HBO – Mai Chau district of northern mountainous Hoa Binh province welcomed over 247,000 tourists, including 66,074 foreigners, in the first nine months of 2017. The district earned more than 64 billion VND from tourism services in the period.
Tourism products which bear cultural identities of the Thai
ethnic minority group in Lac hamlet (Chieng Chau-Mai Chau) are always
attractive to both domestic and foreign visitors.
To fulfill the targets of serving 310,000 tourists and raking in
90 billion VND in revenue in 2017, Mai Chau has deployed a series of activities
to attract more visitors.
Notably, from October 1-3, Mai Chau is selected to host the
national festival of outstanding community-based tourism villages with a string
of interesting activities expected to draw numerous tourists from inside and
outside the country.
The district has to date completed all necessary preparations to
successfully organise this important event./.
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.
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