(HBO) – Bestowed with stunning landscapes coupled with perfect weather all year round, Buoc village in Mai Chau district’s Xam Khoe commune is an ideal destination for nature lovers.
Visitors study traditional brocade weaving of the Thai ethnics in Buoc village,
Xam Khoe commune in Mai Chau district
Buoc village is located 25 kilometre from the centre of Mai Chau district, is
home to more than 130 families belonging to the Thai ethnic minority group.
Coming to the village, visitors will be impressed by its tranquil sceneries
with lush carpet of palm trees, fresh Xia stream, beautiful terraced rice
fields, as well as specialties of the Thai and Muong ethnics.
Besides, the locality’s standout culture is what makes visitors keen to come
back.
According to Chairman of the communal People’s Committee Pham Van Phong, the
commune has carried out the project "The Thai people develop tourism” for
years, and it helps the locality to tape its tourism and culture potentials.
A dancing and singing organisation was set up with 12 artists who are able to
deliver xoe dance and sing Thai songs, he added.
Currently, there are 20 homestays in Buoc Village, which is quite close to such
popular destinations as Bao La, Cun Pheo, Hang Kia and Pa Co. However, Buoc
village is a more favourable place since visitors have an opportunity to find
out local rice cultivation practice.
Nguyen Dieu Linh, a student from Hanoi, said that although she visited Mai Chau
district a couple of times, she wanted to come back Buoc village to enjoy fresh
air and local culture, as well as indulge herself in the simple life here.
Linh said she felt more energised when spending her time there.
Head of Buoc village Luong Van Tran said that the Thai group’ tradition has
been promoted during the Lunar New Year, including cake making and cultural
performances./.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
