According to the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, tourism business activities in the province have shown strong signs of recovery, and the province has achieved good growth in the first six months of this year. The total number of tourists visiting Hoa Binh is estimated at 2.6 million, increasing nearly 10% compared to that of the same period, achieving 61.9% of the annual plan.
The Serena Kim Boi Resort (Kim Bôi) has been attracting visitors
with its ecotourism combined with the healthcare services.
The tourism
areas and destinations in the districts and the city have served 260,000 turns of
international visitors, achieving 53% of the annual plan, and 2,340,000 turns
of domestic visitors, achieving 64.8% of the annual plan. It is estimated that
the total revenue from tourism reached 2,689 billion VND, increasing 29.8%
compared to that of the same period, achieving 58.5% of the annual plan.
Along with
the effectiveness of promotion and advertising activities, improving the
infrastructure quality, and diversifying the services and tourism products such
as ecotourism combined with health care, sports tourism, spiritual tourism, and
cultural tourism…, the various attractions have drawn many tourists for
sightseeing, experiences, and exploration. Notably, Hoa Binh City has welcomed
280,000 turns of tourists, Mai Châu District has welcomed 210,000 turns of
tourists, and Kim Bôi district has welcomed 180,000 turns of tourists.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.
Currently, in the region of Mong ethnic people, Hang Kia commune (Mai Chau) is exploiting the community tourism activities relatively effectively. The tourism economy has been sustainably developing, basing on the potential and advantages of the natural resources and traditional cultural identity. The model is increasingly being replicated, creating changes in awareness, and contributing to the progressive changes in people's lives.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
The People’s Committee of Tan Lac district recently hosted a cultural, sports and tourism festival of local highland communes and a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation.
Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
