(HBO) – Thung Nai is a commune in Cao Phong district, about 25km from Hoa Binh city, is an ideal destination for tourists who love the pristine beauty of Hoa Binh lake. We visited Thung Nai in an autumn sunny morning. The road to Thung Nai is winding under the sunny and crystal-clear sky. There are some tranquil villages on the side of the lake.
Tourists will enjoy art performances by locals
when visiting tourist sites in Thung Nai commune, Cao Phong district.
Legend has it that Thung
Nai used to be a vast valley surrounded by high mountains, forests with
countless deer, making the name Thung Nai (the valley of deer). Afterwards, the
construction of the Hoa Binh hydropower dam on the Da River took a large area
of Thung Nai. High mountains in the area now become islands in different sizes in
the vast lake, dubbed "Ha Long Bay on land”. Let’s spend at least a full day to
enjoy the site.
It is romantic to explore Thung Nai by a tourist boat. From Thung Nai pier, tourists
can enjoy the lake’s tranquil landscape in breezy and fresh atmosphere on local
boats. Thung Nai is the most attractive in autumn with breeze and light
sunlight. The scene of sky and water in autumn brings a primitive beauty to
Thung Nai, enchanting visitors.
Thung Nai is said to be the harmonious combination of mountains, forests,
islands in various sizes and the water colour outlined in the sky. There are
many places for tourists in Thung Nai. It takes around 30 minutes by boat to
get the Thac Bo temple, where tourists can offer incense, learn the history of
the temple, explore the mystery and charm of Thac Bo cave with stalactites in different
shapes and sizes, enriching visitors’ imagination.
Tourists can also visit and enjoy local food on numerous islands in the lake,
such as Dua (coconut), Xanh (green), Qua (crow), De (goat) islands.
Tourists will have interesting sentiments when visiting the windmill where they
can see the panorama of Thung Nai which is appeared dimly in the misty morning
or is seen verdantly in the sunny day.
By night, tourists can join campfire and enjoy songs and dances performed by
locals. Home-stay service is also available in the locality, so visitors can
stay with local people, join their production and daily life activities and enjoy
local dishes and specialties such as smoked fish, roasted pork and local
vegetables with special seasoning.
Besides, visitors can go with locals on their boats to the lake to fish for
their food, an unforgettable memory for anyone who comes to Thung Nai./.
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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