With a diverse culture with the identities of the Muong, Tay, Dao, and Thai ethnic groups and wild, majestic landscapes, Da Bac highland district is developing diverse tourism, associated with preserving and promoting traditional culture.
Tourists visit Sung hamlet, Cao Son commune, Da Bac district.
Comrade Nguyen Van Toan, Head of the Culture and Information Department of Da Bac district, said: Some scenic spots of the district are being exploited to serve tourism development, such as: Thac Bo temple in Vay Nua commune, Coconut Island tourist area is one of the most beautiful islands in the Hoa Binh lake area.
A scenic spot that many international tourists discover is Pu Canh Nature Reserve. The reserve is located in the communes: Doan Ket, Yen Hoa, Dong Ruong, Dong Chum with a total area of over 1,580 hectares with rich flora and fauna ecosystems, waterfalls, stream systems and remaining primary forests. There are ancient trees hundreds of years old here. The foot of Pu Canh mountain is home of the Tay and Muong ethnic people with many unique cultural features from costumes, writing, cuisine... The people are friendly.
From 2017 up to now, in the villages along Hoa Binh lake, a number of community tourism destinations for the Muong and Dao ethnic people have been formed. Among them is the community tourism site in Ke hamlet, Hien Luong commune. There are 4 homestay in the village: Sac Luyen, Sanh Thuan, Huu Thao, and Ha Khanh. Visitors coming here can experience life with the Muong ethnic people with activities like cycling, swimming, kayaking, fishing and shrimping...
The community tourist destination in Sung hamlet, Cao Son commune is inhabited by the Dao Tien people. The village here has wild beauty, ethnic people retain many traditional cultural activities, creating unique and typical tourism products, attracting a large number of international tourists to discover.
Da Bia community tourism site, Tien Phong commune is a famous tourist village that has been recognized with the 2019 Asean community tourism award. Coming to Da Bia, visitors can enjoy culinary dishes of the Muong people: grilled fish, bamboo-tube rice, hill chicken, wild vegetables... or experience the "self-conscious" restaurant.
In Da Bac district, there are a number of tourist and resort areas that many tourists choose: Mai Da Lodge in Doan Ket hamlet - Tien Phong commune; Xoan Retreat Da Bac in Mo hamlet, Da Bac Ecolodge in Mai hamlet, Hien Luong commune; Ho Tam homestay in Cao Son commune.
In addition, visitors to Da Bac can also discover nice caves and waterfalls, such as: Lo Lan cave - Hien Luong commune, Ho Vang cave - Nanh Nghe commune, Sung cave - Cao Son commune, Bong waterfall - Tan Minh commune.
Located just a 20-minute drive from Hoa Binh City, Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh is a captivating new destination nestled in Mo hamlet, Bình Thanh commune, Cao Phong district. Combining farming with leisure, this tranquil retreat is perfect for those seeking balance, joy, and an immersive experience in the expansive beauty of nature.
Muong Bi - Tan Lac is renowned as one of the four famous Muong regions in Hoa Binh province. Blessed by nature with a favourable climate and stunning landscapes, Tan Lac holds great advantages for tourism development. The local tourism industry has made remarkable strides in recent times thanks to the attention and support from the local authorities and sectors.
With its strategic location, well-developed transport network, and diverse soil and climatic conditions, Hoa Binh is emerging as a must-visit destination in Vietnam's northwestern tourism corridor. The province boasts numerous attractions, including the Kim Boi hot springs (Kim Boi district), the Dau Rong cave complex (Cao Phong), the Mai Chau valley (Mai Chau), and the iconic Hoa Binh hydropower plant.
The northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has been listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
