Tourists go on a pilgrimage to Ba Vi mountain to offer incense to the Uncle Ho Temple and the Holy Ghost Tan Vien Temple Look for living witnesses to complete information for visitors In the report dated August 30, 1942 of Ambassador Son Tay Fucat to the Governor of Tonkin on the Ba Vi mountain planning project, evaluated: “Ba Vi mountain area will become a resort with higher benefits than Tam Dao. … ”. The reason is “the road from Hanoi to Ba Vi is very convenient. The distance from Hanoi to the 1,000m level is only 67km. There are only 12km of mountain roads. The slope of Ba Vi mountain is not more than 10% (meanwhile in Tam Dao it is 14%, even 16%). The climate in Ba Vi is not as wet as Tam Dao. The temperature does not change too much, the lowest is 17.8 degrees C and the highest is 29.6 degrees C ”. From 1932 – 1944, the French built many works here such as motels, amusement parks, churches, orphanages, summer camps, youth schools, military bases … At a height of 1,000-1,100m on the western slope of Tan Vien peak is a secret political prison system solidly built to imprison our patriotic communists against the colonial regime. The prison is arranged into 3 zones: Zone 1 is the residence for the prison guards, zone 2 and 3 are the places to keep prisoners. With a total area of ​​nearly 1,000m2, it can detain from 100-200 people. Currently, documents about the political prison are limited, Ba Vi National Park (National Park) is actively looking for surviving witnesses and related documents to gradually refine information. service visitors to visit. National park staff introduced the historical traces Ba Vi National Park is characterized by a mixed forest of broadleaf trees and low mountain subtropical conifers Preserve spiritual and historical values Currently, Ba Vi National Park has 217 vestiges from the French colonial period with unique architecture in harmony with nature. And Ba Vi National Park is trying to bring these historical vestiges into tourism development associated with biodiversity protection and preserving historical and spiritual values ​​of Ba Vi mountain. Mr. Do Huu The – Director of Ba Vi National Park took us along the winding road under the lush green trees to visit Ngoc Hoa cave. This cave is located at an altitude of 350m, about 200m from a motorway. Crouching through a small stone arch covered with vines, we can see the cave. Here, we observe a natural phenomenon that took place millions of years ago, that is the slide of geology due to the movement of the Ba Vi mountain formation, which created interesting caves. Above the cave is a large rock formed by 3 solid pillars to create a large arch about 15m2. Next to the rocky cave is a bat cave with a very “fertile” door shape. The cave consists of 4 doors piercing the mountain bed and is home to about 5-6 species of bats. However, the cave is very deep and dangerous, currently Ba Vi National Park has not allowed visitors to visit. Lying above the bat cave is “The Rock”. Legend has it that this is the place where Princess Ngoc Hoa (the 18th son of Hung Vuong) homesick and looks at the land of Phong Chau ancestor. From Ngoc Hoa cave, we can reach out to the forest lying on the slopes and the villages running far away on the foot of the mountain. A hundred-year old green cypress tree on top of Tieu Dong “The stone pool” at Ngoc Hoa cave During the camping or picnics vacation, young people will be guided by the humorous and experienced silviculture rangers to the ancient forests, offering incense at the Uncle Ho temple on the top, the holy temple. Strolled at the middle top, visited the prison area where the revolutionary soldiers were imprisoned, visited the French post at a height of 600-700m, which is now only ruins. Moreover, I heard stories of our army’s march through the jungle, along with the demonic demonic battle. Then let your heart blend with nature, you will be able to climb nearly 1,000 steps to visit the ancient green cypress forest on top of Tieu Dong. This is characteristic of mixed broadleaf and low mountain sub-tropical coniferous forests. You can comfortably sit on the smooth layers of moss, listen to the great wind in harmony with the sound of the holy forest birds, the cicadas squealing in the cool summer day, making magic concerts of the forest. blue.

Many new experiences
The opening event of the “Ba Vi – New Discovery and Experience” tourism festival will be held at the floating stage of Ngoan Son lake in Thien Son Suoi Nga tourist area (Van Hoa commune, Ba Vi district). The program opened with the highlight of the artistic performance “Ba Vi echoes a scenic area” staged in the form of a landscape on a 324m2 floating stage on the surface of Ngoa Son Lake. The show reappeared many stories about the history of the Ba Vi region, including the unique cultural features of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups.

