(HBO) - Cao Phong district welcomed 188,475 visitors in the first nine months of 2020, a year-on-year slump of 53 percent, raking in 13.15 billion VND (564,270 USD). Of the total, 92 were foreigners.
The district has enhanced communications to
promote images and cultural identity in mass media, launched tourism programmes
and projects in the locality to attract tourists.
Infrastructure and facilities at
accommodation establishments have been upgraded and dining services met
tourists’ demand. Due attention has been paid to training for tourism human
resources.
Since the start of the year, the district
arranged refresher courses on culture, sports, tourism and family planning, and
rural tourism in association with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports
and Tourism for the two hamlets of Rom Khanh in Thach Yen commune and Mo in
Binh Thanh commune./.
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.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.