(HBO) - Mai Chau district is famous for the beautiful natural scenery and the peace of the villages of Thai, Mong, Muong people. Mai Chau district also attracts tourists by the poetic Hoa Binh lake. Besides, Mai Chau district always preserves the cultural identity of ethnic groups.
Ba Khan village, Ba Khan commune is one of the high-quality resorts which attracts many tourists.
Mai Chau district chose to develop community tourism as a basis for development. The district has the strongest community tourism development in Hoa Binh province with 7 community tourism sites; 13 hamlets and villages doing community based tourism; 103 households registered to do tourism.
Lac, Van, Hich villages of Thai people or Mong village of 2 communes Hang Kia, Pa Co are community tourism villages that impressed by visitors.
Besides, in recent years, Mai Chau district has effectively developed high quality resorts, attracting foreign and domestic tourists with high incomes. Typical resorts are Mai Chau Ecolodge (Na Phon commune), Villas Mai Chau (Mai Hich commune), Ba Khan village resort (Ba Khan commune), Mai Chau Hideaway (Tan Mai commune)...
Since Mai Chau district was approved by the Provincial People's Committee to decide the development plan as a national tourist destination by 2030, the number of visitors and tourism revenue of the district has increased. In 2016, the district welcomed 301,500 tourist, including 112,000 international visitors, 189,500 domestic tourists, tourism revenue reached over 75 billion VND. In 2019, the district welcomed 379,500 tourists, including 166,500 international visitors and 213,000 domestic tourists, the total tourism revenue is estimated over 146 billion VND.
In July 2019, at Hang Kia Commune, the People's Committee of Hoa Binh Province held a Conference to promote tourism investment in Hang Kia - Pa Co communes. This event continues to affirm the success in tourism espect of Mai Chau district and this is a great opportunity for the district to attract investors into the tourism sector.
Mrs. Ha Thi Hoa, Head of Mai Chau Culture and Information said: Mai Chau district always encourages to make tourism to become a key economic sector. In recent years, Mai Chau tourism has become an attractive destination.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
