HBO - The People’s Committee of Da Bac district and the provincial Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a workshop on April 2 to review the two-year implementation of a tourism development project and discuss relevant issues. At the event, the tourism development potential of Da Bac was introduced to participants.
Delegates watch
a video on the tourism potential and advantages of Da Bac at the workshop.
In 2014, the district launched the
community-based tourism model and called for investment in leisure and
spiritual tourism at Thac Bo Temple. In 2015, the district Party Committee
issued a resolution on tourism development for 2015-2020 with a vision to 2030.
In June 2017, the People’s Committee of Da Bac
issued Decision No. 1908, approving the tourism development plan until 2020
with a vision to 2030. Thanks to the plan implementation, the local tourism
sector has enjoyed considerable improvements. Tours and tourism routes have begun to be
formed while many investors have been attracted to this industry.
Da Bac welcomed 60,500 tourist arrivals in 2017
and over 79,000 visitors in 2018, helping the district gain 14.2 billion VND
(613,200 USD) in tourism revenue.
Addressing the workshop, leaders of the Da Bac
People’s Committee highlighted the district’s orientations for tourism
development, stressing that it is ready to roll out "the red carpet” for
investors in tourism projects.
It hopes that investors will directly
meet the district’s authorities to discuss ways together to handle any problems
facing their projects. The Da Bac People’s Committee also called for good
coordination among local departments and agencies to help with sustainable
tourism development.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.