The Hoa Binh lake tourism area has strengths to attract visitors, particularly those who are interested in resort tourism and community-based tourism.
Ba Khan village resort in Son Thuy commune, Mai
Chau district, Hoa Binh province.
Tourists learn about the daily activities of people
in the Da Bia community-based tourism area in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac
district.
Maida Lodge is a destination that has effectively adopted
eco-resort tourism products. Located in the Hoa Binh lake area, the destination
is liked thanks to the surrounding harmonised landscape of the lake, limestone
mountains and vast bamboo forests. It also provides high-quality resort
services, particularly a transport combo of shuttle buses and sightseeing
boats, family rooms, and culinary services at its restaurant which offers
various local specialities.
Meanwhile, community-based tourism products in the Hoa
Binh lake tourism area provide visitors with great experiences and knowledge
about the land, culture and local people.
Well-known community-based tourism destinations include
the Da Bia and Mo Hem villages in Tien Phong commune, Sung village in Cao Son
commune, Ke village in Hien Luong commune, Ngoi village in Suoi Hoa commune and
Mo village in Binh Thanh commune.
Community-based tourism in the Hoa Binh lake tourism area
offers visitors opportunities to stay at traditional houses, visit craft
villages, learn about local customs and traditions, and participate in daily
activities such as fishing, growing vegetables, harvesting rice, weaving
baskets, or making cakes. Water sports activities like sailing, rafting, and
kayaking are also available. Some localities also organise traditional
festivals to offer visitors more experiences.
Bui Xuan Truong, Deputy Director of the province’s Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism, said that resort tourism and community-based tourism are
typical and attractive tourism products in the Hoa Binh lake tourism area. With
the advantages of climate, terrain, and landscape, the tourism area brings
unique and new experiences to visitors, thus contributing to boosting the
province’s tourism and socio-economic development.
Besides existing resorts like Mai Chau Hideaway, Ba Khan
Village Resort in Mai Chau district; Xoan Retreat, Maida Lodge, Vayang, and Mo
Village in Da Bac district, more resorts are being constructed.
The presence of several 4-5-star resorts with many
services such as yachts, kitesurfing, paragliding, windsurfing, water park,
commercial centres, outdoor swimming pools, sports areas, restaurants, and spas
contribute to attracting customers to the Hoa Binh lake area.
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.
