Cua Van, a small floating fishing village in the northern province of Quang Ninh, has been listed among the world’s 16 most beautiful villages by Journeyetc.com, a travel advisory website.
Cua Van floating
fishing village (Source: journeyetc.com)
"You’ll be amazed at the historical sites and the cobble stone streets of this
village,” the website said, describing Cua Van village as definitely one of the
most scenic around the world.
"Admire the majestic lime stone hills of Ha Long Bay, take photos of this
floating fishing village and colorful raft houses, and immerse yourself in the
rustic lifestyle of Cua Van,” it said.
There are also more luxurious, overnight cruises available to this destination,
according to the website.
Other villages included in the list are Wengen in Switzerland, Chimayo in New
Mexico, Savoca in Italy, Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia and Shirakawa-go in Japan,
among others.
"These places are sure to give you goose bumps because they have managed to
retain so much of their culture from decades, if not centuries ago,” the
website said.
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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