develop the craft of making traditional handmade paper to cater to tourists. Photo: VNA 

Traditional crafts have become a source of income as well as a means of preserving cultural identity. Photo: VNA