(HBO) - – Dua (Coconut) Island is a must-see destination to visitors who want to explore the Hoa Binh Lake area in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.
Exploring
Hoa
Binh
Lake in
Dua
Island by raft .
Departing
from Thung Nai wharf, it takes about 30 minutes by boat to get
Dua
Island,
which is one of the most beautiful islands in the
Hoa
Binh
Lake in Vay Nua commune, Da Bac
district. Adjacent to the Chua Thac Bo temple, the 10-ha island is the meeting
venue of cloud and mountain.
Unlike other islands in the lake,
Dua
Island is covered with
the green of hundreds of coconut trees. Nguyen Dinh Tuy, owner of the island,
has spent time in planning, upgrading and seeking new varieties of coconut and
many other fruit trees to plant on the island.
Dua
Islandhas been developed into a tourist destination for many years with improved
service quality, meeting demands of visitors to explore the nature and culture
in the
Hoa
Binh
Lakearea.
Tuy
built big stilt houses of Muong and Thai ethnic groups on the island, with each
of them accommodating from 30-50 people, and eight small stilt houses equipped
with conveniences. There is a kitchen that can serve hundreds of people at the
same time, along with entertainment areas, allowing tourists to contemplate the
landscape, set up a campfire, fish and paddle boats. There are also houses for
small families on the island.
Vacationers can stroll around the island, freely pick fruits in orchards of
mango, sapodilla, longan and lychee, or paddle boats to visit surrounding
islands. They can also ride drug-out canoes at moonlight night and taste local
dishes hosted by the island owner like smoked fish, forest vegetables and roast
pork.
Tuy has also invested in passenger and motor boats to bring visitors to
surrounding tourist destinations like Thac Bo temple, Thac Bo cave, Tinh Yeu
(Love) waterfall, Ngoi Hoa bay, Hoa Tien cave, Coi Xay Gio (Windmill) island,
Xanh island and Ngoc island.
Thanks
to the power system and mobile service cover, holiday-makers can still access
information and handle their work while staying on the island.
Dua
Island has become an attractive
destination, luring a lot of visitors because of its primitive beauty.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
Located just a 20-minute drive from Hoa Binh City, Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh is a captivating new destination nestled in Mo hamlet, Bình Thanh commune, Cao Phong district. Combining farming with leisure, this tranquil retreat is perfect for those seeking balance, joy, and an immersive experience in the expansive beauty of nature.
