On 28/4, the Phong Nha People's Committee announced it had launched a campaign to address tourist harassment, reckless motorbike driving, and encroachment on traffic safety corridors in the area. This initiative aims to ensure security and order and preserve the local tourism image.

A person distributing flyers inviting tourists for food and accommodation. Photo: Phong Nha Commune.

Recently, authorities reported frequent gatherings of motorbike taxi drivers and staff from food and beverage establishments at key intersections, such as the Xuan Son Ferry Market crossroads and the Ho Chi Minh Road junction leading to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang Tourist Area. Upon spotting tourist cars, these individuals drive motorbikes at high speeds, swerving and tailing vehicles, distributing flyers, and soliciting for food and accommodation.

Phan Hai Ha, chairman of Phong Nha commune, stated that the aggressive driving to solicit and compete for customers not only violates urban order but also breaks the law. This behavior affects traffic safety and Phong Nha's international tourism brand.

"This harassment creates an unpleasant experience for tourists", he said, adding that the encroachment on roadways and sidewalks, unauthorized display of goods, and illegal placement of advertising signs are also recurring in the commune's central area.

Commune Chairman Phan Hai Ha works with businesses to commit to no harassment or sidewalk encroachment. Photo: Phong Nha Commune.

The Phong Nha People's Committee also held direct meetings with businesses along the Xuan Son Ferry Market crossroads, requiring them to sign commitments. These commitments ensure they will not allow staff or related individuals to drive motorbikes to solicit customers, nor encroach on roadways or sidewalks for business. They must also strictly comply with urban order and traffic regulations.

Local authorities stated they will patrol, inspect, and strictly penalize violations to build a civilized, safe, and friendly tourism environment.

A person on a motorbike follows a car to solicit. Photo: Phong Nha Commune.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is located across several communes in Quang Tri province. This area of limestone mountains spans approximately 201,000 hectares, featuring about 500 caves and the northern Truong Son (Annamite) ecosystem. Its notable characteristics include limestone formations, caves, underground rivers, and rare flora and fauna.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site under geological and geomorphological criteria in 2003. It received a second recognition as a World Natural Heritage site under biodiversity and ecological criteria in 2015.

In the first three months of 2026, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park welcomed over 155,000 visitors, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Domestic visitors accounted for over 89,000, up 2%, while international visitors totaled 65,000, an 11% increase.

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