(HBO) – Bestowed with stunning landscapes coupled with perfect weather all year round, Buoc village in Mai Chau district’s Xam Khoe commune is an ideal destination for nature lovers.
Visitors study traditional brocade weaving of the Thai ethnics in Buoc village,
Xam Khoe commune in Mai Chau district
Buoc village is located 25 kilometre from the centre of Mai Chau district, is
home to more than 130 families belonging to the Thai ethnic minority group.
Coming to the village, visitors will be impressed by its tranquil sceneries
with lush carpet of palm trees, fresh Xia stream, beautiful terraced rice
fields, as well as specialties of the Thai and Muong ethnics.
Besides, the locality’s standout culture is what makes visitors keen to come
back.
According to Chairman of the communal People’s Committee Pham Van Phong, the
commune has carried out the project "The Thai people develop tourism” for
years, and it helps the locality to tape its tourism and culture potentials.
A dancing and singing organisation was set up with 12 artists who are able to
deliver xoe dance and sing Thai songs, he added.
Currently, there are 20 homestays in Buoc Village, which is quite close to such
popular destinations as Bao La, Cun Pheo, Hang Kia and Pa Co. However, Buoc
village is a more favourable place since visitors have an opportunity to find
out local rice cultivation practice.
Nguyen Dieu Linh, a student from Hanoi, said that although she visited Mai Chau
district a couple of times, she wanted to come back Buoc village to enjoy fresh
air and local culture, as well as indulge herself in the simple life here.
Linh said she felt more energised when spending her time there.
Head of Buoc village Luong Van Tran said that the Thai group’ tradition has
been promoted during the Lunar New Year, including cake making and cultural
performances./.
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.
