(HBO) – Since 2008, Pa Co commune in Mai Chau district has become a vibrant tourist destination, attracting a large number of domestic and international travelers thanks to its unique and attractive products.
Thousands of tourists experience the Mong cultural exchange night market in Mai
Chau district’s Pa Co commune every Saturday night.
Sung Y Do, the owner of "Mong Space”, which is considered a cultural space of
the Mong ethnic people in miniature, said she created the space with a desire
to preserve the cultural beauty of her community.
Visitors to Mong Space will be impressed by stone fences and traditional
housing architecture which is close to nature. They will also have a chance to
try interesting things such as picking tea buds, bathing and soaking feet with
herbal leaves.
Costumes and jewelry of Mong women which were made hundreds of years ago, as
well as flute and some items from ancient times including oil lamps and
baskets, are on display at the Mong Space.
Along with the development of the tourism economy, there are six homestays in
the commune, meeting the accommodation demand of visitors. Among them, A Pao
Homestay is the most favorite destination as it focuses on preserving the
unique identity of the Mong people.
Hua Thanh Tung, a tourist from Hai Duong province said his family and friends
were satisfied when staying at A Pao Homestay, a Mong-style accommodation.
"We enjoy our stay at A Pao Homestay a lot”, he said, adding that the host was
also very enthusiastic to take them to experience other activities, such as
hunting clouds or visiting traditional craft villages and fairs.
Pa Co village welcomes guests all year round. It is mostly crowded on weekends
and public holidays. Particularly, the Mong ethnic cultural exchange night
market, which is organised every Saturday, has become a unique and attractive
tourist product.
Phan A Song, Chairman of the commune Farmers' Association, said that the night
market model gives visitors a sense of the highland market space. They can
enjoy Mong dance performances and participate in cultural exchanges. It also
offers an opportunity for them to buy local specialities, and experience
traditional cuisine, folk games and entertainment with Mong ethnic identity.
With unique products, Pa Co commune's tourism has left many imprints on
visitors and is one of the provincial tourist destinations that attracted the
most visitors on the occasion of the country’s National Day (September 2).
It welcomed over 8,000 visitors during the National Day holiday from September
1-4./.
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.
