Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
Serena Kim Boi Resort has won visitors’ hearts thanks to its enchanting landscapes and top-notch services.
Kim Boi district, literally translated as Golden Cup, is gearing up for a surge of tourists during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1) holiday, with technical facilities well prepared and various tourism products on offer.
Serena Resort Kim Boi nestled on the bank of the Boi river in Sao Bay commune, and An Lac Ecofarm Hot and Springs are among the destinations that have won the favour of visitors from far and wide.
Pham Duc Ha from Ha Dong district, Hanoi said he made a booking at Serena Resort Kim Boi two months prior to the holiday, adding his family chose the resort for a short distance, enchanting landscapes and standout culture of the Muong ethnics.
"We expect that out stay here will help us improve our physical wellbeing and relieve stress”, he said.
Kim Boi mineral spring tourism at the rehabilitation centre for people who rendered services to the nation was a magnet for visitors those days.
Hoa Binh province is also home to the Mai Chau tourist site with a multitude of resorts and community-based tourism villages that have drawn a throng of domestic and international tourists, including Avana Retreat Mai Chau, Mai Chau Ecolodge, Mai Chau Hideaway, Maida Lodge and Xoan Retreat.
Nguyen Thanh Binh from Yen Phong district, Bac Giang province said she felt full of energy while trying cycling and kayaking activities and tasting local cuisines.
According to Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui Xuan Truong, eco-tourism is now a trend that has been prioritised for weekends or long holidays.
Most of the local lodging facilities have run out of rooms for the Reunification Day and International Labour Day holiday, he said, adding the number of visitors to the province during the five-day holiday is expected to increase from 1.2 to 1.5 folds from the same time last year.
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.
Currently, in the region of Mong ethnic people, Hang Kia commune (Mai Chau) is exploiting the community tourism activities relatively effectively. The tourism economy has been sustainably developing, basing on the potential and advantages of the natural resources and traditional cultural identity. The model is increasingly being replicated, creating changes in awareness, and contributing to the progressive changes in people's lives.
