HBO – Leading us to Trach spring, Bui Thi Chi in Ke village, Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district, said that it is a pride of the village as its beauty remains intact. Next to the spring is a protective forest which belongs to the Phu Canh nature reserve. Coming to the spring in summer, visitors all want to cross it, go fishing, catch crab and shrimp, or swim.
Family of Bui Thi Chi in Ke village,
Hien Luong commune prepares meals to welcome guests.
Huu
Thao homestay is named after Chi’s son and daughter-in-law. The house faces Hoa
Binh Lake, enjoys fresh air and can serve groups of up to 12 guests. She said: "Although
the income from the community tourism is not high, it is a great opportunity for
my family to improve our living conditions. At the same time, it also creates a
new way of thinking in developing economy of the younger generation”.
Ke
village is more than 10 km from Da Bac town. The village, located next to the
Hoa Binh reservoir, is home to locals of the Muong ethnic group. It has 85 households,
including three engaging in a homestay model as part of a community-based
tourism project.
Visiting
Ke village, tourists can enjoy the medicinal bathing service of the Dao people,
along with experiencing activities on the lake and walking around the village.
The village has attracted tourists from many places with the wild beauty of the
water and experiences close to the nature. Tourists can choose between cycling
and walking around the village on a small and beautiful path lined by bamboo
and next to the lake. The place is ideal for such activities as rafting and
kayaking. Vehicles between pick-up and drop-off points can also be arranged. All
the households providing homestay service are provided with life jackets for
guests. A typical feature of Ke village is traditional dishes of the Muong
ethnic group such as charcoal-roasted pork, salt-cured pork, fish, chicken
cooked with sour bamboo shoots, and rice in bamboo tube. After dinner, visitors
can participate in a bamboo pole dance or xoe, a signature dance of the locals.
Sanh
Thuan homestay is also one of the first guesthouses in Ke village. Located right
on the main road next to Ke spring, the stilt house of Bui Van Duong's family
was renovated since 2015. The homestay, named after Duong’s son, can serve from
8-10 guests./.
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.
