A new multifunctional bus terminal was inaugurated on September 19 in the resort town of Sa Pa, covering over 4,000 square metres with the capacity to accommodate nearly 300 buses.
The new Sa Pa bus station (Photo: Vietnamnet)
The station comprises six storeys and one basement and was built
at a total cost of VND200 billion (US$8.6 million), by Ha Son Tourism Transport
Company.
The Sa Pa bus station is equipped with a smart operation system and the data is
connected with the Vietnam
General Directorate for Roads. Buses travelling in and out of the station are
managed by magnetic cards and monitoring cameras.
It also features modern amenities, such as waiting lounges for VIP passengers,
restaurants and entertainment services for children, which are expected to
offer an excellent experience to visitors to the town.
Vice Chairman, Nguyen Thanh Duong, of Lao Cai province, where the station is
located, said he expects domestic transport companies to open international
routes with the Sa Pa bus station as a key hub.
Each year Sa Pa welcomes around 2.5 million domestic and
foreign tourists.
The waiting lounge for VIP passengers
with free food and drinks. (Photo: Vietnamnet)
A kids’ playroom inside the bus station (Photo:
Vietnamnet)
Source: NDO
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.
