Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a master plan on the development of Thac Ba Lake national tourism site in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai until 2025.
According to the master plan, Thac Ba Lake will become a
national tourism site with 380,000 visitors by 2025 and 1 million by 2030
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The site, located in Yen Binh district and Thac Ba town, will
cover a total area of around 28,800 hectares. About 1,200ha (excluding the area
of the water) will be used to develop the tourism zone.
The plan aims to turn the Thac Ba Lake site into a national tourism hub by
2025.
Over the next five years, the site will develop into an ecotourism, resort and
recreation centre of Yen Bai province and the northern midland and mountainous
area.
The site will take advantage of its lakeside areas, scenic beauty and the
cultural identity of the Chay river to build a brand for tourism products
aligned with approved regional development strategies.
The plan will ensure the area’s tourism sector is in harmony with other
economic sectors and the lake’s other functions to maintain the region’s
ecosystem, mitigate climate change and prevent natural disasters.
The site will develop connections with popular resorts and other tourism
hotspots in Yen Bai and Hanoi.
One focus of the plan is on mobilising local resources and using rural
labourers to help eradicate poverty and promote an economic transformation in
the area.
The plan targets welcoming 380,000 visitors by 2025 and 1 million by 2030.
International arrivals should account for 40,000 and 140,000 of the tourists,
respectively. Accommodations will consist of 600 rooms by the first deadline and
1,000 by the second.
Total tourism revenues are expected to hit 300 billion VND (nearly 13 million
USD) by 2025 and 900 billion VND by 2030. The site will create 1,000 jobs for
local people by 2025 and 2,000 by 2030.
The site will focus on attracting tourists from Hanoi, other provinces in the
Red River Delta, the northeastern coastal and the northern midland and
mountainous region, while also attracting luxury tourists from HCM City, Da
Nang and Can Tho.
Internationally, priority will be given to the traditional markets, including
France, the US and Canada, in addition to expanding reach in Northeast Asian
markets such as China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, and Southeast Asian
nations including Thailand and Laos.
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.
