(HBO)- In Da Bia village, Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district, a ceremony was held to announce that Da Bia village has received the ASEAN Community Tourism Award. The representatives of AOP Vietnam attended the ceremony.

Being authorized from the Minister of Culture
– Sports and Tourism, the Vice Chairman of Da Bac People's Committee awarded
the ASEAN Community Tourism Award to households who are doing community tourism
in Da Bia village, Tien Phong commune (Da Bac).
Da Bia Community Tourist Resort is one of
three resorts of the whole country that won the ASEAN Community Tourism Award
in 2018. The award is presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in 2019. Xom
Da Bia is a community village of Muong ethnic people.
The cultural space and natural landscapes are
still original there. Da Bia, a beautiful and poetic natural landscape, is
located close to the lake of Hoa Binh hydropower plant. Discovering Da Bia,
tourists will experience rowing, rafting fishing and learning the culture and
people. Currently, Da Bia village has 5 households doing community tourism.
Since 2014, Da Bia hamlet has welcomed 183 delegations, attracting 2,110
domestic and international visitors. In 2018, revenue from tourism of Da Bia
village is about 1 billion VND.
ASEAN Community Tourism Awards have affirmed
that the quality and professionalism of Da Bia community tourism has met ASEAN
standards. This is an opportunity for Da Bia to promote and introduce the
cultural and human characteristics and the unique tourism activities to domestic
and international travelers.

Delegates in the Announcement Ceremony of Da
Bia community tourism receiving the ASEAN Community Tourism Award are
participating in boat racing games.
The performance team of Da Bia hamlet, Tien
Phong commune (Da Bac) welcomes Da Bia community tourism when receiving the
ASEAN Community Tourism Award.
Boasting diverse terrain, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, Cao Phong district is increasingly asserting its place on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. The district is renowned for its stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, a crystal-clear hydropower lake, and the unique cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.