(HBO) - In the first 6 months of 2019, Hoa Binh province welcomed 2,050,000 tourists, gaining 68% of the year plan, increasing more than 400,000 turns of tourists compared to the same period in 2018.
In particular, there were 180,000 international visitors and 1,870,000 domestic visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at 1,200 billion VND, reaching 60% of the year plan.
In the coming time, Hoa Binh province continues to pay attention to developing tourism. The province implements the cooperation program for tourism development in eight northwest provinces in 2019. Organizing cultural and tourism week to honor the cultural values, land and people of Hoa Binh in early November 2019.
Hoa Binh Province also continues to attract participation and spread the influence of competitions "Beautiful photos promoting Hoa Binh Lake in 2019" and the contest "Introducing Clips for Hoa Binh Lake, 2019" .
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.
