(HBO) - Mentioning Cao Phong district, tourists all over the country know that this is one of the four famous ancient Muong regions of the province, Bi is the first, Vang is the second, Thang is the third and Dong is the fourth. Muong Thang in Cao Phong has long been known as a land rich in traditional cultural identity. In the district there are beautiful and rich natural landscapes with many beauty spots containing the historical legends. This place also preserves the traditional beauty in the lifestyle, the customs, the house architecture of Muong community, promising to be an attractive destination.
The performance
team of Tien hamlet, Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong) are practicing performances
imbued with the identity of Muong ethnic group to welcome tourists.
For the type of community tourism,
coming to Muong Thang land, tourists can visit the community tourism sites in
Muong Giang Mo village in Binh Thanh commune or Tien hamlet in Thung Nai
commune. In particular, Giang Mo village has long been attracting domestic and
international tourists. In the village there are more than 100 traditional
stilt houses that still remain the original identity of the houses and the
lifestyle of Muong ethnic people. In Mo village, visitors can visit the
historical relics of the heroic tank destroyer, the hero Cu Chinh Lan.
There is
a monument depicting the image of the intelligent and brave hero on the road 6,
which is associated with the glorious victory of our army and people in Hoa
Binh Historic Campaign. In spring, coming to Cao Phong, tourists often choose
the spiritual tourism destinations such as Thac Bo Temple in the tourism chains
of Hoa Binh lake area. Leaving Thac Bo Temple, we arrive in Khanh Pagoda (Yen
Thuong Commune). On the journey to Khanh pagoda, we can visit Quen Ang pagoda
in Tan Phong commune, a historical relic associated with the legend of "The
Flower Garden in Coi Mountain” - a story in Mo epic - Mo Muong in Hoa Binh.
This is also the area which the district has restored Muong Thang Festival at
the beginning of the year. In particular, the cave populations of Dau Rong
mountain in zone 3, Cao Phong town, which was granted the monument of the
national level by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2012, is also
the focus chosen by many tourists on their journey to Cao Phong district.
With
a convenient area, which is about 500 meters from the National Road 6, a lot of
beautiful caves are linked together to form the populations such as the marble
Caves of Hoa Son, Khong Day cave, Nhan Long Mountain Cave, Phong Son Cave,
Water Cave and Thanh Thuy Cave. Along with the above tourism destinations,
coming to Cao Phong, visitors will immediately see a rich land of orange and
sugar cane gardens stretching like a green steppe.
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.
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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.
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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.
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