HBO – Leading us to Trach spring, Bui Thi Chi in Ke village, Hien Luong commune, Da Bac district, said that it is a pride of the village as its beauty remains intact. Next to the spring is a protective forest which belongs to the Phu Canh nature reserve. Coming to the spring in summer, visitors all want to cross it, go fishing, catch crab and shrimp, or swim.
Family of Bui Thi Chi in Ke village,
Hien Luong commune prepares meals to welcome guests.
Huu
Thao homestay is named after Chi’s son and daughter-in-law. The house faces Hoa
Binh Lake, enjoys fresh air and can serve groups of up to 12 guests. She said: "Although
the income from the community tourism is not high, it is a great opportunity for
my family to improve our living conditions. At the same time, it also creates a
new way of thinking in developing economy of the younger generation”.
Ke
village is more than 10 km from Da Bac town. The village, located next to the
Hoa Binh reservoir, is home to locals of the Muong ethnic group. It has 85 households,
including three engaging in a homestay model as part of a community-based
tourism project.
Visiting
Ke village, tourists can enjoy the medicinal bathing service of the Dao people,
along with experiencing activities on the lake and walking around the village.
The village has attracted tourists from many places with the wild beauty of the
water and experiences close to the nature. Tourists can choose between cycling
and walking around the village on a small and beautiful path lined by bamboo
and next to the lake. The place is ideal for such activities as rafting and
kayaking. Vehicles between pick-up and drop-off points can also be arranged. All
the households providing homestay service are provided with life jackets for
guests. A typical feature of Ke village is traditional dishes of the Muong
ethnic group such as charcoal-roasted pork, salt-cured pork, fish, chicken
cooked with sour bamboo shoots, and rice in bamboo tube. After dinner, visitors
can participate in a bamboo pole dance or xoe, a signature dance of the locals.
Sanh
Thuan homestay is also one of the first guesthouses in Ke village. Located right
on the main road next to Ke spring, the stilt house of Bui Van Duong's family
was renovated since 2015. The homestay, named after Duong’s son, can serve from
8-10 guests./.
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.
