(HBO) - Hoa Binh City is one of five districts and cities of Hoa Binh province in the planning of construction and development of Hoa Binh Lake National Tourist Area.
Hoa Binh hydropower plant in Hoa Binh city is an attractive tourist destination.
Mr. Dinh Van Xung, Head of the Department of Culture and Information, Hoa Binh City said: Developing tourism in Hoa Binh lake is the focus of the city's tourism development strategy.
In oder to develop tourism in Hoa Binh lake, the city plans to build routes, tourist spots in the city and inter-region including: tourist route of Hoa Binh hydropower plant - Hoa Binh lake, Thac Bo temple - Thac Bo cave . Hoa Binh Lake tourist route - ethnic cultural villages in Thai Thinh commune. Hoa Binh city tourist route - Muong Culture Space Museum.
Hoa Binh City is surveying tour routes by bike and walking: Voi hamlet, Thai Thinh commune - Vay Nua commune (Da Bac district), Bich Tru hamlet, Thai Thinh commune - Ranh village, Cao Son commune (Da Bac district). Hoa Binh city invests in developing high-class resort model, spiritual tourism and Muong cultural identity at Bich Tru hamlet, Thai Thinh commune.
In addition, at the end of May 2019, Hoa Binh City successfully organized the Conference on tourism product development. Since then, linking tourism development in Hoa Binh city with other localities.
Hoa Binh City has 120 accommodation establishments. In which, 14 hotels from 1-3 star and 106 guesthouses with 1,502 rooms, 70 cruise ships.
In 6 months of 2019, Hoa Binh City attracted 355,215 visitors (up 10.4% compared to the same period in 2018), total revenue from tourism reached 104 billion VND.
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.
