(HBO) - Mai Chau district is not only known for its fresh climate, poetic landscape and hospitable ethnic people but also for its native folk culture, festivals, and traditional crafts. These are the "golden advantages" for developing community-based tourism, making Mai Chau an attractive tourist destination.
Households involved in community-based tourism in Lac village,
Chieng Chau commune prepare facilities to welcome guests.
Tourists are interested in learning about the traditional
hand-weaving which is well-preserved by Pom Coong villagers in Mai Chau
township.
Visitors can experience daily activities of local residents.
Tourists experience rice harvesting in the rice field of Mong
village in Pa Co commune.
Visitors explore pristine nature and experience rafting on the
Sia stream next to Thai ethnic community-based tourism villages.
Tourists can view a waterfall and beautiful natural scenery near
the community-based tourism village of Pa Co commune.
Hang Kia community-based tourism village in Hang Kia commune
attracts a lot of forest tourists.
Tourists join Thai ethnic
people in sap (bamboo pole) dance.
These days, offices, all roads, and residential areas in Hoa Binh province are decorated with flags, flowers, banners, hoardings, and bright slogans to welcome National Day on September 2. Below are some images captured by Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters in Hoa Binh City and some districts in the province.
Over the past three decades, Cao Phong town has leveraged its spirit of unity, dynamism, and creativity to utilise opportunities and overcome challenges, leaving significant milestones in economic and social development. The town has made substantial progress in various sectors while maintaining national defence and security.
Since the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 19, offices and private houses in Hoa Binh city have flown flags half-mast to commemorate the Party chief.
After 30 years since its establishment (August 1st, 1994 - August 1st, 2024), Cao Phong town has made significant progress, from a mountainous agricultural town facing many difficulties to becoming the political, economic and social center of the district, aiming to build a civilized, modern urban area, which is rich in the cultural identity.
In his 14 years as the leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited Hoa Binh province three times. Each locality, unit, and enterprise visited by the General Secretary, and every household and wounded soldier kindly encouraged and given gifts by the late leader always remember and deeply keep in their mind the feelings of their beloved leader.