HBO – The Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant has been an attractive destination to tourists when visiting Hoa Binh Lake.
The plant has a total capacity of 1,920 MW and an annual
electricity output of more than 9.5 billion KWh.
Construction on the project started at a time when the country
just ended the resistance war against the US and was facing a lot of
difficulties and deprivation, with complicated construction conditions and high
pressure on progress. Tens of thousands of youths from rural areas in the
northern region volunteered to work at the construction site – the Communist
Youth Site. More than 500 engineers and technicians, who had freshly graduated
from universities and vocational schools, and 800 experts who were project
managers, engineers, and skilled workers of the Soviet Union were sent to the
site.
Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant on the
day the river was separated and the dam was built.
Officials, soldiers, engineers, workers and Soviet Union experts
worked hard with the slogan "For the future electric current of the nation”.
Therefore, the construction progress was never interrupted. The high resolve,
energy, creativeness and high consensus created a lot of miracles, and many
records were set at the construction site.
On January 12, 1983, the first phase of the Da River separation
was carried out, while construction on projects to separate the Da River in the
second phase finished on January 9, 1986.
In late 1988, after nine years since the construction started, the
first turbine began generating electricity and the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant
was officially put into operation. Other turbines then started generating
electricity as scheduled.
On December 20, 1994, the plant with eight turbines and a total
capacity of 1,920 MW was inaugurated and connected to the national grid, showing
the breakthrough development of the Vietnamese energy sector and the
electricity sector in particular.
For the nation’s electric current, 168 Vietnamese and Soviet Union
officials, experts and workers laid down their lives during the construction
process, becoming a symbol of sacrifice and devotion for the friendship between
Vietnam and the Soviet Union, and now the Russian Federation. Since its operation,
the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant has generated over 200 billion kWh of
electricity, contributing to the country’s economic development./.
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.
