Visitors to the resort city of Da Lat can take a tour of the Langbiang plateau and sample ruou can (wine stored in a big jar and drunk with a long bamboo pipe), a specialty of ethnic minorities living in the Central Highlands.
Langbiang Mountain in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat. (Source:
VNA)
About 300km northeast of Ho Chi Minh
City and at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level, Da Lat has a cool climate.
It is seen as a garden of flowers that blooms all year round and is famous for
its pine forests and many beautiful waterfalls and lakes.
Those who love adventure and want to gain a fantastic experience for their
journey should listen to the touching love story of a couple named Lang and
Biang.
For young people, it is a thrilling and unforgettable experience to conquer the
two highest peaks of the Langbiang plateau, Ong Mountain at the height of
2,124m and Ba at 2,167m. They can enjoy a night stay in the middle of the
forest.
Tourists are also advised to experience a cozy family meal with the Lach ethnic
people at the foot of Langbiang mountain and learn about the lives and
spiritual values of the ethnic minority community in the Central Highlands.
Source: VNA
Covering an area of over 52,000 hectares spanning districts of Mai Chau, Tan Lac, Cao Phong, Da Bac, and Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh lake has strong potential for tourism development. In recent years, thanks to the attention of local Party Committees and authorities as well as support from international organisations, the advantages of tourism in the lake area have been utilised.
Mai Chau is a mountainous district and home to many ethnic groups such as Thai, Muong, Kinh, Mong, Dao, and Tay with distinctive cultural identities, creating a diverse and unique cultural treasure. Aware of its advantages, the district has paid attention to the preservation and promotion of ethnic groups’ cultural values so that culture will become a leverage for tourism and contribute to socio-economic development and life quality improvement.
According to the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Planning and Investment, in Hoa Binh Lake tourist area, there are currently 16 licensed or certified service, cultural and tourism investment projects with a land use area of about 1,444 hectares, and a total capital of over 3.3 trillion VND (133.5 million USD). In addition to investment attraction, the province is speeding up the implementation of projects so as to realise a goal of developing Hoa Binh Lake tourist area into a national one.
These days, tourist attractions in Mai Chau district, especially those highlighted by the charming and romantic white Ban (Bauhinia) flower blossoms, are attracting a large number of visitors from across the country. Visiting these sites, tourists can immerse themselves in the pristine and majestic beauty of nature.
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