(HBO) - Facing the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Cao Phong district has actively promoted the propaganda, the implementation of disinfection spray and epidemic prevention and control measures in the district.
At the same time, they have been
strengthening the propaganda, inspection and supervision of the prevention and
control of Covid-19 disease in tourism activities, festivals, monuments in the
district. Due to the complicated situation of the epidemic, it has greatly
affected the tourism industry of the country in general, in which the tourism
in Cao Phong district has also been significantly affected.
According to the statistics, by the end of
the first quarter of 2020, the total number of tourists visiting Cao Phong has
been estimated at over 90 thousand, decreasing by 50% compared to the same
period, of which, the number of international visitors is 28 turns and that of
domestic visitors is over 90 thousand turns. The tourism revenue has been
estimated at 7,300 million VND, decreased by 48% compared to the same period.
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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