Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
Tourists explore the culture of the Muong ethnic people during their visit to Ke village, Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district.
Since getting married, Dinh Quy Huu, owner of the Huu Thao
homestay in Ke village, has engaged in community tourism. Their homestay,
located by the Hien Luong bay and Ke stream, offers visitors a peaceful retreat
surrounded by nature. The homestay features a large shared room and three
private rooms, all designed in the traditional Muong ethnic’s architecture. The
minimalist yet clean decor ensures comfort while offering a truly local
experience.
After seven years of developing the tourism model in the
village, three families have joined, improving their facilities and service
quality. These homestays offer meals, accommodations, and various experiences
such as kayaking, swimming, campfires, and cultural performances. Local
cultural and tourism events held by the district have contributed to promoting
and growing the village’s community tourism.
Nguyen Huong Giang, a tourist from Hanoi, shared her
satisfaction with the experience, praising the stunning lake view, comfortable
accommodations, and delicious food, particularly the grilled fish. The water
sports activities provided quality family time, making the trip memorable.
Ke village, home to 115 Muong ethnic households, has seen
improvements in livelihoods since the development of the tourism model. The
local community actively preserves and promotes its cultural heritage, with
music groups and service providers contributing to local employment and income.
The tourism activities also help introduce and promote local specialties,
especially fish from the reservoir.
Across
the Hoa Binh lake area, community tourism is flourishing with activities like
village cultural exploration, kayaking, and swimming. The community tourism
model in Ke village, alongside other local destinations, offers visitors a
unique experience combining culture, nature, and adventure, making it a popular
stop for tourists exploring the Hoa Binh lake tourism area.
The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
Nature has generously endowed Hien Luong Commune (Da Bac district) with many beautiful landscapes, including the vast and poetic lake area, with clear blue water all year round. These conditions are favorable for the ethnic minority communities here to develop a sustainable economy and establish community tourism destinations.
The organising committee of the 2024 Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week on November 17 took a group of guests from various provinces and cities on a tour to survey several attractions within the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area.
Thanks to the development of social networks, Thung waterfall is gradually becoming known as a new destination, attracting tourists from inside and outside the province thanks to its wild beauty. This is a positive sign opening up opportunities for tourism development in the mountainous commune of Quyet Chien, Tan Lac district.