(HBO) - In the first months of the year, the province's tourism business has had many positive starting points. Notably, after the tourism reopened, many localities in the province have simultaneously applied and implemented the programs to attract visitors to the tourism areas and attractions.
Mai Chau tourism area is an
attractive destination to experience the ripen rice season in the valley.
The number of visitors has
rapidly increased since the beginning of the second quarter of 2022, especially
on weekends and public holidays. In the past 6 months, the province has
welcomed 1,680,000 turns of visitors and tourists, increasing 56.8% compared to
that of the same period, fulfilling 65.1% of the year plan.
In which, there are
60,000 turns of the international visitors, increasing 45.1% to that of the
same period last year, reaching 60% of the annual plan; there are 1,620,000
turns of domestic tourists, increasing 57.2% to that of the same period,
reaching 65.3% of the year plan. The total revenue from tourism has reached
1,900 billion VND, ỉneasing115.4% to taht of the same period, reaching 79.2% of
the year plan. Tourism has gradually recovered, making an important
contribution to the social growth and creating jobs for employees. Currently,
the most crowded tourism sites and attractions are mainly in Mai Chau, Kim Boi,
Luong Son, Da Bac districts and Hoa Binh city.
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.