(HBO) - Being one of the five districts and the city located in the development plan of the tourist area within Hoa Binh lake, there are two communes in the lake area Binh Thanh and Thung Nai in Cao Phong district. The scenery in these two areas are charming and the ethnic cultural identity is unique, having great potential for developing different types of tourism within Hoa Binh lake area.
Dua Island is an interesting destination on Hoa Binh Lake, attracting a lot of tourists to visit and experience.
There are a lot of tourist spots bringing great impression to visitors in the district. Thung Nai commune is located in the core zone of the national tourist area within Hoa Binh lake. There are many small islands arranged in the middle of the lake, which is a harmonious combination between the poetic mountains and the clear blue water and clouds. It is considered "Ha Long Bay on land" with a fairyland scene.
Dua Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Hoa Binh Lake area, recognized as a local tourist destination by the People's Committee of the province. Bo Waterfall Cave is located in the relics of the Lord of Bo Waterfall, which is a famous spiritual tourist spot.
The ancient Muong village, Giang Mo, Binh Thanh commune is a famous community tourist destination, attracting a lot of international and domestic tourist groups. Besides, the hamlets and villages along the lake in Cao Phong district such as Tien hamlet, Nai village (Thung Nai commune) are also famous tourist destinations.
Mr. Bui Yen Minh, the officer of Cao Phong Department of Culture and Information says that the district has cooperated with the appropriate departments to review planning, build and implement the solutions to encourage and facilitate the participation of different economic components in tourism development within Hoa Binh lake according to the plan. They have well organized the ground clearance and supported the investors and contractors to implement the construction of road 435 through Binh Thanh commune - Thung Nai. They have also built and improved the capacity of Thung Nai port.
Recently, in coordination with the district, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has made a survey of some points such as Thung Nai port, Ban Tien commune, Thung Nai commune to some tourist sites of Ngoi Hoa commune and some tourist spots within Hoa Binh lake. Depending on the survey, they have been connecting and building tours within Hoa Binh lake.
In the district, many ecological, cultural and spiritual tourist sites such as the cave complex of Dau Rong mountain, Bong Lai temple (Cao Phong town); Vietnamese scientists' heritage park in Bac Phong commune; the tourist spots within Hoa Binh lake have been formed. In the first quarter of 2019, the whole district welcomed 210,317 turns of visitors. The revenue from tourism has reached 15.1 billion VND, of which two-third of the tourists came to tourist spots within Hoa Binh lake.
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.
