The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
A contestant from Hang Kia community tourism site, Mai Chau district impresses judges with his guiding skills.
The event aimed to honor tour guides who connect visitors with the region's rich history, cultural heritage, traditions, and local attractions, including historical sites, cuisine, and customs.
The competition featured two segments, one in tour guiding skills and the other in personal talents. The contestants demonstrated good skills, creativity, and confidence in introducing their chosen destinations. Some stood out for their poise and expertise, delivering impressive and memorable presentations.
The event provided a vibrant platform for professional development, allowing local tour guides to exchange experiences, enhance their skills, and strengthen their role as representatives of the province's tourism. It also aimed to elevate the overall quality of tour guiding in the region and boost the province’s appeal to domestic and international travelers.
The organising committee awarded three first prizes, three second prizes, and four third prizes. The top performers were Nguyen Dieu Linh from the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant in Hoa Binh city; Nguyen Thi Ngan from Dong Thech Ancient Tombs in Kim Boi district; and Dinh Thi Hang from Tan Lac district.
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.
