(HBO) - Bestowed with breathtaking landscapes, fresh air, and unique cultural features, Hoa Binh province’s Tan Lac district, about 100 kilometres from Hanoi, is an ideal destination for those who love the Muong ethnic minority culture and seek peace and tranquillity.
Capitalising
on the beauty of local landscapes, many households in the Van Son mountainous area
have opened homestays.
Renovating their
home while retaining their ethnic minority identity, Ha Thi Tham’s family was
among the pioneers in developing community-based tourism. Prior to COVID-19, she
welcomed an average of 15-20 visitors on weekends.
The owner of
the Hai Than homestay in Chien hamlet, Van Son commune, Tham said her homestay has
welcomed an increasing number of guests since the pandemic was brought under
control.
"Most tourists are satisfied with our homestay services and impressed by local
people’s hospitality, the temperate climate, adventurous trekking trails, and the
mysterious beauty of Nam Son Cave,” she added.
Visitors should not miss Lung Van Market, where an array of local staples are
sold by regional traders, including Nam Son tangerines, Quyet Chien chayote,
and brocade.
The highland area of Tan Lac includes Van Son, Ngo Luong, and Quyet Chien
communes, which are adjacent to primaeval forests. All boast excellent cultural
features, stunning terraced rice fields, and beautiful waterfalls.
According to Le Chi Huyen, Vice Chairman of the Tan Lac District People’s
Committee, as the district boasts huge potential for tourism development, it is
also an ideal destination for investment in ecotourism, resort tourism, and
experiential tourism.
Tan Lac is now
sharpening the focus on developing key tourism destinations in mountainous
areas and creating attractive tourism products, to contribute to improving
local livelihoods./.
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.
