(HBO) - Being one of the five districts and the city located in the development plan of the tourist area within Hoa Binh lake, there are two communes in the lake area Binh Thanh and Thung Nai in Cao Phong district. The scenery in these two areas are charming and the ethnic cultural identity is unique, having great potential for developing different types of tourism within Hoa Binh lake area.
Dua Island is an interesting destination on Hoa Binh Lake, attracting a lot of tourists to visit and experience.
There are a lot of tourist spots bringing great impression to visitors in the district. Thung Nai commune is located in the core zone of the national tourist area within Hoa Binh lake. There are many small islands arranged in the middle of the lake, which is a harmonious combination between the poetic mountains and the clear blue water and clouds. It is considered "Ha Long Bay on land" with a fairyland scene.
Dua Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Hoa Binh Lake area, recognized as a local tourist destination by the People's Committee of the province. Bo Waterfall Cave is located in the relics of the Lord of Bo Waterfall, which is a famous spiritual tourist spot.
The ancient Muong village, Giang Mo, Binh Thanh commune is a famous community tourist destination, attracting a lot of international and domestic tourist groups. Besides, the hamlets and villages along the lake in Cao Phong district such as Tien hamlet, Nai village (Thung Nai commune) are also famous tourist destinations.
Mr. Bui Yen Minh, the officer of Cao Phong Department of Culture and Information says that the district has cooperated with the appropriate departments to review planning, build and implement the solutions to encourage and facilitate the participation of different economic components in tourism development within Hoa Binh lake according to the plan. They have well organized the ground clearance and supported the investors and contractors to implement the construction of road 435 through Binh Thanh commune - Thung Nai. They have also built and improved the capacity of Thung Nai port.
Recently, in coordination with the district, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has made a survey of some points such as Thung Nai port, Ban Tien commune, Thung Nai commune to some tourist sites of Ngoi Hoa commune and some tourist spots within Hoa Binh lake. Depending on the survey, they have been connecting and building tours within Hoa Binh lake.
In the district, many ecological, cultural and spiritual tourist sites such as the cave complex of Dau Rong mountain, Bong Lai temple (Cao Phong town); Vietnamese scientists' heritage park in Bac Phong commune; the tourist spots within Hoa Binh lake have been formed. In the first quarter of 2019, the whole district welcomed 210,317 turns of visitors. The revenue from tourism has reached 15.1 billion VND, of which two-third of the tourists came to tourist spots within Hoa Binh lake.
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.
