(HBO) – Hoa Binh province welcomed some 90,000 visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, including some 4,500 foreign arrivals.
Total
revenue from tourism services is reckoned at around 36 billion VND, or a 62-
percent jump from the same time in 2018.
Visitors ask for calligraphy created by scholars at Heritist Park, Hoa Binh
province.
This year, tourists flocked to many spiritual cultural destinations like Bo
Temple, Tien Pagoda, Bong Lai Temple, and Khanh Pagoda. Meanwhile, Heritist
Park and community-based tourism in Mai Chau, Da Bac and Lac Son districts were
also the star attractions.
The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism directed competent
authorities to join hands with localities to make meticulous preparation for
local festivals, ensure food safety and hygiene as well as provide good quality
tourism services./.
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.
