Homestays in Dien Bien are becoming ideal stops for tourists who like to explore local culture during the April 30 - May 1 holiday and towards celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory May 7.
A Thia Homestay (Muong Thanh ward) is one of the new destinations, just put into operation from April 2024, this homestay owns 13 rooms with a maximum capacity of nearly 50 guests, priced from 100,000 - 200,000 VND/person.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien - owner of A Thia homestay said that with a rustic, close design and imbued with local culture. During the holidays, the number of guests tripled, with an average of more than 30 guests staying each day, including many international guests.
From the balconies of the rooms, visitors can admire the panoramic view of Muong Thanh fields. In addition, we also proactively coordinate to connect and introduce tourists to visit and experience reality" - Ms. Hien said.
Staying at homestay A Thia, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Xuan (Hanoi tourist) said that during this holiday, my family spent time visiting relics and the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum.
This is the second time I have returned to Dien Bien. In this trip, I went deep into the Thai ethnic villages to experience culture and cuisine" - Ms. Xuan said.
At Phuong Duc homestay (Muong Phang commune), Ms. Ca Thi Phuong, the owner of the homestay, said that on average, there are 12-14 visitors staying each day during the holidays, an increase of 5-6 times compared to normal days.
According to Ms. Phuong, the village has an art troupe ready to exchange and perform for tourists to enjoy. Guests in need can also experience farming with the people such as harvesting rice, growing vegetables, catching fish, creating unforgettable memories.
Not only homestays, the hotel system in the area also recorded a high increase in the number of room bookings. At Him Lam Hotel (Dien Bien Phu ward), the unit currently has 82 rooms and the occupancy rate during this year's holiday is estimated at about 80%, an increase of 2-3 times compared to normal days.
According to Mr. Pham Van Thang - Head of Tourism Management Department (Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dien Bien), currently the whole province has over 250 accommodation establishments with over 3,300 rooms, equivalent to 6,443 beds. Of which, 39 hotels, 152 guesthouses, 18 guesthouses and 42 homestays.
Mr. Thang said that to ensure the best service for tourists during the holidays, cultural villages and households engaged in community tourism are encouraged to organize activities to introduce traditional culture and unique cuisine, contributing to creating a unique highlight for local tourism.
Along with that, establishments strictly implement regulations on price listing and selling at listed prices, without discrimination against tourists.
