With its strategic location, well-developed transport network, and diverse soil and climatic conditions, Hoa Binh is emerging as a must-visit destination in Vietnam's northwestern tourism corridor. The province boasts numerous attractions, including the Kim Boi hot springs (Kim Boi district), the Dau Rong cave complex (Cao Phong), the Mai Chau valley (Mai Chau), and the iconic Hoa Binh hydropower plant.
The Dau Rong cave complex and
Bong Lai temple festival in Cao Phong district offer visitors an enchanting
spiritual and cultural tourism experience.
Hoa Binh is also home to a rich tapestry of
ethnic cultures from its Muong, Thai, Dao, Tay, and Mong communities, with
highlights including the renowned Hoa Binh Culture, Mo Muong heritage, and "De
dat – De nuoc (the birth of land and water)” epic, alongside distinctive
cuisine and abundant local specialties. Known for their revolutionary
traditions, resilience, hospitality, and industrious spirit, local people form
a key resource for developing diverse tourism models, particularly in
agricultural and eco-cultural-historical tourism.
The Serena Resort Kim Boi
capitalises on abundant hot mineral water resources in Kim Boi district to
offer premium wellness experiences.
The province is currently developing several
promising tourism models, such as homestays, spiritual and cultural tourism,
circular agriculture paired with experiential tourism, educational tourism
services, and e-commerce for tourism. Homestays, in particular, have gained
popularity among domestic and international travelers, particularly proven
effective when driven by collaborations between local households and
professional tourism companies.
Och fish soup with sour bamboo
shoots – a culinary staple of the Muong land – is a favorite among tourists
exploring the Hoa Binh Lake tourism site.
Hoa Binh also holds potential for entertainment,
sports, and adventure tourism. In today’s landscape, the industry benefits from
the Fourth Industrial Revolution, supportive government policies, and
opportunities to learn from successful models. However, challenges persist,
including limited access to financial resources, underdeveloped operational
skills, and an uneven ecosystem. Additionally, there is an absence of flagship
tourism models to lead the development of a cohesive and sustainable tourism
ecosystem.
To address these issues, Hoa Binh must increase
awareness of successful tourism models. Media outlets should implement
strategic, long-term promotional campaigns, while related training programmes
should focus on enhancing services management and operational skills. Moreover,
promoting new tourism routes and products through various channels is
necessary.
To translate its potential into reality, the
province should improve its business climate and competitiveness, ensuring a
balance among economic growth, cultural, social, and environmental development,
and defence-security maintenance. Prioritised investments should target
socio-economic infrastructure, eco-agricultural tourism, and the One Commune
One Product (OCOP) programme. It is also important to focus on branding,
e-commerce development, and the promotion of high-quality, innovative tourism
products, such as eco-agricultural experiences, educational farm tourism, and
wellness retreats that preserve and celebrate the province’s cultural and
natural charms.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
In recent times, Cao Phong District, Hoa Binh Province has focused on promoting tourism development, attracting visitors, and contributing to socio-economic growth.
In the early days of the Year of the Snake, visitors flocked to Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district to experience the "Xuong Dong" (going to the field) festival, the largest celebration in the Muong Vang region, which is closely linked with the Mai Da Lang Vanh (the stone roof of Vanh village) archaeological site, which has been recognised as a special national relic site.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
