(HBO) – Hoa Binh Lake in Hoa Binh province with the beauty of mountain and water has become a favourite destination for many domestic and foreign visitors, as they have a chance to not only enjoy the peaceful spaces but also experience adventure games on the lake, including kayaking and rowing.
Tourists
excited to experience kayaking on Hoa Binh Lake.
Currently, in community-based tourism
villages around the Hoa Binh Lake such as Mo Hem and Duc Phong in Tien Phong
commune, Ke in Hien Luong commune of Da Bac district, and Ngoi in Suoi Hoa
commune in Tan Lac, homestay owners have invested in upgrading infrastructure
systems to preserve, restore and promote the cultural identity of their ethnic groups
and ensure environment protection.
At the same time, they have taken the advantage
of the lake to organize activities and games on the water such as rowing and
fishing, bringing new experience to tourists.
Lo Thi Trang, the owner of Lake View
Homestay in Tien Phong commune, said that one of the activities that draw the
highest number of tourists to community-based tourism villages in Da Bac is
kayaking and raft rowing.
In order to ensure safety for tourists, the
owners of homestays have equipped tourists with life vest and arranged rescue personnel
in rowing areas, while regularly examining and maintaining the boats to ensure
operational safety.
Before getting on board, visitors receive
guidance on how to row and get out of the boat. Even the first timerscan be
confident to row after being instructed and wearing life vest, Trang said.
Taking off her life vest after rowing
around, Nguyen Mai Lan, a visitor from Ninh Binh province, said exuberantly:
"It’s a big fun to row on the massive water area of the
lake. I feel like I’ve just completed a tough mission. We receive life vest and
instructions on basic rowing skills, while seeing rescuers around, which
brought us the feeling of safety to freely enjoy water activities.”/.
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.
