(HBO) - As part of a provincial programme to support community tourism destinations in the area around Hoa Binh Lake, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has just completed the construction of and handed over a road and the yard of the local community house in Ngoi hamlet, Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac) with a total cost of over 1 billion VND. In addition, musical instruments, sound equipment and national costumes were presented to the commune's artistic team.
A 160m long road and the community house's yard of Ngoi hamlet, Suoi Hoa
commune (Tan Lac) have just been built to serve the needs of people and
tourists.
Bui Van Hien, a local engaged in community tourism,said the new road and
yard have given a facelift for the village, facilitating travelling and
sightseeing.
In addition to support from the province,households engaged in community
tourism in Hoa Binh Lake tourist area receiving attention and help from donors
to upgrade and renovate facilities. An example is a community tourism project
in Da Bac district, which got financial and technical help from AOP, an
Australian NGO. Specifically, participating households were provided with
interest-free loans to renovate their houses and buying necessary equipment.
Local authority also opened training classes for locals who want to know more
about hospitality business model.
Bui Thi Niem, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said
from 2017 to now, tourism infrastructure and facilities in the Hoa Binh Lake
tourist area have received considerable investment. Every year, investment
priority is also given to local amateur artists of traditional arts at tourist
sites to serve tourists.
Hoa Binh also invests in providing free wifi coverage for the area to meet the
information and communication needs of tourism business units and tourists. At
this point, Hoa Binh Lake tourist area has about 300 tourist boats, 107
accommodation establishments, including 14 hotels, 32 motels and 61 community
motels, creating jobs for about 1,200 workers, including more than 720 direct
jobs and 500 indirect jobs./.
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.