(HBO) – Cao Phong district in Hoa Binh province have welcomed a large number of tourists since the National Reunification (April 30) and May Day holidays. The locality welcomed 114,598 holidaymakers in the first four months of this year, including 92 foreigners, raking in 19.3 billion VND.
The
heritage park dedicated to Vietnamese scientists in Tieng hamlet, Bac Phong
commune, Cao Phong district, attracts large crowds of visitors during the
National Reunification and May Day holidays.
Dubbed as "Ha Long Bay on land” with islands in the
Da River, Thung Nai is famous for its natural beauty. This early summer time is
favourable for boat ride on the lake, which, together fresh air, make visitors
relax during holidays or weekends.
Muong Giang Mo hamlet in Binh Thanh commune, a
community-based tourism model located at the foot of Mo Mount, is a must-see
destination of the Binh Thanh-Thung Nai-Da River tour. The preserved traditions
have created attractiveness for the hamlet to both domestic and foreign
arrivals.
Built in late 2016, the heritage park dedicated to
Vietnamese scientists (Heritist Park) in Tieng hamlet, Bac Phong commune,
offers interesting experiences to tourists. The 12-ha park is encompassed by
Vang Spring and comprises an underground museum, a semicircular lake and other
special facilities.
Cao Phong is also famous for cultural, spiritual and
historical sites such as Bong Lai Temple at the food of Dau Rong (Dragon Head)
Mount in Cao Phong town, Khanh Pagoda in Thach Yen commune and Qoen Ang Pagoda.
To promote tourism, the locality has stepped up the
communication work, encouraged local residents to preserve traditional culture
and helped them access loans to develop community-based tourism models, and
increase investments in tourism infrastructure./.
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.