(HBO) - For a long time, when talking about tourism in Mai Chau and Hoa Binh, it is often mentioned Van, Lac, Pom Coong villages, few people know that Hang Kia - Pa Co communes are also rich in tourism potentials having beautiful and pristine nature with the unique culture of Mong ethnic people kept almost intact. The government and tourism industry of Hoa Binh province are making efforts to make it a key destination for tourism in the province.
The booth for the
exhibition and selling souvenirs of the ethnic minorities at the Conference
promoting the tourism investment in two communes, Hang Kia and Pa Co.
From the center of Mai Chau district, moving about 30 km
over the mountain of about 1,200 m above sea level, tourists will reach Pa Co
commune and moving about 10 km further to Hang Kia commune. Looking down from
above and narrowing into the eye, you can see the green color of the mountains
hidden under the house roofs of the Mong people in the floating fog.
The
landscape here is always inspiring photographers who like to hunt photos. From
the small winding road with steep and narrow bends to the tea plantations, the
stone fences, the yellow flowers of broccoli totally hug in front of each
porch. Going deep into the village, you can occasionally see Mong women who are
diligently embroidering, the children who are passionately laughing and playing
mischievously. Even the pile of woods in the middle of the yard, the thin smoke
rising from the roof of the kitchen is enough for the tourists to leave the
noise behind and enjoy the difference of peace.
Coming to Hang Kia - Pa Co, in addition to the road discovering the villages, visitors
can set foot to the destinations with the intact beauty such as tea hills, plum
gardens in Ta Xong A and Ta Xoe areas, A Lang valley and so on... Along the
roads connecting the villages and hamlets, the high points on the mountain, the
ideal place to hunt the "clouds”, should not be ignored. They are the Heaven
Gate, Pa Khom area to Thung Mai or on Sa Tha mountain. There you can see the
view of Pu Luong peak (Thanh Hoa) and Pha Luong peak (Son La).
Besides, the
attraction and the desire to explore and the visitors' experiences are also the
cultural features, the typical traditional occupations of Hmong ethnic people
such as brocade weaving, indigo dyeing, beeswax painting and so on. In
addition, it is impossible not to mention the attractiveness of highland
cuisine with a lot of mountain and forest-style products such as corn wine,
Thang Co (A kind of Mong traditional dishes), hand-pounded Day cake, Men Men (A
kind of cakes made from corn), Meo broccoli, indigenous chicken, indigenous
pig, bamboo shoots with the unique spices blended in the strong smell of
Zanthoxylum rhetsa.
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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