(HBO) - In the past time, rural tourism in Hoa Binh province has developed rapidly with many unique models attracting tourists such as experiencing orange gardens, tea hills or exploring natural reserve centres, craft villages and local culture at community-based tourism sites.
Developing
rural tourism has contributed to raising local residents's incomes. It is a
fundamental solution and a driving force to promote new-style rural area
building in a sustainable way.
Households engaged in community-based tourism in Lac village, Chieng Chau
commune (Mai Chau District) pay attention to improving tourism skills.
The province has potential to develop rural tourism, considering the richness
and diversity of local cultures and lifetyle of the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao and
Mong ethnic groups that are preserved in each village.Natural
landscapes and unique ecosystems in nature reserve centres are also an
advantage.
Hoa Binh has set up concentrated agricultural areas towards organic production
and VietGAP standard such as fruit growing areas in Cao Phong, Tan Lac, Kim
Boi, Lac Thuy; and safe vegetable production areas in Luong Son district.
With such potential and advantages, the province will focus on developing
various types of rural tourism, mainly agricultural, community-based and
ecological tourism.
In addition to the rapid development of community-based tourism, in recent
years, some localities are paying attention to develop agri-tourism, with Cao
Phong district a typical example. From 2016, the district began welcoming
tourists to local orange gardens. The friendliness and hospitality of the
gardeners along with the beauty of ripe orange orchards have attracted a large
number of visitors.
Dinh Cong Su, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee emphasized
that the tourism industry, with the typical imprint of each region and each
ethnic group, have gradually met the needs of visitors who want to visit and
gain new experiences. As a result, the landscape, environment, cultural and
spiritual life of rural areas have changed significantly, becoming liveable
rural areas.
Rural tourism has created jobs for local people, promoted the consumption of
agricultural products, especially those under the One Commune One Product
model, he said.
It has raised the capacity, knowledge and awareness of rural people while
helping preserve traditional cultural identities.
In the coming time, in order to create a connection between tourism,
agriculture and rural areas towards forming a highly competitive production
value chain, and improving local living conditions, it is necessary for
agencies and localities to coordinate to enhance their responsibilities in
State management of community-based tourism.
Special attention should be paid to areas where ethnic minority people reside.
It is essential to implement a master plan on community-based tourism
development and more investment should be poured in infrastructure.
There should be a close connection between community-based tourism and
agricultural tourism
The development of community-based tourism should be associated with
agri-tourism, craft village tourism and learning about OCOP products in each
locality.
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.
