(HBO) – Kim Boi district in northern Hoa Binh province is endowed with beautiful natural scenery with majestic caves, mountains and forests. It is also famous for folk culture and traditional festivals of Muong ethnic minority group. To promote its potential, the district has focused investment on improving the quality of tourism services, striving to become a high-quality tourism centre in the province.
Serena Resort in Khai Doi hamlet, Sao Bay commune, is one of
the high-class resorts in Kim Boi district.
Kim Boi has long been known for its hot mineral
spring. The spring is considered one of the best natural mineral
hot springs in
Southeast Asia.
Additionally, Kim Boi is a famous land of folk culture and traditional
festivals of the Muong ethnic minority people. Archaeological relic site of
Dong Thech ancient tomb (Chieng hamlet, Vinh Dong commune) dating back to the
second half of the 17th century with small and big stone columns carved in Han
– Nom scripts was recognised as a national relic site. Annually, a number of
festivals are held across the district such as Muong Dong festival (to pray for
good crops and happy families), spring festival, Khuong mua (xuong dong or
taking to the paddy fields), and a festival celebrating a new rice crop. Folk
community games are held at village festivals such as ‘nem con’ (cloth balls
throwing), ‘keo co’ (tug of war), and ‘day gay’ (stick pushing) along with
unique dances.
Furthermore, Kim Boi boasts a diverse system of
caves, mountains and old forests. These natural advantages enable the district
to develop eco-tourism, resort tourism and tours to explore Muong ethnic
culture. The district is home to many eco-tourism sites such as Serena Resort (
Sao
Baycommune), Cuu Thac Tu Son (site of nine waterfalls in Tu Son commune), Mat Troi
(Sun waterfall in Kim Tien commune), Thuong Tien specialised forest and
V’Resort (Vinh Tien commune).
The
number of visitors to Kim Boi district is higher than those to the districts of
Ky Son, Yen Thuy, Luong Son, Lac Son, Tan Lac and Cao Phong. However, the
figure is lower than those of Hoa Binh city, and Mai Chau and Lac Thuy districts.
Kim Boi district ranked third in the province in terms of revenues from tourism
services last year with 137.6 billion VND (6 million USD), just behind Luong
Son and Lac Thuy districts. Last year, the district’s tourism sector saw
promising signals. By the end of November, Kim Boi welcomed nearly 197,000
tourists, including 18,771 domestic visitors and 8,124 foreigners. Hotel room
occupancy reached 65 percent.
The district is planning to develop high-quality tourism to attract more
domestic and international foreigners. High-end resorts will be developed in
parallel with top quality tours and community-based tourism. It expects to welcome
250,000 visitors by 2020, 400,000 by 2025 and 650,000 by 2030. Earnings from
tourism are expected at 250 billion VND by 2020, 460 billion VND by 2025 and
900 billion VND by 2030./.
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.
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.
