(HBO) – A number of communes and districts in Hoa Binh province have effectively attracted investment to tourism development in various areas, such as cultural tourism, eco-tourism, and religious tourism. Many domestic and foreign investors have poured money into tourism projects in the province.
The Heritage Park for Vietnamese scientists and scholars in Bac
Phong commune, Cao Phong district, attracts a large number of visitors.
The province is now home to 72 valid
projects in tourism, accounting for 12.2 percent of its total projects and
worth close to 20.6 trillion VND.
It also has 434 licenced lodging
facilities, nine local-level and one provincial-level tourist complexes, 12
passenger transport service providers and 13 tour operators. More than 300
boats are deployed to serve tourists in the Hoa Binh Reservoir tourist area
while over 100 electric cars serve tourist complexes in the district of Mai
Chau and Lac Thuy, providing jobs for more than 14,000 labourers./.
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.