Cua Van, a small floating fishing village in the northern province of Quang Ninh, has been listed among the world’s 16 most beautiful villages by Journeyetc.com, a travel advisory website.
Cua Van floating
fishing village (Source: journeyetc.com)
"You’ll be amazed at the historical sites and the cobble stone streets of this
village,” the website said, describing Cua Van village as definitely one of the
most scenic around the world.
"Admire the majestic lime stone hills of Ha Long Bay, take photos of this
floating fishing village and colorful raft houses, and immerse yourself in the
rustic lifestyle of Cua Van,” it said.
There are also more luxurious, overnight cruises available to this destination,
according to the website.
Other villages included in the list are Wengen in Switzerland, Chimayo in New
Mexico, Savoca in Italy, Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia and Shirakawa-go in Japan,
among others.
"These places are sure to give you goose bumps because they have managed to
retain so much of their culture from decades, if not centuries ago,” the
website said.
Source: VNA
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
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.
