(HBO) - On June 22nd, at Xoan - Retreat tourism area in Da Bac, Mo hamlet, Hien Luong commune, AOP project management board of Da Bac district held the first Congress of Tourism Association, term 2022 - 2027 in Da Bac district.

The first Congress of Tourism
Association in Da Bac District took place in Hien Luong commune (Da Bac).
The Tourism Association in Da Bac District was supported to establish by AOP organization and was issued by the Provincial People's Committee Decision No. 1004/QD-UBND, dated on May 22, 2022 on allowing the establishment of Da Bac District’s Tourism Association. Currently, in Da Bac district, there are 18 projects on tourism development, 15 households are doing homestay tourism services, 14 motels serving accommodation services. With the advantages of the nature and cultural identity, Da Bac district has been identified as a key tourism development center of the province. In the district, there are many communes located along the area of Hoa Binh lake, where the pristine scenery, fresh air, many large and small islands are the opportunity for tourists to enjoy relaxation when returning to the nature of clouds and mountains and the immense river. Hoa Binh Lake has been planned as a national tourism area, in which the development focus is on the area of Da Bac district.
With the theme "Solidarity, initiative, creativity, professionalism”, for the term 2022 - 2027, Da Bac District’s Tourism Association sets out the goal of continuing to strongly innovate the content and mode of operation on the basis of sticking the operation regulations of the Association, consolidating the organization of the Association to develop more and more, overcoming the difficulties and limitations, performing well the role of representative and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the Association members, contributing to making Da Bac district tourism become one of the key economic sectors of the district.
The Congress elected the Executive Committee of the first term, consisting of 8 people, Ms. Bui Thi Hieu was elected to hold the position of the Chairwoman of Da Bac District’s Tourism Association in term I, the period of 2022 - 2027.
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.