The central province of Quang Nam, which is hosting the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings, has designed typical tours for tourists to discover the locality’s culture and people.

The tranquil ancient city of Hoi An is a highlight of the tours.
(Photo: hoianworldheritage.org.vn)
The tranquil ancient city of Hoi An is a highlight of the tours.
Tourists will be dazzled by yellow ancient houses with moss-covered roofs. The
city’s centre was formed from the combination of architectures and cultures of
Vietnam, China and Japan.
Leaving Hoi An for the mysterious My Son sanctuary, travellers will be
impressed by the local efforts to preserve national cultural values.
Visiting Hoi An Silk Village, tourists will get a deeper understanding about
the history of mulberry and silkworm cultivation.
Thanh Ha pottery village and Kim Bong carpentry village are also interesting
destinations as well.
A different Quang Nam province will be revealed when travelling westwards where
tourists cant discover the life and culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority group.
Meanwhile, Hoi An-Cu Lao Cham tour and Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve will be
main attractions during the APEC meetings.
Source: VNA
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.