A blistering excerpt from “Elephant Doctor” paints the forest as a stage for human vice. Educated tourists, armed with fried snacks and liquor, treat the wilderness like a picnic ground—an act the narrator calls “man’s depravity.”

Da Lat, Vietnam’s emerging green tourism hub, is setting its sights on becoming Asia’s leading creative and eco-friendly destination by 2030. This bold ambition reflects the city’s commitment to sustainable travel and its potential to transform tourism in Southeast Asia.