(HBO) - In recent years, Hoa Binh tourism has made great progress. Hoa Binh is an intersection, being adjacent to Hanoi Capital and the Northern Delta region. It is rich in cultural identity, charming natural scenery and fresh climate. There are precious resources helping develop various types of tourism. The "Hoa Binh Culture" dates back to prehistoric times, which is famous for 4 Muong: Bi, Vang, Thang and Dong.
Mai Chau Hideaway in Suoi Lo hamlet, Tan Mai commune, Mai
Chau district
The ethnic
people of Thai, Mong and Dao have their own cultural characteristics, creating a
diverse and rich cultural nuance with many unique folk festivals, deeply imbued
with national cultural identities. The province has natural reserves such as Ngoc
Son - Ngo Luong in Tan Lac and Lac Son districts, Thuong Tien (Kim Boi), Hang
Kia - Pa Co (Mai Chau) and Phu Canh (Da Bac) with the dynamic animal and plant
systems. They are great potential for ecotourism development. There are 296
historical and cultural relics, scenic spots that are managed and protected in
the province. Many tangible and intangible cultural values are being restored
and developed. In particular, in Hoa Binh there is Song Da lake, the largest
artificial lake in Southeast Asia approved by the Prime Minister of the
National Tourism Development Master Plan. Mai Chau district is defined as a
national tourist site. There are a lot of famous tourist spots in the province
that have created the tourist attraction for Hoa Binh tourism. In recent years,
the provincial tourism has achieved important results. The number of tourists
and the total revenue from tourism activities has increased by an average of
20% per year, which is a certain contribution in the socio-economic development
of the province. Particularly, the improvement of the business environment,
removing difficulties for investors, strengthening the information, promotion
and implementation of the policies have encouraged the investment, attracting
potential businesses to take part in the construction of the quality tourism
products. Especially Hoa Binh lake national tourist area, the national tourist
destination of Mai Chau district and a number of other key localities have been
approved
The service
quality of the tourist destinations in the area has been significantly
improved. In 2018, Hoa Binh welcomed 2.7 million turns of visitors. In
particular, the international visitors were 312,193 turns of people. The total income
from tourism was about 1,520 billion VND and the total revenue reached 844,898
billion VND.
Spanning thousands of hectares and winding gracefully along mountain slopes, hillsides, and riverbanks, the terraced rice fields of Lac Son District present a stunning and captivating beauty. This region, renowned for its remarkable terraced landscapes, is also the centre of Hoa Binh Culture known for numerous archaeological sites.
The life of Mong people in Hang Kia and Pa Co communes of Mai Chau district has improved much thanks to tourism development.
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.
In the first 9 months of 2024, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province welcomed over 684 thousand visitors to visit and relax. In which, over 516 thousand domestic visitors and more than 168 thousand international visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at over 821 billion VND.
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.
