Ho Thau develops sustainable tourism

BHG - Ho Thau, 32 km from the centre of Hoang Su Phi District, is a commune inhabited by many ethnic groups, such as Dao, Mong, Nung, Tay, and Kinh, with eight villages.

This place has diverse cultural values ​​and a rich traditional identity, along with beautiful natural landscapes, such as the national landscape of terraced fields, Chieu Lau Thi mountain peak, primaeval forests and ancient Shan Tuyet tea forests.

Ho Thau Eco Village Homestay is an attractive destination for tourists.

In autumn, when the terraced fields change from green to yellow, Ho Thau offers a majestic, captivating scene.

Although new to tourists, Ho Thau gradually attracts many people to explore and experience.

Recognising the potential for tourism development of the commune, local authorities have developed many projects and plans to preserve and promote the cultural identity of ethnic groups associated with community tourism development. Activities such aspromoting, building a civilised lifestyle, restoring relics, and preserving national culture are being implemented.

The commune focuses on promoting the role of prestigious people in the community, eliminating bad customs and restoring cultural heritages such as the 'cap sac' ritual, fire dancing, ancestor worship and praying for luck. Traditional cultural teaching classes are also organised for the younger generation to maintain and promote unique cultural values.

In addition, Ho Thau Commune focuses on embellishing historical and cultural relics and scenic spots, restoring traditional festivals and building them into typical festivals to attract tourists. Cultural and artistic activities, preserving cultural heritage and developing typical tourism products are also being promoted.

In particular, the commune is researching the formation and development of tourism products to learn about culture and history, combined with traditional craft villages to increase tourist attraction.

With the active participation of local people and authorities, many traditional festivals have been restored and attracted numerous tourists.

Notable attractions such as Chieu Lau Thi mountain peak, terraced fields relics and homestays, such as Ho Thau Eco Village, Chan Mui homestay, Chan May Chieu Lau Thi, and Chu Phu homestay, have contributed to creating conditions for tourists to fully experience Ho Thau'sbeauty and culture.

In the coming time, Ho Thau Commune authorities will orient tourism development associated with cultural conservation by completing the planning and strategy for developing tourist destinations in a fast, strong and sustainable direction. The commune will prioritise investment from the State budget to promote potential and, at the same time, call for investment from businesses and individuals.

Activities to promote ethnic culture will be enhanced, using information technology and social networks to propagate, connect, and cooperate in cultural conservation and tourism development. At the same time, improving the quality of the staff in the cultural sector at the grassroots level is also focused on ensuring Ho Thau's sustainable development.