(HBO) – Magnificent mountains, primeval forests, numerous caves, magical waterfalls, and traditional cultural values of ethnic groups have all been used to boost tourism in the upland district of Da Bac.
Ke hamlet, Hien Luong commune, is next to Hoa Binh Lake, which boasts a poetic natural
landscape. In the rainy season, the water creates breathtaking waterfalls. The
hamlet has 85 Muong ethnic households. It is an interesting destination for
domestic and foreign tourists.
Homestay site at Da Bia
hamlet, Tien Phong commune (Da Bac) operating effectively
Dinh Quy Huu, from one of
the three families providing homestay services in Ke commune said foreign
visitors mainly come from France,
Sweden, Japan and the Republic of Korea,
while domestic tourists are mostly young people. Tourists want to learn about
local customs. Besides tasting traditional specialties such as "ga doi”
(chicken), "ca ho” (fish), "mang chua” (sour bamboo shoots), "ruou can” and
"ruou hoang” (wine), visitors can join farming activities, as well as cook
rice, fish, dance, cycle around the hamlet, swim, and stroll. Visitors love
walking from Ke hamlet to Ngu and Mai hamlets in Hien Luong commune, crossing
Bieu mountain to Sung hamlet in Cao Son commune – where the Dao ethnic minority
people live. These tourism activities have helped residents increase their
income and have improved their awareness of preserving culture and protecting
the environment.
Head of the culture and
sport division Nguyen Van Hien said Da Bac district has welcomed many foreign
tourists to learn about lives of local people. The Australian Foundation for
the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific (AFAP) has boosted Da Bac tourism. The
foundation supported and trained some households in homestay tourism at Ke and
Da Bia hamlets. The district’s People’s Committee has implemented policies to
support the development of community-based tourism. The district has developed
more than 10 households to provide community tourism. The AFAP also plans to
assist two families in Sung hamlet in Cao Son commune to upgrade their houses,
clean the environment, and provide community tourism services. The foundation
has also worked with one Asian travel company to bring four delegations of
tourists to Sung hamlet in July. It plans to invite 2,000-2,500 foreign
visitors annually to learn about the Dao ethnic people in Cao Son commune. Da
Bac district is building a resolution on tourism development through 2030 as
part of Hoa Binh Lake
being developed into a national tourist site. The district will also take
advantage of assistance from the province and organisations to step up
popularisation of tourism potential, and implement policies to help businesses
to develop tourism, especially eco-tourism, resort tourism, and discovery
tourism. A positive sign is that many enterprises have conducted surveys to
build tourism products./.
By Lê Chung
Tan Lac district’s three highland communes of Quyet Chien, Ngo Luong, and Van Son sit at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level. Known for their wide forest coverage and rich biodiversity, the areas boast a cool, temperate climate in summer and is home to several scenic spots and caves recognised as provincial and national heritage sites. Besides, the region still preserves the cultural traditions of the Muong ethnic group, alongside a variety of agricultural products, which add to its unique appeal for visitors.
The survey on selecting and developing the new tourism products and tours.
On September 27th and 28th, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism collaborated with Hanoi Unesco Travel Club to organize a survey program to select and develop the new tourism products and tours that highlight the unique features of the lake region in Da Bac district. The survey group included the experts for developing the tourism product, the members of the Vietnam Travel Club, the Vietnam Travel Association, the representatives from businesses, travel companies, domestic and international tourism operators, and media agencies from both inside and outside the province.
Blessed with a stunning natural landscape, fresh air, and a unique cultural identity, Mai Chau district, where the Thai people make up over 60% of its population, has located itself on the Vietnamese tourism map with community tourism.
Leveraging the natural landscapes and the cultural identity of the ethnic minority communities, many rural areas in Hoa Binh province have developed the unique tourism products to promote rural tourism (RT).
Boasting stunning landscapes, and standout cultural traits, many localities across Hoa Binh province have developed unique offerings to bolster rural tourism.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh province hosted a conference on August 22 to evaluate the implementation of a project to develop Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national tourist area by 2025. Nguyen Van Toan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the steering committee for implementing the project, presided over the conference.
