(HBO) – The upland district of Da Bac possesses many key potentials and advantages to develop tourism. The scenes are natural, wild, and majestic, with the significant landscape of Da River water in freshly green, the large and small islands are undulating on the water like "Ha Long on land".
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Thac Bo Temple attracts a large number of
tourists.
The district has a rich and diverse natural
forest ecosystem, especially at Pu Canh Nature Reserve in the areas of Dong
Chum, Dong Ruong, Doan Ket, and Tan Pheo communes with a variety of precious
woods and populations of diverse animals and vegetation, whose values are
available for ecotourism development and scientific research. In particular,
this is the place where many ethnic groups have been living for a long time, including
four main ethnic groups of Tay, Muong, Kinh, and Dao. Each ethnic group has a
diverse culture, and typical identity. The villages are close to the nature
with custom activities, indigenous life style, and unique culture identities,
which are favorable for the development of community tourism.
In addition, the spiritual values are clearly
expressed in the lives of ethnic people. In particular, some typical places are
Thac Bo Temple - the provincial relics, Le Loi gravestone (Vay Nua commune),
which is a spiritual tourist attraction attracting thousands of visitors to
visit and go sightseeing at the beginning of the year. The district also has
national historical relics. In the district, there has initially formed many
major tourist attractions such as Bieu Mountain scenic spots, Lo Lan Cave, Ke
stream, Hien Luong commune; Sam Cave, Vom Cave, Toan Son commune; Ta Khop
waterfall, Dong Ruong commune; Than cave, Vay Nua commune; Lao Stream, Mua
Cave, Sung Cave, Cao Son Commune; Dua Island, Trang Trech village, Vay Nua
commune; Sung Cave (Robinson Tourism Destination), Tien Phong commune, etc.
Coming to Da Bac, visitors can come to the
community tourism destinations to be in harmony with nature beauty, feeling the
peaceful life, friendly and hospitable people through living activities,
costumes, unique ethnic cuisine in the village.
With the mobilization of all resources, the
potential and advantages of tourism have initially been exploited effectively
to contribute to improving the material and spiritual life of local people in
the area. Up to now, the district has 7 tourist accommodation establishments
with 47 guest rooms and 3 community tourism spots, 9 households doing community
service businesses in Hien Luong, Tien Phong and Cao Son communes.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
The People’s Committee of Tan Lac district recently hosted a cultural, sports and tourism festival of local highland communes and a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation.
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.
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.
