Muong Bi - Tan Lac is renowned as one of the four famous Muong regions in Hoa Binh province. Blessed by nature with a favourable climate and stunning landscapes, Tan Lac holds great advantages for tourism development. The local tourism industry has made remarkable strides in recent times thanks to the attention and support from the local authorities and sectors.
The cultural, sports, and tourism
festival 2024 in upland communes in Tan Lac district has attracted a large
number of local residents and visitors.
Visiting Tan Lac during this time, visitors will have the opportunity to
experience the ancient Nam Son Mandarin gardens and the expansive green valleys
of chayote vegetables. They can explore Nam Son cave, admire almost-intact
preserved traditional stilt houses of the Muong people; and enjoy ethnic
dishes.
Other activities include cloud hunting,
marveling at the majestic natural landscapes, and delving into the region's
rich cultural heritage with folk tales, folk songs, lullabies, antiphonal
singing, Muong gong performances, and Mo Muong rituals.
In the spring, a series of traditional festivals
are organised, including the Khai Ha Festival of the Muong ethnic group in
Phong Phu commune; and the stream fishing festival in Lo Son commune.
The district also boasts OCOP-certified
community tourism destinations, along with a network of restaurants,
entertainment spots, tourist attractions, and tours connected with other
localities within the province and across the country. This diverse tourism
ecosystem has become a significant draw for many visitors.
Do Xuan Hung, a visitor from Hanoi said he and
his friends enjoy exploring highland communes of Tan Lac district during
summer, adding that participating in production activities and daily life with
local residents offers them truly unique and memorable experiences.
The Hoa Tien cave relic, located in Ngoi hamlet,
Suoi Hoa commune, is a must-travel destination in Tan Lac. The site is renowned
as one of the most stunning caves in the province. It boasts countless
fascinating formations of stalactites, stalagmites, and stone columns with
unique shapes, evoking the impression of a natural art museum.
Thac Bo cave in Suoi Hoa commune, Nam Son cave
in Van Son commune, Muoi cave in Man Duc town - the prehistoric settlement site
associated with the "Hoa Binh Civilization”, Cot Co mountain in Phong Phu
commune; and Thung and Trang waterfalls in Ngoc Son – Ngo Luong Nature Reserve,
are also popular tourist sites in the district.
According to Bui Minh Hong, Head of the Division
of Culture and Information of Tan Lac district, in 2024, the agency advised the
district People's Committee to effectively implement the district's tourism
development plan; a project on tourism development in Hoa Binh province for the
2021 – 2025 period, with a vision to 2030; a project on building highland
communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourist areas by 2030, with
a vision to 2050; and plans to strengthen the Party's leadership over managing
and promoting tourism development, and developing tourism in a comprehensive,
rapid and sustainable manner in the district.
The district effectively carried out activities
in response to the Visit Vietnam Year 2024, boosting local tourism. Notably, it
successfully organized the cultural, sports, and tourism festival in highland
communes in 2024, featuring a variety of engaging activities such as Muong costume
performances, singing contests, folk games, traditional bamboo weaving, and
sports competitions, attracting crowds of local people and tourists.
Throughout the year, six tourism training
courses were organized with 356 participants; and three awareness-raising
workshops on tourism for 100% of households in three selected model community
tourism villages. A new community-based tourism site was also established in
Quyet Chien commune.
The district has intensified tourism promotion
activities and marketing efforts to showcase its potential and tourism products
to attract visitors. It has also expanded partnerships and enhanced investment
attraction in tourism while implementing measures to complete tourism
development goals set for the year.
In 2024, the district welcomed 294,500 tourists,
including 7,850 international visitors, earning 192.8 billion VND (7.57 million
USD), reaching 101.5% of the set plan.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.
Currently, in the region of Mong ethnic people, Hang Kia commune (Mai Chau) is exploiting the community tourism activities relatively effectively. The tourism economy has been sustainably developing, basing on the potential and advantages of the natural resources and traditional cultural identity. The model is increasingly being replicated, creating changes in awareness, and contributing to the progressive changes in people's lives.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
