(HBO) – Da River, which runs along imposing mountains and primeval forests and connects Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau and Dien Bien provinces, boasts huge potential to develop cultural, eco and spiritual tourism, thus helping improve local livelihoods. Building tourist attractions along the river is seen as a key task in tourism development.
A series of tourist attractions have been set up around the 600
square kilometre Hoa Binh reservoir which spans residential areas of Mong, Thai
and Lu ethnic minority groups in Lai Chau province. Those include Sin Ho
village with excellent cultural features of Mong ethnic people, King Le Thai To
Temple which was recognised as a national treasure, and Pu Dao commune, lying
at the height of 1,400 metres above sea level with breathtaking natural
landscapes.
Meanwhile, excellent dances and swallow tail boat race can be seen in Muong Lay
commune (Dien Bien province).
Hoa
Binh reservoir has gorgeous natural landscapes with a range of tourist
destinations. Photo: Thac Bo Temple in Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong district)
and Vay Nua commune (Da Bac district).
Hoa Binh reservoir plays an important role in Hoa Binh province’s tourism
development plan. The Prime Minister has approved a master plan to develop the
Hoa Binh reservoir into a national tourism site. Accordingly, studying and
experiencing the culture of the Muong ethnic minority in parallel with the
reservoir’s ecosystem are seen as typical tourism products in the locality.
Community-based tourism has been a magnet for both domestic and foreign
visitors. Famous community-based tourism villages in the province are Ngoi
hamlet in Ngoi Hoa commune; Da Bia hamlet in Tien Phong commune (Da Bac
district), Ke and Sung hamlets (Da Bac), Dua (Coconut) island, Thung Nai (Cao
Phong), Thac Bo Temple in Vay Nua commune (Da Bac).
Foreign
visitors discover tourism route connecting Ke hamlet in Hien Luong commune to
Sung hamlet in Cao Son commune.
The provincial People’s Committees of Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau and Dien Bien along
Da River have preferential policies and mechanisms to attract enterprises,
organisations and individuals to pour investment in local tourism. They should
work to evaluate tourism development potential, form sets of solutions to
implement major tourism infrastructure projects.
Waterway tourism through Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau provinces,
Hoa Binh-Son La tourism programme and Lai Chau-Dien Bien-Son La tourism
programme must be paid due attention as well.
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.