(HBO) - In the first 6 months of 2019, Hoa Binh province welcomed 2,050,000 tourists, gaining 68% of the year plan, increasing more than 400,000 turns of tourists compared to the same period in 2018.
In particular, there were 180,000 international visitors and 1,870,000 domestic visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at 1,200 billion VND, reaching 60% of the year plan.
In the coming time, Hoa Binh province continues to pay attention to developing tourism. The province implements the cooperation program for tourism development in eight northwest provinces in 2019. Organizing cultural and tourism week to honor the cultural values, land and people of Hoa Binh in early November 2019.
Hoa Binh Province also continues to attract participation and spread the influence of competitions "Beautiful photos promoting Hoa Binh Lake in 2019" and the contest "Introducing Clips for Hoa Binh Lake, 2019" .
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
Officially opening in February, Ngoi Hoa Ecotourism Site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, has quickly become a sought-after destination. It offers visitors a chance to indulge in distinctive and enticing experiences.