(HBO) – Magnificent mountains, primeval forests, numerous caves, magical waterfalls, and traditional cultural values of ethnic groups have all been used to boost tourism in the upland district of Da Bac.
Ke hamlet, Hien Luong commune, is next to Hoa Binh Lake, which boasts a poetic natural
landscape. In the rainy season, the water creates breathtaking waterfalls. The
hamlet has 85 Muong ethnic households. It is an interesting destination for
domestic and foreign tourists.
Homestay site at Da Bia
hamlet, Tien Phong commune (Da Bac) operating effectively
Dinh Quy Huu, from one of
the three families providing homestay services in Ke commune said foreign
visitors mainly come from France,
Sweden, Japan and the Republic of Korea,
while domestic tourists are mostly young people. Tourists want to learn about
local customs. Besides tasting traditional specialties such as "ga doi”
(chicken), "ca ho” (fish), "mang chua” (sour bamboo shoots), "ruou can” and
"ruou hoang” (wine), visitors can join farming activities, as well as cook
rice, fish, dance, cycle around the hamlet, swim, and stroll. Visitors love
walking from Ke hamlet to Ngu and Mai hamlets in Hien Luong commune, crossing
Bieu mountain to Sung hamlet in Cao Son commune – where the Dao ethnic minority
people live. These tourism activities have helped residents increase their
income and have improved their awareness of preserving culture and protecting
the environment.
Head of the culture and
sport division Nguyen Van Hien said Da Bac district has welcomed many foreign
tourists to learn about lives of local people. The Australian Foundation for
the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific (AFAP) has boosted Da Bac tourism. The
foundation supported and trained some households in homestay tourism at Ke and
Da Bia hamlets. The district’s People’s Committee has implemented policies to
support the development of community-based tourism. The district has developed
more than 10 households to provide community tourism. The AFAP also plans to
assist two families in Sung hamlet in Cao Son commune to upgrade their houses,
clean the environment, and provide community tourism services. The foundation
has also worked with one Asian travel company to bring four delegations of
tourists to Sung hamlet in July. It plans to invite 2,000-2,500 foreign
visitors annually to learn about the Dao ethnic people in Cao Son commune. Da
Bac district is building a resolution on tourism development through 2030 as
part of Hoa Binh Lake
being developed into a national tourist site. The district will also take
advantage of assistance from the province and organisations to step up
popularisation of tourism potential, and implement policies to help businesses
to develop tourism, especially eco-tourism, resort tourism, and discovery
tourism. A positive sign is that many enterprises have conducted surveys to
build tourism products./.
By Lê Chung
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
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