HBO - On June 22, 2017, the Party Committee of Hoa Binh province issued Resolution No.14-NQ/TU on the development of Hoa Binh lake into a national tourist area. Hoa Binh newspaper ran an interview with Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui Thi Niem on the issue
Da Bia community-based
tourist site in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district brings exciting experience
to tourists visiting Hoa Binh lake.
Reporter: Could you tell
more about tourism development potential of Hoa Binh lake?
Bui Thi Niem: Hoa Binh lake
is the largest artificial lake in Southeast Asia,
stretching 70km and covering 17 communes in five districts and city. It has 47
islands and islets, including 11 karst islands sprawling over 116ha and 36 mountain
islets covering nearly 160ha.
Apart from possessing charming
and poetic landscape, the lake area is imbued with distinctive cultures of such
ethnic groups as Muong, Tay, Dao, Thai, which
are opportunities to develop discovery, resort and community-based tourism.
Sitting in a special
geographical location, Hoa Binh lake lies in a tourism centre in the north,
neighboring Hanoi
and adjacent provinces, offering an edge to attract tourists.
Reporter: Could you please
elaborate key contents of the provincial Party Committee’s Resolution
No.14-NQ/TU on the development of Hoa Binh lake into a national tourist area?
Bui Thi Niem: The
provincial Party Committee’s Resolution No.14-NQ/TU set the goal of helping Hoa
Binh lake area initially meet the criteria required for a national tourist area
by 2020. Later by 2030, Hoa Binh lake tourist area will be turned into a
national tourist one with synchronous and modern technical infrastructure,
diverse and high-quality tourist products imbued with ethnic cultures, becoming
the largest tourist centre in Hoa Binh province and one of the 12 key tourist
areas in the northern midland region with discovery tours to experience the Muong
culture in combination with Hoa Binh lake ecological system.
The resolution set the goal
that Hoa Binh lake will welcome about 630,000 visitors by 2020; nearly 1
million by 2025; and roughly 1.6 million by 2030, including 90,000 foreigners.
Tourism revenue will near 200 billion VND by 2020, around 580 billion VND by
2025, and some 1.8 trillion VND by 2030.
Reporter: Thank you very
much!
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.