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.
Mung hamlet in Hop Phong commune has become an attractive destination for visitors on Lunar New Year holiday.
The Year of the Snake ushered in waves of domestic and international visitors to Cao Phong's diverse attractions. The Hoa Binh lake tourism site bustled with boats ferrying thousands of visitors to the Thac Bo temple and surrounding scenic areas. Particularly, the Vietnam Scientists Heritage Park in Bac Phong commune, a renowned destination among tourists from far and wide, has welcomed more than 10,000 visitors from the outset of the year. It is offering a 5% discount on entrance fees to stimulate tourism.
According to Bui Van Nhat, head of the district bureau of culture, science and information, the park is a premier modern complex spanning 30 hectares, featuring naturalistic architecture and housing exhibitions of scientific research.
At Bong Lai temple in Cao Phong town, visitors thronged for spiritual tourism, with various religious practices organised such as "chau van” (ritual singing). Besides, other destinations within the complex, including Dau Rong mountain, saw significant visitor traffic.
Last year, the district welcomed some 457,000 tourist arrivals, up 13.7% year-on-year. This included 5,430 international visitors and 451,570 domestic tourists, generating tourism revenue exceeding 240 billion VND (9.4 million USD). In the first two months of 2025, it hosted 85,000 visitors and gained 51 billion VND in tourism revenue.
Nhat said that with a view to promoting the tourism industry, the district administration has ordered competent sides to raise public awareness of the significance of tourism to local socio-economic development, while directing the enhancement of management and implementation of tourism development plans. Additionally, it has carried out inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, traffic management, food hygiene, and disease prevention requirements.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
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.
