(HBO) - In the first 6 months of 2019, Mai Chau district welcomed more than 180,000 visitors, including 77,621 international visitors and 104,438 domestic visitors. Total revenue from tourism reached 70,1 billion VND.
Since the announcement of the planning of Mai Chau National Tourist Site, the number of investment projects on tourism has increased. Visitors also increased.
In particular, with 7 community tourism sites including: Lac hamlet (Chieng Chau commune), Buoc hamlet (Tat Healthy commune), Van and Pom Coong hamlet (Mai Chau town), Hich hamlet (Mai Hich commune), Pa Co hamlet (Pa Co commune), Hang Kia hamlet (Hang Kia commune) has contributed to the economic restructuring, creating jobs and raising incomes for the people.
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.