(HBO) - Facing the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Cao Phong district has actively promoted the propaganda, the implementation of disinfection spray and epidemic prevention and control measures in the district.
At the same time, they have been
strengthening the propaganda, inspection and supervision of the prevention and
control of Covid-19 disease in tourism activities, festivals, monuments in the
district. Due to the complicated situation of the epidemic, it has greatly
affected the tourism industry of the country in general, in which the tourism
in Cao Phong district has also been significantly affected.
According to the statistics, by the end of
the first quarter of 2020, the total number of tourists visiting Cao Phong has
been estimated at over 90 thousand, decreasing by 50% compared to the same
period, of which, the number of international visitors is 28 turns and that of
domestic visitors is over 90 thousand turns. The tourism revenue has been
estimated at 7,300 million VND, decreased by 48% compared to the same period.
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.
