(HBO) – The living standards of people in the Hoa Binh Lake area have been improved, reflecting changes in tourism activities in Cao Phong, Mai Chau, Da Bac, and Tan Lac districts and Hoa Binh city.
Hoa Binh Tourism Investment JSC develops exploration tourism
products in the Hoa Binh Lake area.
Attractive tourism sites
Hoa Binh province has recently welcomed a
delegation of tourists from the US, the UK, Australia, and Norway. During their
two-way stay, the nearly 20 holidaymakers decided to explore the Hoa Binh Lake
area.
After the COVID-19 pandemic was brought under
control, domestic and foreign visitors have returned to resorts and tourism
villages, especially those in Mai Chau, Da Bac, and Tan Lac districts.
Apart from community-based tourism sites, there
are also high-end eco-tourism sites like Mai Chau Hideaway, Ba Khan Village
Resort and Dua (Coconut) Island.
Along with the waterway on the Da River that
runs through Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien, and Lai Chau provinces, Hoa Binh has
opened routes for trekking and cycling along the river in Tan Lac, Mai Chau,
and Da Bac districts.
Other products like tours around Hoa Binh Lake,
spiritual one to Chua Thac Bo Temple, and Northwest tours by both waterways and
roads have also been launched.
Diverse, sustainable livelihoods
Da Bia hamlet in Tien Phong commune has got a
facelift thanks to the timely support of international organisations as well as
changes in the mindset of local residents.
The Action on Poverty (AOP) organisation has
guided locals to develop sustainable community-based tourism, with financial
support in the initial stage of infrastructure building.
All-level Party committees and authorities have
also encouraged and supported them in infrastructure and equipment.
As a result, Da Bia has been named in the
Vietnamese tourism map with its community-based tourism services. Local
agricultural products have also been promoted through tourists.
Tourists cruise tourism hamlets in Cao
Son and Tien Phong commune of Da Bac district as part of their tour around Hoa
Binh Lake
Meanwhile, Ngoi hamlet in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan
Lac district has been dubbed as the "heart” of Hoa Binh Lake tourism thanks to
programmes and services offered by the Hoa Binh Tourism Investment JSC,
including a floating restaurant on the Da River, a water entertainment system,
and community guest houses.
In 2019, the Hoa Binh Lake tourism area welcomed
550,000 holidaymakers, making up 17.7% of the total visitors to the province,
of whom 26,000 were foreigners. It earned 160 billion VND (6.4 million USD)
from tourism services and products.
Last year, the number of visitors reduced to
only about 150,000 due to COVID-19 and the revenue stood at 70 billion VND.
The site is expected to serve 400,000 tourists
this year and 500,000 in the coming years.
According to Deputy Director of the provincial
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, about 600 labourers are working in
the local tourism industry, mainly in community-based tourism/.
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.
