(HBO) - From 14th to 16th November, The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau provinces jointly organized the survey to construct an inter-lake waterway travel within Hoa Binh - Son La - Lai Chau Hydropower.
The delegation conducted the survey to evaluate the potential and advantages of communal tourism development in Ngam village, Song Pe Ward, Bac Yen District (Son La). There are 103 households living in the village, 99% of which are Muong ethnic with the potential development of tourism such as unique customs, plentiful ecosystems, handicraft products and so on. This site was reviewed that it was one of the fully potential convergence spots for the public tourism development in Son La province.
The deputation of 4 provinces including Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau conducted a practical survey in Ngam Village, Song Pe Ward, Bac Yen District (Son La).
Then, the deputation also evaluated the entire waterway in Hoa Binh Lake area at the locations having the advantages of tourism resources and being forming the products of ecological, spiritual and communal tourism such as The Temple of Bo Waterfall Princess, Thung Nai Ward (Cao Phong); Da Bia Commune and Dua Island, Tien Phong Ward (Da Bac) and Ngoi Village, Ngoi Hoa Ward (Tan Lac).
The team members experientially rowed a kayak at Da Bia Commune, Tien Phong Ward (Da Bac).
The program of surveying and building the inter-lake waterway route assessed the potential and current status of tourism resources in Hoa Binh Lake, implemented the supported orientations and called for investment in the construction of typical tourism products in each region. At the same time, it also connectively built the first waterway on Da River, from Hoa Binh to Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau.
The delegation took the memorial photos at Ngoi Commune, Ngoi Hoa Ward (Tan Lac).
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.