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.

The travel and
tourism companies were exploring the community tourism site in Ke Village, Hien
Luong Commune.

The survey team
took the commemorative photos at the ecological tourism site of Dua Island in
Vay Nua Commune (Da Bac).
selecting the
itineraries focused on the routes and destinations prioritized for tourism
development around the lake area in Hoa Binh, the survey team visited several
destinations: Xoan Retreat, Mo Village, Hien Luong Eco, and the homestay in Ke
Village, Hien Luong Commune; the tourism site on Dua Island, Vay Nua Commune;
and the community tourism households in Doan Ket Village and Maida Lodge in
Tien Phong Commune.
Through the
survey and experiences, the members of the team highly appreciated the tourism
development potential of the district, especially in resort and community
tourism. They also provided some feedback and suggestions for the destinations
and localities on how to exploit these opportunities best and create attractive
tourism products for the sustainable development. The recommendations included
focusing on preserving the cultural identity, maintaining the pristine natural
landscape, and developing the products that meet the needs of the specific
customer groups. They also noted the need to address the issues such as
insufficient infrastructure investment and a lack of professional expertise...
The tourism
businesses and travel agencies expressed particular interest in the
destinations within the tourism area within Hoabinh lake in Da Bac district.
They committed to increasing support for promoting and introducing visitors,
especially during off-peak seasons.
The feedback
from the survey team was acknowledged by the Department of Culture, Sports, and
Tourism and the People's Committee of Da Bac district, who will continue to
refine the tourism products and improve the infrastructure such as
transportation, electricity, communication, and ports to promote the
development of tourism in Hoa Binh, particularly the Hoa Binh lake area.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.