(HBO) - With over 80 percent of Thai ethnic group living, Bao La commune in Mai Chau district has a cool climate and terrain surrounded by mountains, terraced fields, waterfalls and winding streams flowing all year round. These are existing potential and advantages to develop tourism, with the building of a community-based tourism trademark as a highlight.
Peaceful space at Thanh Nghi homestay in Chieng Pung hamlet, Bao La
commune, Mai Chau district.
Stopping at Thanh Nghi homestay, Chieng Pung hamlet to immerse in the peaceful
space of the rural area and contemplate the immense rice fields, the first
impression when entering the homestay was the friendly smile of the host, the
old stilt house and the yard full of flowers. Visitors to the homestay, which
was officially operational in 2018, could experience life of Thai ethnic people
by going out to the fields to harvest rice, fishing and bathing in
streams.
Owner of the homestay Ha Thanh Nghi said when
embarking on the development of community-based tourism, he and other
households wanted tourists to discover and experience the unique customs of
Thai ethnic people, thus gradually establishing tourism development groups to
create a local community tourism trademark.
Taking advantage of majestic natural landscapes, mild climate and unique
culture of Thai ethnic group, 10 households in the commune have engaged in
community tourism development. Visitors could join trekking tours on Hang Kia –
Pa Co – Cun Pheo – Bao La route, cycle on dangerous roads and paraglide. A
market fair held every Friday morning also attracts residents in the area and
nearby localities. Coming there, visitors could see charming girls in Thai
costumes, explore local specialties and handicrafts made by locals.
One of the highlights in resort tourism development in Bao La commune is Avana
Retreat Mai Chau Resort, which was recently put into operation. On a planned
site of 15ha, it houses villas on the hillside overlooking golden terraced
fields during the ripe rice season. In particular, the resort boasts a
waterfall which is considered the most beautiful in Mai Chau. Avana Retreat Mai
Chau is rated by tourists as one of the most attractive resorts with new
experiences.
Vice Chairman of the communal People’s Committee Ha Van Hung said over the past
time, local residents have tapped existing potential and advantages to develop
tourism, including community-based tourism. To sustainably develop tourism, the
communal Party Committee and authorities have worked out detailed plans which
define tourism as one of the spearhead economic sectors./.
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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