(HBO) - During the four-day public holiday from April 30 to May 3, the northern province of Hoa Binh welcomed 161,543 visitors, including 1,447 foreign visitors, raking in revenue of 95 billion VND.
Visitors grass skiing at An
Lac Eco Farm and Hot Springs in Vinh Dong commune, Kim Boi district.
Destinations attracting large numbers of tourists included Hoa Binh city
and Mai Chau, Kim Boi, and Cao Phong districts. Mai Chau district was the most popular,
thanks to its rich tourism products and services and many resorts and hotels
that meet the diverse needs of visitors.
Mai Chau district welcomed 43,407 visitors over the holiday, earning
more than 49.6 billion VND, while Hoa Binh city welcomed 36,700 and posted
revenue of 13 billion VND, followed by Cao Phong and Kim Boi districts.
The province’s tourism sector has recovered strongly, with tourist
numbers more than 1.5 times higher than forecasts and increasing handily
compared to the same period in 2021.
Related sectors worked closely to ensure security and order and prevent
and control COVID-19 so that visitors could have a safe holiday full of
different experiences./.
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.