(HBO) - According to the Master Plan for the development of the National Resort of Hoa Binh Lake until 2030, Ngoi Hoa subdivision is located in Ngoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac). This is the central section of the tourist area of Hoa Binh Lake. The main tourist activities are often taken place there and there is a symbolic space of the tourist area of Hoa Binh Lake.
The subdivision has an area of 1,200 ha, which is planned to build eco-resorts, hotels, restaurants, thematic parks, outdoor sports areas, water sports and ecological farms combined with resorts along the lakeside.
Up till now, seven investors have been studying, surveying and invested with a total area of 1,714,215 ha in Ngoi Hoa commune. In particular, the People's Committee of the province has decided to invest in 3 projects. They include the Project of Hoa Binh Lake resort and the eco-tourism with the total use of land of 304.9 hectares and the registered investment capital of 800 billion VND; The Project of Ngoi Hoa eco-tourism area with the total use of land of 115,355 hectares and the registered investment capital of 474,719 billion VND and the Project of V’Star - Ngoi Hoa eco-tourism with the total use of land of 183.55 hectares and the registered investment capital of 125 billion VND.
There are 2 projects that are preparing for the investment, namely the project of the ecological tourist area of Sword Lake - Song Da and the project of Ho Tien - Ngoi Hoa eco-tourism resort. Two projects are in the process of research and survey. They are the project of the resort, the eco-urban, the sports and entertainment area in Thung Nai - Hoa Binh and the project of Hoa Dao valley eco-tourism.
If the projects mentioned above are soon implemented and the upgrading of the Road 435 from Hoa Binh City to Ngoi Hoa Bay connecting to the core zone of Tourist Area of Hoa Binh Lake with the total length of 21.18 km along with Ngoi Hoa wharf is completed in 2020, Ngoi Hoa Bay tourist destination will have a high-quality resort with 4-star hotels, and luxurious resort and entertainment services. Ngoi Hoa Bay will become the tourism center of the Tourist Area of Hoa Binh Lake, attracting a lot of tourists and it will be one of the important tourist destinations, making the Tourist Area of Hoa Binh Lake soon meet the national tourism criteria.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.