HBO - On March 13 afternoon, a working delegation from the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a working session with Cao Phong district to review local development of culture, sports, tourism and family affairs.
Last year, State management on culture, sports, tourism and
family affairs in Cao Phong district proved effective with good communication
campaigns on political tasks and celebrations of the country’s major festivals.
Cultural, art and sport campaigns became widespread and the campaigns "All
people stay united to build cultural life” and "All people take physical exercises
following the example of great Uncle Ho” attracted large participants from all
walks of life.
Last year, Cao Phong district recorded 8,503 out of
11,112 households meeting cultural family
standards, 80 out of 120 villages and residential areas and 90 out of 100
agencies, businesses and schools winning the title. Cultural practices in weddings,
funerals and festivals were maintained while traditional festivals were held
solemnly without superstition and other social vices. Cao Phong district is
home to spiritual tourism destinations such as Bo temple in Thung Nai commune,
Khanh pagoda in Yen Thuong commune, Bong Lai temple and Dau Rong (Dragon’s
Head) mountain in Cao Phong township, attracting crowds of visitors.
The delegation spoke highly of the district’s achievements
in cultural, sports, tourism and family affairs development over the past
years. They asked Cao Phong to continue stepping up popularisation of the
Party’s directions, State policies and laws, and provide guidance and organize
the implementation of those documents, while pushing forward the new rural area
building campaign, and the building of cultural and sport institutions from the
district to grassroots level for stronger development of cultural, sports,
tourism and family affairs.
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.