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.
The man-made Hoa Binh Lake, with a water surface area of approximately 9,000 hectares and a capacity of 9.45 billion cubic meters, stretches over 200 kilometers from Hoa Binh to Son La provinces. With the goal of developing into a national tourism area, the Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to not only become the largest tourism centre in the province but also one of the 12 key tourist destinations in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam.
Da Bia hamlet, now Duc Phong, in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district, was once almost isolated from the outside as the only way to the hamlet was to get a boat ride across the Hoa Binh reservoir. However, as its tourism potential has been unleashed, the hamlet has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations on the tourism map. It has even received the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Awards in 2019.
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.
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.