The Prime Minister has approved the tasks for the planning of construction of the Hoa Binh Lake national tourism site in the northern province of Hoa Binh to 2035.

A tourists' boat on Hoa Binh Lake (Photo: baohoabinh.com.vn)
The construction planning aims to put into details the overall
development blueprint for the tourism site to 2030, the regional construction
planning and related planning, with a view to developing the site into a key
destination in the northern mid-land and mountainous region with unique tourism
products associated with the Muong ethnic culture and the rich ecological
system in the lake.
The tasks for the planning include defining the directions for land use, social
and technical infrastructure, environmental sanitation, and services for the
tourism site. The planning should also design connectivity between the site and
other scenic spots and tourism sites in the region.
The planning should show how to optimize the exploitation of the values of
local landscape, ethnic culture and local identity for tourism
development at the site, while creating a legal foundation for the site’s
management and development as well as for the implementation of other projects
and planning schemes.
Under the approved planning tasks, the Hoa Binh Lake national tourism site is
located in Hoa Binh city and four districts of Da Bac, Cao Phong, Tan Lac and
Mai Chau.
Hoa Binh Lake will be the main tourism site of the northern mid-land and
mountainous region. Besides offering tourism products associated with the local
Muong ethnic culture and the lake’s ecological system, the site also has many
functions such as generating electricity, providing water, controlling flood and
preserving water resources.
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.