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.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
Officially opening in February, Ngoi Hoa Ecotourism Site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, has quickly become a sought-after destination. It offers visitors a chance to indulge in distinctive and enticing experiences.
Gia Trang Heian Homestay, a unique cultural oasis in the heart of Hoa Binh city, has become a compelling attraction for tourists seeking ethnic cultural experiences within an urban setting. Bui Thi Hien, a local in Kim Boi district with aspiration for ethnic culture and community-based tourism development, created the homestay that seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary features.
To make tourism a key economic sector, Da Bac district has focused on investing in infrastructure, diversifying tourism products, and enhancing promotion efforts to create breakthroughs in developing the smokeless industry.
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.
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