(HBO) - Boasting diverse natural and cultural tourism resources, the three highland communes of Van Son, Quyet Chien, Ngo Luong in Tan Lac district are gradually exploiting their tourism potential and advantages. Recently, the province has issued a resolution and a plan on turning these localities into a provincial tourist area by 2030, with a vision to 2050.
A check-in point in terraced fields
of Lo village in Van Son commune.
Located at 800 - 1,000m above sea level and covered by the forest so the
weather in the above-mentioned communes is always cool in the summer. There are
many beautiful caves in the area, such as Nam Son Cave which is honoured as a
national relic. In addition, there are a number of places to visit and explore,
including Lung Van Peak, Lung Van terraced fields and Quyet Chien
chayotevalley.
The local community also preserves many cultural values associated with the
Muong ethnic identity. They have maintained their stilt houses, household
utensils, and traditional costumes. Many residential areas still preserve
traditional festivals, performances of Mo Muong
-apopularritual ceremony that has become theunique
cultural heritageof the Muong ethnic community in Thanh Hoa and many
otherprovinces in the northern mountainous region,folk songs and
games.
In addition to community-based tourism, the three communes also have the
potential to develop agricultural tourism with some typical agricultural
products namely Nam Son tangerines; off-season vegetables and fruits of Quyet
Chien commune and Shan Tuyet tea.
According to Dinh Son Tung, head of the district’s culture and information
division, despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, its tourism
activities have achieved positive results. In 2019, it welcomed 10,000
tourists, including 3,000 visitors who stayed overnight, earning 2.5 billion
VND in revenue. Incomes from community-based tourism services has contributed
to improving people's living standards.
In order to develop tourism in a sustainable way and attract tourists, the
district will exploit the existing tourism potential while focusing on
preserving and promoting special cultural values as well as building unique and
attractive products. Priority will be given to the development of resorts,
ecological sites and community-based tourism.
It willfocus on mobilising resources and using investment from the State
and from organisations, businesses and individuals to develop tourism,
especially pouring capital into transport infrastructure at destinations and
inter-regional traffic connections.
The development of telecommunications technical infrastructure will be
promoted.
All economic sectors will be encouraged to invest in accommodation facilities,
restaurants, hotels, and recreation facilities.
Attention will be paid to afforestation, forest protection and building
attractive landscapes along roads and tourist attractions./.
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.
