(HBO) – Hoa Binh Lake stretches 70 kilometers and spreads over 17 communes in five districts and city. There are 47 islands in the lake, including 11 limestone islands with a combined the area of 116 hectares, and 36 mountainous islands covering an area of nearly 160 hectares. The lake is described as a drawing, and billed as "Ha Long Bay” of Hoa Binh province. Besides stunning natural landscapes, the lake owns special culture of ethnic minority groups like Muong, Tay, Dao and Thai, posing potential to develop tourism products to lure visitors.
Photo: CoTemple in Hien Luong
commune, Da Bac district is a famous spiritual tourism site of Hoa Binh Lake.
The
province is directing competent authorities and localities to carry out the
overall master plan to develop the Hoa Binh Lake national tourism site approved
by the Prime Minister. Accordingly, standout tourism products should combine
the study and experience of the Muong culture and the lake’s eco-system. Also,
they should work to branch out spiritual tourism products of Thac Bo temple (in
Cao Phong and Da Bac districts), Doi Co Temple (in Hien Luong commune of Da Bac
district), ecological and resort tourist products of Sung island (in Tien Phong
commune of Da Bac) and Ngoi Hoa Bay of Hoa Lake (in Ngoi Hoa commune of Tan Lac
district), and community-based tourism in Ngoi commune (Ngoi Hoa), Tru commune
(Thai Thinh), Ke commune (Hien Luong), Da Bia commune (Tien Phong).
Priority will be given to eco-tourism, resort tourism and homestay development
in the community-based tourism site. The province will build food streets of
ethnic minority groups as well as set up tourism market along Da River./.
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.
