(HBO) - After a long period of "hibernation" caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim Boi district’s tourism had a positive shift as the number of tourists visiting and relaxing in local resorts hiked.

Self-aware shops in Da Bia Village: No sellers, buyers place money in baskets

One of the things that visitors to Da Bia Village, Tien Phong Commune, Da Bac District, in the northern province of Hoa Binh, find most interesting are the self-aware shops of the Muong ethnic people, where there are no sellers and buyers just place their money in the baskets provided after finishing shopping.

Exploiting the tourism potential of Thanh Son commune

(HBO) - Thanh Son commune (Mai Chau) consists of 3 communes: Thung Khe, Noong Luong, merged Pu Bin, which are bestowed with the majestic mountains and forests, the cool and fresh climate, and the rich cultural identity.

Deputy PM chairs meeting to re-energise pandemic-hit tourism industry

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam requested relevant ministries to soon set the schedules for this year’s upcoming public holidays and school summer break to boost domestic travel demand.

Developing the national tourism area of Hoa Binh lake

(HBO) - Located in the area of Hoa Binh lake, the largest artificial water reservoir in Vietnam, the Tourism Area of Hoa Binh lake has the fresh climate, the diverse and attractive natural landscapes with the unique national cultural values. The tourism area stretches 54 km along the lake’s bed belonging to Cao Phong, Da Bac, Tan Lac, Mai Chau districts and Hoa Binh City. Its area is 52,200 ha, in which, 1,200 ha is in the core zone planning.

Discovering the beauty spots in Mai Chau

(HBO) - Mai Chau district is blessed with a lot of wonderful scenery by the nature. It is a peaceful and quiet place, helping you forget the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the relaxing moments after stressful working days. What is beautiful in Mai Chau tourism? Let's take a look at some of the beautiful sights of Mai Chau district to complement your travel guide!

Waterfalls appeal to visitors during hot summer

(HBO) - Well-known natural waterfalls in Hoa Binh such as the Trang and the Mu, always have great appeal to visitors, especially on hot days in summer. Those sites receive large numbers of tourists on weekends.

The attraction of tourism in Pa Co

(HBO) - The upland commune, Pa Co (Mai Chau) is home of Mong ethnic community. With the pristine natural landscapes, especially, people preserve a lot of nice customs, habits and culture, this place has become a new and attractive tourism destination on the discovery journey of the northwest gateway’s lands.

Hoa Binh works to revitalise tourism industry in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

(HBO) – The tourism industry of Hoa Binh province, which boasts considerable potential and advantages, has been strongly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, efforts are being made to revilatise the sector.

Training skills on rural tourism services (OCOP) in 2020 in Da Bac district

(HBO) - In Da Bac district, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a training course on skills on rural tourism services (OCOP) in 2020. In Da Bac district, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a training course on skills on rural tourism services (OCOP) in 2020.

The unique beauty of Hang Chua - Hang Pagoda

Hang Chua - Hang Pagoda in Yen Tri commune (Yen Thuy) is a relic complex with many beautiful caves. It is not only unique with the writings and poems recorded on the cliffs of the ancient people, there are many remains of Hoa Binh culture, it is also known for the unique features of the ancient pagoda located in the cave.

Lac Thuy District: Nearly 452 billion VND has been invested in tourism infrastructure

(HBO) - Lac Thuy district has completed the tourism development planning, focusing on improving the business investment environment, attracting resources to invest in developing tourism and services.

Attractive tourist destinations in Muong Thang

(HBO) – Cao Phong district in Hoa Binh province have welcomed a large number of tourists since the National Reunification (April 30) and May Day holidays. The locality welcomed 114,598 holidaymakers in the first four months of this year, including 92 foreigners, raking in 19.3 billion VND.

Vietnam seeks to boost tourism following COVID-19

The Prime Minister has recently assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to devise measures to develop tourism following COVID-19 pandemic.

Beautiful nature, unique culture of Mai Chau on travellers’ map

(HBO) - The beautiful and charming nature of Mai Chau as well as the unique culture of its ethnic minority people have put the district on travellers’ map. The Mai Chau valley has been named among 10 destinations that offer visitors exciting experiences.

Mai Chau’s Q1 tourism revenue hits 1.25 million USD

(HBO) – Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has taken various measures to attract investment and develop tourism in a modern and professional way, in line with cultural identity conservation in the locality. The district also pays attention to environmental protection.

Opening ceremony of national tourism year 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a document on the cancellation of the opening ceremony of national tourism year 2020.

The revenue from tourism is estimated at 380 billion dongs in the first quarter

(HBO) - According to the statistics from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the first quarter, it was estimated to welcome 560,000 turns of visitors in the whole province, reaching 54.9% compared to the same period last year (reaching 17% of the year’s plan).

Keeping the identity of community tourism

(HBO) - Being a mountainous province with a lot of different ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh has a diverse and rich cultural identity of the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao and Mong ethnic people, which has been kept in many hamlets and villages. Hoa Binh is also the cradle of the famous "Hoa Binh culture”, the home of the epic "Laying the land, laying water” with 41 cultural and historical relics, which have been ranked at the national level, 58 provincial-level relics and many folk festivals of the ethnic groups...

Nuts for bananas: a snack of youth

To many Mekong Delta locals, grilled banana dipped in coconut milk represents a vessel of delightful childhood memories.

Exploiting the potential of tourism development in Da Bac district

(HBO) - With the advantages of nature and the cultural identity, Da Bac district has been identified as a key tourism development of the province. In the district there are a lot of communes located along the area of Hoa Binh lake, where there is pristine scenery, the air is fresh and there are many large and small islands, which is an opportunity for tourists to enjoy and relax when they come back to the cloudy nature of the coincident mountains and vast water.

"Pa pinh top" in northwestern localiti

"Pa pinh top” (grilled fish), is a speciality of the Thai ethnic minority group in the northwestern region of Vietnam.

Taking the band wing Lau Sieu alcohol

(HBO) - In 2019, Lau Sieu alcohol was recognized as an 3-star OCOP product. This is a private trademark of Vi Thi Ton business household in Chieng Ha hamlet, Mai Ha commune (Mai Chau). With the hope that Lau Sieu alcohol would be sustainably developed, Ms. Vi Thi Ton's family has boldly expanded its scale and has applied the advanced technology in completing the product, using detoxification filter system in alcohol elements and the technology reducing the shock of alcohol before launching the product into the market.

Honouring Vietnam’s culinary culture

The word "banh mi” (Vietnamese bread) was admitted into the Oxford English Dictionary, one of the world’s most prestigious dictionaries, on March 24, 2011, showing the international community’s recognition for Vietnam’s culinary culture.

Cao Phong District: The tourism revenue in the first quarter has decreased by 48% compared to the same period

(HBO) - Facing the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Cao Phong district has actively promoted the propaganda, the implementation of disinfection spray and epidemic prevention and control measures in the district.