(HBO) - In the first months of the year, the province's tourism business has had many positive starting points. Notably, after the tourism reopened, many localities in the province have simultaneously applied and implemented the programs to attract visitors to the tourism areas and attractions.

Mai Chau tourism area is an
attractive destination to experience the ripen rice season in the valley.
The number of visitors has
rapidly increased since the beginning of the second quarter of 2022, especially
on weekends and public holidays. In the past 6 months, the province has
welcomed 1,680,000 turns of visitors and tourists, increasing 56.8% compared to
that of the same period, fulfilling 65.1% of the year plan.
In which, there are
60,000 turns of the international visitors, increasing 45.1% to that of the
same period last year, reaching 60% of the annual plan; there are 1,620,000
turns of domestic tourists, increasing 57.2% to that of the same period,
reaching 65.3% of the year plan. The total revenue from tourism has reached
1,900 billion VND, ỉneasing115.4% to taht of the same period, reaching 79.2% of
the year plan. Tourism has gradually recovered, making an important
contribution to the social growth and creating jobs for employees. Currently,
the most crowded tourism sites and attractions are mainly in Mai Chau, Kim Boi,
Luong Son, Da Bac districts and Hoa Binh city.
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.