(HBO) - In our province, Mai Chau is currently the first and only locality has been planned to become National Tourist Destination in 2020 with a vision to 2030.

Foreign
tourists enjoy experiencing the community tourism products in Mai Hich commune
(Mai Chau).
Accordingly, Mai
Chau district basically meets the conditions for being recognized as a national
tourist destination in 2020. With tourist resources being considered as particularly
attractive, in the recent two years, Mai Chau district welcomed over 301,000
visitors in 2016 and over 324,500 visitors in 2017. Total revenue from tourism
reaches at over 80 billion VND per year. In particularly, in the first three
months of this year, the district has attracted over 82,500 visitors with total
revenue of 26.7 billion VND.
Currently, there are
146 tourist accommodation establishments in the district with 15 hamlets holding
community tourism activities. Tourism infrastructure has improved
significantly. Community tourist sites are trying to diversify their activities
to attract tourists, such as Lac village (Chieng Chau commune), Van village,
Pom Coong commune (Mai Chau town), and Buoc village (Xam Khoe village) , Xa
Linh hamlet, Pa Co hamlet (Pa Co commune), Hich hamlet (Mai Hich commune), Xam
Pa hamlet (Na Meo commune) ... With the core of community tourism, Mai Chau district
tourism is becoming the name that is very attractive to tourists from
everywhere.
Mr. Pham Van Hoan,
vice chairman of Mai Chau district People's Committee, said that: Particularly,
the district will strengthen the management of tourism activities by implementing
drastic regulations on management of tourism activities in Mai Chau district.
This regulation has been thoroughly discussed by the District People's
Committee and grasped in details to each tourist business since the end of
2017. Up to now, the regulation has been popular to the people’s life and
created positive effects.
These are the
important regulations and implementations expressing the determination of Mai
Chau district in raising Mai Chau tourism brand, deserving to become a national
tourist destination with good and sustainable values.
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.