Hoa Binh welcomes over 161,000 tourists on April 30, May 1 holiday

5/13/2022 - 11:22:00 AM

(HBO) - During the four-day public holiday from April 30 to May 3, the northern province of Hoa Binh welcomed 161,543 visitors, including 1,447 foreign visitors, raking in revenue of 95 billion VND.

Visitors grass skiing at An Lac Eco Farm and Hot Springs in Vinh Dong commune, Kim Boi district.

Destinations attracting large numbers of tourists included Hoa Binh city and Mai Chau, Kim Boi, and Cao Phong districts. Mai Chau district was the most popular, thanks to its rich tourism products and services and many resorts and hotels that meet the diverse needs of visitors.

Mai Chau district welcomed 43,407 visitors over the holiday, earning more than 49.6 billion VND, while Hoa Binh city welcomed 36,700 and posted revenue of 13 billion VND, followed by Cao Phong and Kim Boi districts.

The province’s tourism sector has recovered strongly, with tourist numbers more than 1.5 times higher than forecasts and increasing handily compared to the same period in 2021.

Related sectors worked closely to ensure security and order and prevent and control COVID-19 so that visitors could have a safe holiday full of different experiences./.

Tan Lac district taps into tourism potential

With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.

Dao Tien ethnics’ community-based tourism create unique travel experience

Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.

Hoa Binh cuisine: An unforgettable experience for visitors

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.