Besides community-based tourism, communes in the lake area of Cao Phong districts boasts huge potential to develop resort- and eco-tourism. Local spiritual tourism, particularly, has been appealing to visitors from far and wide.
Thung Nai port in Cao Phong
district.
According to Chairwoman of the Thung Nai commune
People’s Committee Bui Thi Luyen, Thung Nai port, with wharf and waiting lounge
upgraded and tourism services improved, is an important port to bring visitors
to the Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area.
A 20-minute boat ride will take tourists to the
Thac Bo Temple, a renowned spiritual destination where they pray for good luck
and prosperity, and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Domestic and foreign tourists have flocked to Mo
hamlet in Binh Thanh commune, Cao Phong district, to experience tranquil
lifestyle and discover the architecture of the Muong ethnics’ traditional stilt
house.
Many tourists stop by the community-based
tourism sites in Mo hamlet, Binh Thanh commune, and Tien hamlet in Thung Nai
commune to explore local culture and feel the beat of the tranquil lifestyle
there. My Anh, a representative from a travel firm in
Hanoi, said her business has introduced and developed diversified tours to the
Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area, with those to the Muong Ethnic Group Cultural Space
Museum in Hoa Binh city and the community-based tourism sites in Thung Nai and
Binh Thanh communes favoured by tourists. Well-preserved traditional stilt house, stunning
scenes and standout cultural experience have made the communes attractive to
visitors.
Notably, development of transport infrastructure
and wharves have helped Hoa Binh attract capital to build accommodations and
tourism offerings in the Hoa Binh Lake area. Many corporations have studied, surveyed and
landed high-quality resort and eco-tourism investment in the two communes.
Notably, the five-star Parahills resort, developed by Beru Group joint Stock
Company, has been recently put into operation in Binh Thanh commune. Together with other tourism projects being
carried out, the resort is expected to contribute to elevating local tourism
profile.
According to head of the Culture-Information
bureau of Cao Phong district Pham Ngoc Nhat, developing the resort- and
eco-tourism, spiritual tourism and community-based tourism is a bold step to
diversify offerings to attract visitors, thus helping improve sustainable local
livelihoods and create jobs for local workers and promote growth for the Hoa
Binh Tourist Lake Area.
Da Bac district, bestowed with stunning landscapes, is developing ecological and resort tourism offerings. Several tourist sites, put into operation this year, has attracted throngs of high-spending and young domestic visitors.
In the first nine months of 2024, Da Bac district has intensified efforts in preserving and promoting the cultural values of ethnic groups in tandem with community-based tourism development. Many cultural tourism products have been built on the basis of preserving and maintaining the architecture of ethnic minority houses as well as traditional crafts such as making do (poonah) paper, brocade weaving, embroidery, and indigo dyeing.
Tan Lac district’s three highland communes of Quyet Chien, Ngo Luong, and Van Son sit at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level. Known for their wide forest coverage and rich biodiversity, the areas boast a cool, temperate climate in summer and is home to several scenic spots and caves recognised as provincial and national heritage sites. Besides, the region still preserves the cultural traditions of the Muong ethnic group, alongside a variety of agricultural products, which add to its unique appeal for visitors.
The survey on selecting and developing the new tourism products and tours.
On September 27th and 28th, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism collaborated with Hanoi Unesco Travel Club to organize a survey program to select and develop the new tourism products and tours that highlight the unique features of the lake region in Da Bac district. The survey group included the experts for developing the tourism product, the members of the Vietnam Travel Club, the Vietnam Travel Association, the representatives from businesses, travel companies, domestic and international tourism operators, and media agencies from both inside and outside the province.
Blessed with a stunning natural landscape, fresh air, and a unique cultural identity, Mai Chau district, where the Thai people make up over 60% of its population, has located itself on the Vietnamese tourism map with community tourism.
Leveraging the natural landscapes and the cultural identity of the ethnic minority communities, many rural areas in Hoa Binh province have developed the unique tourism products to promote rural tourism (RT).
