HBO – Leading us to Trach spring, Bui Thi Chi in Ke village, Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district, said that it is a pride of the village as its beauty remains intact. Next to the spring is a protective forest which belongs to the Phu Canh nature reserve. Coming to the spring in summer, visitors all want to cross it, go fishing, catch crab and shrimp, or swim.
Family of Bui Thi Chi in Ke village,
Hien Luong commune prepares meals to welcome guests.
Huu
Thao homestay is named after Chi’s son and daughter-in-law. The house faces Hoa
Binh Lake, enjoys fresh air and can serve groups of up to 12 guests. She said: "Although
the income from the community tourism is not high, it is a great opportunity for
my family to improve our living conditions. At the same time, it also creates a
new way of thinking in developing economy of the younger generation”.
Ke
village is more than 10 km from Da Bac town. The village, located next to the
Hoa Binh reservoir, is home to locals of the Muong ethnic group. It has 85 households,
including three engaging in a homestay model as part of a community-based
tourism project.
Visiting
Ke village, tourists can enjoy the medicinal bathing service of the Dao people,
along with experiencing activities on the lake and walking around the village.
The village has attracted tourists from many places with the wild beauty of the
water and experiences close to the nature. Tourists can choose between cycling
and walking around the village on a small and beautiful path lined by bamboo
and next to the lake. The place is ideal for such activities as rafting and
kayaking. Vehicles between pick-up and drop-off points can also be arranged. All
the households providing homestay service are provided with life jackets for
guests. A typical feature of Ke village is traditional dishes of the Muong
ethnic group such as charcoal-roasted pork, salt-cured pork, fish, chicken
cooked with sour bamboo shoots, and rice in bamboo tube. After dinner, visitors
can participate in a bamboo pole dance or xoe, a signature dance of the locals.
Sanh
Thuan homestay is also one of the first guesthouses in Ke village. Located right
on the main road next to Ke spring, the stilt house of Bui Van Duong's family
was renovated since 2015. The homestay, named after Duong’s son, can serve from
8-10 guests./.
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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