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.
Mo village in Hien Luong commune, Da Bac
district, offers visitors kayaking service on Hoa Binh Lake.
Hien Luong Eco in Mai Ngu hamlet, Hien Luong
commune, which became operational in April, has impressed visitors with its
beautiful lake view, vibrant flower field, lush gardens, kayaking service, and
local specialties.
Mo village and Xoan retreat in nearby Mo hamlet,
both boasting outdoor swimming pools, gardens, bars, and playgrounds for kids,
have been ideal weekend getaways for its sound services and rational
accommodation prices.
Meanwhile, Maida lodge nestling in a charming
village in Doan Ket commune offered top-notch resort services to visitors with
11 private bungalows, six comfortable hotel rooms, and an infinity swimming
pool. Every little corner there is meticulously cared for, adorned with
tropical greenery and seasonal blooms.
According to Nguyen Van Toan, head of the
district’s bureau of culture and sports, the district has paid due attention to
promoting the potential of the Hoa Binh Lake tourism site and cultural traits,
helping generate jobs for local residents and bolster economic growth.
The district now counts 17 homestays, 11 lodging
facilities, and three two-star hotels. During January – June, it bagged nearly 64
billion VND (2.58 million USD) from servicing more than 145,000 visitors,
including nearly 4,600 foreigners.
Da Bac has focused on developing ecological and
resort products, attracting projects in the area as well as offering kayaking,
trekking, and biking services for green and sustainable tourism development, he
said, adding the district has promoted connectivity with tourist destinations
in Phu Tho and Son La provinces to attract more visitors.
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.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
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