(HBO) - Hoa Binh province is giving priority to developing community-based tourism villages recognised by the "One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme in an effort to not only create jobs and improve rural earnings but also sustainably preserve local traditional culture.
Giang A La (far left), chairman and director of Hang Kia agriculture and
tourism services cooperative in Mai Chau introduces brocade products made by
H’mong ethnic minority people to visitors.
The diversity and human values of traditional customs of Muong, Thai, Dao,
H’mon ethnic minorities coupled with magnificent natural landscapes are paving
the way for the province to foster community-based and agricultu
ral tourism.
Many communes have been implementing the OCOP Programme to promote the brand
names and reputation of local tourism and seek partnership in boosting tourism.
Hoa Binh is now home to five OCOP-recognised community-based tourism villages
rated three to four stars. They include the villages of Hang Kia (run by Hang
Kia agriculture and tourism services cooperative - Hang Kia commune, Mai Chau
district), Lac (Lac Village agriculture, forestry and services cooperative -
Chieng Chau, Mai Chau), Da Bia (Da Bac Community-based Tourism JSC - Tien
Phong, Da Bac), Ngoi (Ngoi Hoa Tourism Investment JSC - Suoi Hoa, Tan Lac) and
Luy Ai (Phong Phu, Tan Lac).
Giang A La, chairman and director of Hang Kia agriculture and tourism services
cooperative, said in the hope of making Hang Kia an attractive destination to
both domestic and foreign travellers, the cooperative members have come up with
various exciting activities for them, for example, visiting plum orchards,
orange farms, and brocade weaving. In 2020, Hang Kia community-based tourism
village was honoured by the provincial People’s Committee as a 4-star OCOP
product. It has welcomed more than 1,000 tourist arrivals since the beginning
of this year, with revenue reaching over 1 billion VND.
Hoang Van Tuan, deputy chief of the provincial coordinating office for
new-style rural building, said in the coming time, the province will continue
to focus on developing rural and agricultural tourism services in tandem with
upholding local cultural identity and accelerating promotion of tourism,
cultural festivals, OCOP products as well as those made by craft villages.
The province also plans to increase training and upskilling in tourism
management for local officials and develop linkages among rural tourist
destinations to promote sustainability and enhance people’s livelihood, he
added./.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
