[MY] Myanmar develops community-based tourism route along the Ayeyarwady linking to Mekong destinations

[MY] Myanmar is developing a community-based tourism route along the Ayeyarwady River, involving riverside villages in hosting visitors and showcasing local crafts and river life.

[MY] The route, supported by [Bộ Khách sạn và Du lịch Myanmar], is designed to spread tourism income to smaller communities that have not typically benefited from larger tour operators.

[MY] Kế hoạch kết nối khu vực

[MY] Officials say the long-term goal is to link the Ayeyarwady route with river and heritage tourism circuits elsewhere in the Mekong subregion, giving international visitors a wider choice of multi-country itineraries.

• [MY] Phát triển mô hình du lịch cộng đồng ven sông
• [MY] Đào tạo kỹ năng đón tiếp khách cho người dân địa phương
• [MY] Xây dựng kế hoạch kết nối với các tuyến du lịch sông Mê Công

[MY] Community representatives involved in the pilot said early visitor numbers have been modest but steady, with most guests arriving through small specialist tour operators.

[MY] Authorities plan to evaluate the pilot's economic impact on participating villages before considering wider expansion.