(HBO) - In recent years, Hoa Binh tourism has made great progress. Hoa Binh is an intersection, being adjacent to Hanoi Capital and the Northern Delta region. It is rich in cultural identity, charming natural scenery and fresh climate. There are precious resources helping develop various types of tourism. The "Hoa Binh Culture" dates back to prehistoric times, which is famous for 4 Muong: Bi, Vang, Thang and Dong.
Mai Chau Hideaway in Suoi Lo hamlet, Tan Mai commune, Mai
Chau district
The ethnic
people of Thai, Mong and Dao have their own cultural characteristics, creating a
diverse and rich cultural nuance with many unique folk festivals, deeply imbued
with national cultural identities. The province has natural reserves such as Ngoc
Son - Ngo Luong in Tan Lac and Lac Son districts, Thuong Tien (Kim Boi), Hang
Kia - Pa Co (Mai Chau) and Phu Canh (Da Bac) with the dynamic animal and plant
systems. They are great potential for ecotourism development. There are 296
historical and cultural relics, scenic spots that are managed and protected in
the province. Many tangible and intangible cultural values are being restored
and developed. In particular, in Hoa Binh there is Song Da lake, the largest
artificial lake in Southeast Asia approved by the Prime Minister of the
National Tourism Development Master Plan. Mai Chau district is defined as a
national tourist site. There are a lot of famous tourist spots in the province
that have created the tourist attraction for Hoa Binh tourism. In recent years,
the provincial tourism has achieved important results. The number of tourists
and the total revenue from tourism activities has increased by an average of
20% per year, which is a certain contribution in the socio-economic development
of the province. Particularly, the improvement of the business environment,
removing difficulties for investors, strengthening the information, promotion
and implementation of the policies have encouraged the investment, attracting
potential businesses to take part in the construction of the quality tourism
products. Especially Hoa Binh lake national tourist area, the national tourist
destination of Mai Chau district and a number of other key localities have been
approved
The service
quality of the tourist destinations in the area has been significantly
improved. In 2018, Hoa Binh welcomed 2.7 million turns of visitors. In
particular, the international visitors were 312,193 turns of people. The total income
from tourism was about 1,520 billion VND and the total revenue reached 844,898
billion VND.
With a diverse culture with the identities of the Muong, Tay, Dao, and Thai ethnic groups and wild, majestic landscapes, Da Bac highland district is developing diverse tourism, associated with preserving and promoting traditional culture.
With the diverse cultural identities of the Muong, Tay, Dao, and Thai ethnic groups and endowed with natural beauty, the mountainous district of Da Bac has been gradually developing tourism in association with preserving and promoting traditional cultural values.
F. Martine from France and many other tourists from around the world have shown their excitement when joining Thai ethnic people of Mai Chau district in the traditional "sap” and "keng loong” dances.
In the early days of spring, accommodation businesses and tourist sites in Hoa Binh province have welcomed a large number of visitors, with many of them remaining open throughout the week-long Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Binh Thanh commune in Cao Phong district of Hoa Binh province has been taking advantage of local cultural identity and diverse natural landscapes to boost its tourism development.
The smart tourism software of Hoa Binh province forms part of the package of smart urban solutions, which optimises information and communications technologies to form a tourism ecosystem and offer benefits to tourists, authorities and businesses. It has facilitated the building of a high-quality tourism industry, contributing to local sustainable economic development.