HBO – Representatives from the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), the Vietnam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA), the provincial Tourism Association, travel firms in Hanoi, and representatives of press agencies joined a famtrip to the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area in Hoa Binh province from November 9-11.
The delegation’s members
engage in water-sports activities on Hoa Binh Lake.
Representatives of press agencies take pictures of culinary tourism products in
Muong Ao Ta village, Tien Phong commune (Da Bac district).
The Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area is a key zone for tourism development in Hoa
Binh. The master plan for the development of the Hoa Binh Lake National
Tourism Site until 2035 was approved by the Prime Minister under Decision
No. 439/QD-TTg, dated March 25, 2021.
The trip started at Thung Nai wharf in Cao Phong district. The delegation
visited Da Bia community tourism village in Tien Phong commune of Da Bac
district, enjoyed Muong people’s foods arranged on leaves, watched Gong and
traditional music performance, and stayed at homestays.
The 45-member delegation also joined rural markets of the Muong Ao Ta ethnic
group, went kayaking and fishing, and visited cage fish farming establishments.
They experienced short tours around Ngoi village in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac
district) and enjoy local foods.
The final destination of the journey was Ba Khan eco-tourism site in Mai Chau
district. The delegation recorded videos, and checked on tourism services at Ba
Khan Village Resort.
Through the trip, representatives from travel agencies highly valued the
tourism products of the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area, saying that they plan to
design and include those into their tours in the coming time.
The annual organisation of famtrips contributes to further promoting tourism
development in the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area, as well as enhancing links
between localities with travel businesses in developing high-quality tours .
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.
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