(HBO) - Coming to Chi Dao commune in Lac Son district on an April day, you will find yourself impressed by the fresh and clean air, the greenness of surrounding mountains, gardens full of tall and straight Doi trees, and fields with rice plants coming into ear, and the cool streams flowing around villages. What a serene countryside!
Houses covered in
greenness.
Many families in Chi
Dao earn their living and get rich by cultivating Doi trees (Photo taken at a Doi
garden of Mr Bui Van Tinh, a resident in Be Duoi
hamlet ).
Tall and straight Doi
trees – a typical feature of the Muong Be land.
The crystal-clear
Muong Be stream. However, the bridge connecting its two sides is in a bad
condition and undergoes a repair.
People in Muong Be
grow grass to feed their buffaloes and cows. The animals are kept in stables
instead of being left to range freely in the past.
A Voong window of a
stilt house.
Rural roads in Chi Dao
have been improved significantly.
Nestled halfway up the mountains in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, Sung village appears like a picture preserved intact through generations. With a history of over 300 years, the village is home to nearly 100 households of Dao Tien ethnic group – the people who still maintain their distinctive characteristics in housing architecture, clothing, customs and traditional crafts. The village is drawing increasing interest and exploration from both domestic and international tourists, as every visit becomes a cultural journey to experience the authenticity, friendliness, and hospitality of this highland region.
This Spring, more than 1,000 phoenix trees in Thang Hamlet, Thach Yen Commune (Cao Phong) have bloomed brilliantly, quickly spreading on social media. The picturesque beauty of the flower garden has attracted the participation of many people to admire and take photos.
This belief is both a guiding principle and a lifelong ambition for Sa Van Cam, a member of the Tay ethnic group in Da Bac district and a passionate advocate for the Tay culture. The native has devoted years to the revival, preservation, and teaching of the ancient Tay script.
Located just 25 km from Hoa Binh city and approximately 100km from Hanoi, with a journey of around 1 hour 45 minutes, Ngoi Hoa ecotourism site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, is a stunning peninsula retreat, and a standout destination within the Hoa Binh Reservoir tourism area. Officially opening in February this year, the resort captivates visitors with its distinctive vacation products and a range of exciting adventure experiences.
Over 1,500 women paraded in traditional ao dai (long dress) at Hoa Binh Square on March 5 to mark Ao Dai Week 2025 launched by the Vietnam Women's Union. Organised by the provincial Women’s Union in collaboration with the city’s chapter, the annual event features lively folk dance performances and a colorful parade that celebrated the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional dress and its rich cultural heritage.
With skillful and meticulous craftsmanship, H’Mong women in Pa Co Commune, Mai Chau district carefully carry out dozens of manual steps to weave skirts, bags, scarves… with vibrant colors. They continue to preserve the traditional brocade weaving, transforming these products into tourism goods while also promoting the H’Mong people's unique cultural beauty.