The beautiful scenery endowed with nature will be the strength to exploit the tourism potential in Ba Vi

On this occasion, visitors can experience some unique tourism products of Ba Vi such as “Muong Market – Dao Ba Vi” at Ban Coc tourist area, Minh Quang commune; “Ice and snow cave” in Khoang Xanh – Suoi Tien tourist area; resort services, health care in Thien Son – Suoi Nga tourist area; visit historical and cultural relics such as relics of Tan Vien Son Thanh temple, Tan Vien pagoda, K9 Da Chong, Uncle Ho temple.

Beautiful view in Ba Vi.

“Enjoying the idyllic rural life, away from the narrow urban area, dust pollution and noise pollution is becoming the choice of many families. Coming to Ba Vi, visitors will be able to visit villages bearing the imprint of Vietnamese countryside, enjoy fresh produce and directly experience agricultural activities. This is an attractive cultural and tourist activity to promote and introduce to domestic and international tourists about Ba Vi tourism products. Thereby, strengthening exchanges, promoting, expanding cooperation, expanding markets and linking the development of tourism products of the district with other localities nationwide ”- Vice Chairman of Ba Vi District People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Anh said.Exploit strengthsThe product chain “Ba Vi – new discoveries and experiences” will have 3 activities focusing on connecting during the opening week and the tourist season, including: “Polish Flower Festival”, “Demonstration of tourism products. calendar in tourist areas: Ao Vua, Khoang Xanh “and” Cho Muong – Dao Ba Vi “. Talking with Economic & Urban reporter, project owner “Muong Fair – Dao Ba Vi”, Mr. Ngo Van Tiep – Director of Trang Son Nghiem Company shared: “The main objective of the project” Muong Fair – Giao Ba Vi ”is to preserve the cultural beauty of upland markets of 2 ethnic groups. The fair has 28 stalls, mainly for the sale of farmers, including agricultural products, foodstuffs and herbal remedies of the Dao. In order to stimulate the exchange of purchases, we run a free fee support program from now until the end of 2021 for all shops for people to do business. At the same time, 30% of goods brought by local people to tourism partners will be purchased ”.

Art installation “The healing hand of Tan Vien Son Thanh” at Thien Son Suoi Nga tourist area

Besides, “Orchid Festival” at Thien Son Suoi Nga tourist area takes place from May to August 2021 with thousands of orchid branches arranged along the route from Ha Son to Trung Son and Ngoan Son in The resort will create opportunities for visitors to admire the unique orchids. Model of My Nuong flower garden, with the themes of flowers: Bridge of peace, liberation, awakening, medicinal mountain will be introduced to the public. Director of Thien Son Suoi Nga Tourist Area Do Quoc Thai said: “With new tourism products and advantages of feng shui, climate, and cultural diversity, I hope that Ba Vi will become the second home of the people of the Capital. At the same time, Thien Son Suoi Nga will draw a journey for people to escape the hustle and bustle life, bringing visitors to a pristine place, fresh air. Thereby, visitors can feel secure, relax and improve their health ”.

Experience agricultural tourism in Ba Vi.

When joining the product chain “Ba Vi – new discoveries and experiences”, visitors will visit the agricultural tourism experience such as Dong Que Farm (Bavi Homestead), Green Farm Joint Stock Cooperative, Research Center for cows and grasslands in Van Hoa commune; Gia Trinh ecofarm, a happy farm in Yen Bai commune. For visitors who want to experience the cultural heritage, the activity “Explore Ba Vi Mountain – a journey of memories of the heritage” will take visitors to Ba Vi mountain, 400 meters, 600 meters, 1,000 meters in turn. . In particular, at the height of 400, visitors can experience immense pine forest with green grass. At a higher milestone, the typical work of the French built at the 800m is the orphanage with the doors and dome unfinished after the successful August Revolution. And not only churches, hotels, villas, in many documents left that the French built a prison area and an airport straight up at the 1,100m level. The existence of nearly 200 ruins that the French left, still remains a layer of ruined walls, mosses scattered among Ba Vi mountains and forests.

Developing diversified tourism products, focusing on building more new tourism products associated with promoting the potentials and advantages of the district, with many efforts in the preparation work, Ba Vi District People’s Committee believes that a chain of The event welcoming the summer tourism season of 2021 will attract a large number of tourists, contributing to promoting the development of tourism in the district.

“Ba Vi tourism festival 2021 coming here is one of the opening activities for the series of events to promote and stimulate tourism demand of the district. In 2021, Ba Vi strives to complete the target of welcoming 2.5 million visitors and reaching 3.5-4.5 million visitors in the following years ”- Vice Chairman of Ba Vi District People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Anh.