(HBO) – Boasting stunning landscapes and unique culture, the northwestern province of Hoa Binh has been attractive to both domestic and foreign visitors.
Staff at Mai Chau
Hideaway welcomes foreign visitors.
A wide range of products have been developed in the province such as high-end
resort tourism, community-based tourism, eco-tourism and adventure tourism,
which bring unforgettable experiences to both domestic and foreign travellers.
Billed as "Ha Long Bay on the mountain” with many islands on the crystal clear
water, Hoa Binh Lake is currently an alluring destination for those who want to
discover the wild natural beauty. Taking a boat to the Temple of Thac Bo
Goddess, Le Loi Temple, Thac Bo Cave, Mieng Cave and floating park, visitors
should not miss nearby Coconut and Windmill islands as well as community-based
villages such as Bich Tru, Ke, Duc Phong and Ngoi to explore the local culture
and daily life.
Meanwhile, Kim Boi – the "golden cup” land, bestowed with hot mineral springs,
has become an idyllic weekend destination. Visitors will find it fascinating
when soaking in a hot mineral spring with a picturesque landscape or joining
quality entertainment activities. High-end resorts in the area are Serena
Resort Kim Boi in Sao Bay commune, and An Lac tourism site in Vinh Dong
commune.
Other attractive tourist sites in Kim Boi are Tu Son Waterfall, Tien Waterfall,
Au Co Lake, Bac-Long Cung waterfall.
Coming to Hoa Binh, Mai Chau valley is a must-see destination. Visitors flock
to the valley to experience cool weather and see white fragile peach blossoms and
plum flowers in winter, while they find the site attractive with exciting
activities in summer.
Along with favoured community-based tourism sites like Lac village in Chieng
Chau commune, Pom Coong in Mai Chau town, Mai Hich, and Hang Kia-Pa Co,
visitors might be interested in renowned resorts and hotels like Mai Chau
Ecolodge, Mai Chau Hideaway and Ba Khan tourism site.
Hoa Binh has seen a surge in the number of visitors to its tourist spots. The
province has welcomed more than 892,000 visitors, including 128,000 foreigners.
Revenue from tourism services reckoned at 684 billion VND (29.4 million USD),
accounting for 67.2 percent of the same time last year, and 27.3 percent of the
yearly plan./.
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.
