(HBO) – As the COVID-19 pandemic has been gradually controlled, more and more tourists have chosen Son Thuy commune in Mai Chau district as a destination for their holidays, with the number of visitors to the locality since the beginning of this year estimated at 20,000.
With the locality’s exploitation of its potential and
available advantages to develop ecological, community-based and experience
tourism, Son Thuy promises to become an ideal destination for tourists to
explore ethnic cultural identities, and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape
of the northwestern mountainous region.
A panorama of Mai Chau Hideaway Lake Resort in Suoi
Lon hamlet, Son Thuy commune (Mai Chau)
Son Thuy commune has five hamlets adjacent to Hoa Binh lake,
whose advantages are unspoiled natural landscapes, fresh and cool climate, and
convenient transport. It is also home to the Muong, Dao, Thai, Mong, Kinh and
Tay ethnic groups, creating unique features, customs and habits of each ethnic
group in terms of cuisine, cultural lifestyles and costume.
In addition to focusing on exploiting the strength of
ecotourism, many households have invested capital in improving facilities and
building community-based tourist sites. The commune currently has seven
households involved in homestay service in Suoi Lon, Khan Ha and San Sop
hamlets. Visiting here, tourists can learn about cultural identities and
traditional customs and habits of ethnic groups; visit caves, experience
kayaking and trekking; and enjoy local dishes.
Bui Van Dong, Chairman of the commune People's Committee
said: "Making the most of potential and available advantages to develop
tourism into a spearhead economic sector has helped raise people's incomes and
promote economic development. In the coming time, the commune’s Party Committee
and authorities will continue to strengthen the promotion to attract more
investors in tourism development”.
He expressed his hope to receive funding to upgrade
essential infrastructure systems such as electricity, roads and water for daily
activities, and create more unique tourism products, attracting tourists to
visit and experience./.
Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
April 30th and May 1st with 5 days off is the ideal time for families to choose the relaxing destinations and find a peaceful place. Thanks to the advantage of convenient transportation, mountainous terrain with wild beauty, cool climate, the resorts and health care areas in Hoa Binh province attract tourists on this occasion.
Currently, the tourism products of Yen Thuy district are mainly the festival and spiritual tourism. In addition to ensuring a civilized lifestyle in the religious activities, the party committees and the local authorities at all levels always focus on preserving the value of historical, cultural relics and festivals associated with exploiting tourism strengths.
The picturesque scenery of Hoa Binh Lake has endowed its tourism site with a unique allure. In recent years, localities have been harnessing the potential of the lake area and domestic and international tourists have chosen the site for sightseeing and leisure journeys.
The Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030, focusing on developing synchronous and modern technical facilities, and high-quality and branded tourism products imbued with national cultural identities. The tourist site also aims to become the largest tourist centre in the province, and one of 12 key tourist areas in the Northern midland and mountainous region
On April 5th, in Hoa Binh city, the Tourism Association of Hoa Binh province and Tourism Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province jointly organized a conference to promote cooperation and tourism development. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.