(HBO) - On August 1, 2016, the Prime Minister approved a master plan on the development of the Hoa Binh Lake National Tourism Site which serves as an important lever for disadvantaged areas along the lake to boost socio-economic development. After a long sleep, now Ngoi village in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac district), Ke village in Hien Luong commune, Da Bia community tourism site in Tien Phong commune, and Sung village in Cao Son commune (Da Bac district) have became famous places on Vietnam's tourism map.
A corner of Hoa Binh lake.
Hoa Binh lake
has a surface area of about 9,000 ha and a capacity of about 9.45 billion cu.m,
spreading over the districts of Cao Phong, Da Bac, Tan Lac and Mai Chau and Hoa
Binh city. It is home to 47 islands, including 11 limestone ones covering an
area of about 116 hectares, and 36 mountainous land ones with a total area of
157.5 hectares. In addition, on Hoa Binh lake, there is a pristine and
mysterious karst cave system with multicolored stalactites like Thac Bo cave
and Hoa Tien cave. During all the four seasons, the lake water is clear and
green. Lying along the two banks are immense forests with rich flora.
Hamlets
of Muong, Thai and Dao ethnic groups dot Hoa Binh lake, where their diverse
cultural identities are being preserved. Ancient customs and traditions are expressed
through Muong folk songs, Mo Muong or special Muong gong performance. In addition,
the cuisine of the people here is rich, diverse and unique; and the craft of weaving
is passed down from generations to generations.
The
natural landscape mingled with the cultural identities of locals has created a
charming picture that can attract any visitor.
Bui Thi
Hieu, Vice Chairwoman of Da Bac District People's Committee, said that since
2014, the Australian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific (AFAP)
has supported four households in Ke village (Hien Luong commune) and Duc Phong village
(Tien Phong commune) in building and repairing houses, buying blankets, pillows
and cushions, and in training human resources, community tourism skills for
locals.
Before
2016, to support local people in developing their economy and improving their
living standards, the province had conducted a survey on potential of lakeside
communes to develop a tourism development project. The provincial Department of
Culture, Sports and Tourism had cooperated with other departments and agencies
to restore relic sites on Hoa Binh lake such as Bo temple in Cao Phong and Da
Bac districts, and Hoa Tien cave in Tan Lac district./.
The picturesque scenery of Hoa Binh Lake has endowed its tourism site with a unique allure. In recent years, localities have been harnessing the potential of the lake area and domestic and international tourists have chosen the site for sightseeing and leisure journeys.
The Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030, focusing on developing synchronous and modern technical facilities, and high-quality and branded tourism products imbued with national cultural identities. The tourist site also aims to become the largest tourist centre in the province, and one of 12 key tourist areas in the Northern midland and mountainous region
On April 5th, in Hoa Binh city, the Tourism Association of Hoa Binh province and Tourism Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province jointly organized a conference to promote cooperation and tourism development. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
Hoa Binh has taken measures, focusing on removing barriers in terms of mechanism, policy, infrastructure, and upgrading technical infrastructure facilities serving tourism and the quality of human resources, to promote tourism development in the Hoa Binh Lake area.
Over the past time, Da Bac has deployed measures to lure more domestic and foreign visitors to the locality, aiming to turn tourism into the district’s economic spearhead.
Covering an area of over 52,000 hectares spanning districts of Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong, Da Bac, and Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh lake has strong potential for tourism development. In recent years, thanks to the attention of local Party Committees and authorities as well as support from international organisations, the advantages of tourism in the lake area have been utilised.