(HBO) – Thung Nai in Hoa Binh’s Cao Phong district used to be a disadvantaged commune but it has made strides in tourism development and become more popular thanks to captalising on its location of being in the reservoir area.
Thung Nai wharf in Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong district) – the starting
point of a trip to explore Hoa Binh reservoir.
Thanks to a close proximity to the capital city of Hanoi, visitors can travel
to the Thung Nai tourism site by various means of transport, including
motorbikes, coaches or self-driving cars.
The road linking Hoa Binh city with Thung Nai wharf has been upgraded with
qualified infrastructure, creating optimal conditions for visitors to explore
each location of the tourist site by boat.
Head of the Cao Phong district’s culture-information office Pham Ngoc Nhat said
that the Thung Nai tourist site is located on a favourable area in the Hoa Binh
reservoir and home to numerous spots like Thac Bo temple, Trach stream and Thac
Bo float market.
It is also close to a community-based tourism site in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac
district). In addition, tourists are advised to visit nearby Thac Bo temple
with marvelous and mystical beauty.
Another outstanding location in the Thung Nai trip is Trach stream. It is
compared to a natural fascinating pool with cool fresh water flowing through
the rocks. To reach the stream from Thung Nai wharf, visitors travel for about
20 minutes by boat and then walk for some 1 km from Da River’s bank until they
can hear the sound of the stream.
If coming to Thung Nai on Sunday, travellers will have a chance to explore Thac
Bo float market. Trading activities is bustling here, with the most-traded
items being Hoa Binh reservoir’s specialties of fish, shrimp, and dried bamboo
shoots. Many chose to book their trip on weekends to leisurely select products
at the floating market.
In addition to locations for sight-seeing, Thung Nai is suitable for camping
and team building activities.
Visitors should try canoeing to enjoy the feeling of floating on water surface.
They also are impressed by delicious dishes, fresh food and overnight stay at
inns on the reservoir.
Two highly-rated inns are Coi xay gio (The Windmill) and Dao Dua (Coconut
Island). The first one is built based on European style with reasonable costs
and nice view and is suitable for couples and families going on vacation.
Meanwhile, Dao Dua inn has an eco-friendly vibe, offering various services for
families and groups of friends who favour activities and exploration./.
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.
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