(HBO) - In the first 6 months of 2019, Hoa Binh province welcomed 2,050,000 tourists, gaining 68% of the year plan, increasing more than 400,000 turns of tourists compared to the same period in 2018.
In particular, there were 180,000 international visitors and 1,870,000 domestic visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at 1,200 billion VND, reaching 60% of the year plan.
In the coming time, Hoa Binh province continues to pay attention to developing tourism. The province implements the cooperation program for tourism development in eight northwest provinces in 2019. Organizing cultural and tourism week to honor the cultural values, land and people of Hoa Binh in early November 2019.
Hoa Binh Province also continues to attract participation and spread the influence of competitions "Beautiful photos promoting Hoa Binh Lake in 2019" and the contest "Introducing Clips for Hoa Binh Lake, 2019" .
Covering an area of over 52,000 hectares spanning districts of Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong, Da Bac, and Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh lake has strong potential for tourism development. In recent years, thanks to the attention of local Party Committees and authorities as well as support from international organisations, the advantages of tourism in the lake area have been utilised.
Mai Chau is a mountainous district and home to many ethnic groups such as Thai, Muong, Kinh, Mong, Dao, and Tay with distinctive cultural identities, creating a diverse and unique cultural treasure. Aware of its advantages, the district has paid attention to the preservation and promotion of ethnic groups’ cultural values so that culture will become a leverage for tourism and contribute to socio-economic development and life quality improvement.
According to the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Planning and Investment, in Hoa Binh Lake tourist area, there are currently 16 licensed or certified service, cultural and tourism investment projects with a land use area of about 1,444 hectares, and a total capital of over 3.3 trillion VND (133.5 million USD). In addition to investment attraction, the province is speeding up the implementation of projects so as to realise a goal of developing Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national one.
These days, tourist attractions in Mai Chau district, especially those highlighted by the charming and romantic white Ban (Bauhinia) flower blossoms, are attracting a large number of visitors from across the country. Visiting these sites, tourists can immerse themselves in the pristine and majestic beauty of nature.
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