(HBO) – Following the Prime Minister’s approval of a plan to develop the Hoa Binh Lake tourism site, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province has proposed the provincial Party Committee and People's Committee to build and implement a tourism human resources training plan which aims at creating sustainable livelihoods and improving living standards of people in the area.
A family in Da Bia hamlet, Tien Phong commune (Da Bac
district) offers tourism services for tourists.
Regarding households
living along the Hoa Binh Lake with potential for community-based tourism
development, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has
opened several classes, including one in Ngoi hamlet (Ngoi Hoa commune) and
another on the Coconut island (Thung Nai commune). In addition, the department
has run classes on developing tourism products and promoting destinations for
locals, most recently in Tien hamlet, Thung Nai commune. It has also organised
tours and trips to study tourism models in Vinh Phuc province, Moc Chau
district (Son La province), and Thai Nguyen province.
In the past, lakeside
hamlets mostly involved in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Now, many of
them, such as Ngoi hamlet (Ngoi Hoa commune), Ke hamlet (Hien Luong commune),
and Da Bia hamlet (Tien Phong commune) have moved to developing homestay
tourism services. Bui Thi Nhem, whose family offers homestay services in Da Bia
hamlet, Tien Phong commune, said that local households have been supported to
acquire basic tourism knowledge and skills, including customer services, service
quality management, communication and cooking skills. The hamlet has four
homestays, with the number of domestic and international visitors increasing significantly.
Community-based tourism activities are bringing about practical outcomes, both
improving living conditions and preserving cultural values./.
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.
