(HBO) – The remote villages around Hoa Binh Lake have been upgraded, giving tourists a feeling of hospitality. The localities have been turned into a tourist area, with bustling wharves.
Households
in Hoa Binh city have invested in aquaculture on Hoa Binh Lake, creating a
hallmark for local tourism.
More than 200 vessels are operating at the
Hoa Binh Lake tourist site, mainly gathering at Bich Ha Wharf in Hoa Binh
commune, Hoa Binh city, and Thung Nai Wharf in Thung Nai commune, Cao Phong
district.
The crew members have received intensive
training and been equipped with knowledge and skills in waterway eco-tourism.
Meanwhile, the vessels have their infrastructure upgraded to ensure safety and
comfort for holiday-makers during their trips.
In 2017, the Hoa Binh Lake tourist site had
yet to contribute much to regional economic development. Local residents faced
a range of difficulties, and there still remained a big gap between urban and
rural areas.
Economic growth rate at the tourist site
stands at about 21 percent, with services holding the lion’s share (47
percent), followed by industry, agriculture and aquaculture.
After the three year’s implementing
Resolution No. 14-NQ/TU of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board on
developing the Hoa Binh Lake tourist site, local residents’ awareness of
benefits brought about by the tourist site has been improved.
The site has attracted investors and
helped to boost economic growth, generate jobs and raise material and spiritual
life of locals./.
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.