(HBO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh and that of the central coastal province of Binh Dinh enhanced tourism development linkage between the two provinces in the new normal during a conference held in Hoa Binh city on May 28.
Leaders of the Hoa Binh
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Binh Dinh Tourism Department
ink a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation.
At the event, businesses of the
provinces introduced their outstanding products and services. Hoa Binh holds a
geographical advantage of its close proximity to Hanoi capital city, cultural
identity and the Hoa Binh reservoir tourism complex. Meanwhile, Binh Dinh
boasts strengths in ocean tourism.
Participants discussed ways to
fine-tune products, destinations and services as well as put forward
recommendations to devise programmes linking travel companies of the two
provinces.
The departments signed a
memorandum of understanding for the 2022-26 period, with an aim to promote the
public-private partnership in tourism, develop products and markets along with
intra-province travel tours meeting the demand of tourists at home and abroad.
The departments will also
bolster communication work and create favourable conditions for the cooperation
between tourism associations and businesses./.
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.
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.
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.