(HBO) - Talking about tourism in Cao Phong district, it is necessary to mention Hoa Binh Lake with the highlight spot of the spiritual cultural tourism, the temple of Thac Bo Lord. Another spiritual tourist destination, which is widely known to the tourists, is the famous monument of Khanh pagoda, Yen Thuong commune.
A large numbers of tourists are paying a visit to Bong Lai Rooftop Temple, Zone 3, Cao Phong town (Cao Phong).
Not far from Khanh pagoda is Queon Ang relic pagoda, Tan Phong commune. With the policy of socializing investment in tourism development, Bong Lai Rooftop Temple in Zone 3, Cao Phong town has been built spaciously, meeting the needs of spiritual activities in the area recently.
Along with the other types of tourism, spiritual tourism has significantly contributed to the tourism development of Cao Phong district. In 2018, the district welcomed 41,170 turns of visitors. In particular, there were 1,058 turns of international visitors and 340,112 turns of domestic visitors. The revenue from the tourism activities is estimated at 21,195 million VND.
As part of Project 6 under the national target program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in 2024, Lạc Sơn District, Hoa Binh province focuses on diverse and practical activities to promote the project's goal: "Preserving and promoting the beautiful traditional cultural values of ethnic groups in conjunction with tourism development."
After 3 years of implementing Resolution No. 04-NQ/TU, dated October 11, 2021 of the Provincial Party Standing Committee on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values of Hoa Binh province's ethnic groups in the period of 2021 – 2025 with the orientation to 2030 (NQ04), it has mobilized the participation of the entire political system, the people from all walks of life and there have been positive changes. So far, out of the 10 targets of NQ04, 3 targets have been met and exceeded the plan set for 2025. Typically, 70% of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of ethnic groups in the province is on the list of the national ICH items and they have been protected and restored, exceeding 20% of the proposed Resolution.
Great National Unity Day has been recently celebrated in Duong hamlet, Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, in an atmosphere of warmth and community spirit. The event highlighted national identity and strengthened the bond of solidarity among residents.
On November 28, the People's Committee of Cao Phong district organized the Cultural and Sports Festival of Cao Phong district's ethnic groups in 2024.