(HBO) - Perhaps few people know that, although there is no propaganda, no advertising nor the internet, there have been many people who have come to Kim Boi mineral spring for leisure travel and health recovery since 2015. Kim Boi mineral spring is a wonderful gift that nature has presented to Muong Dong. It is about 70 km from Hanoi and 30 km from Hoa Binh city, it is very convenient for tourists to travel both by car and motorbike.

Kim Boi mineral spring is considered to be the source of
"white gold” of the district and for the tourism development. According to
scientists' research, Kim Boi mineral water is exposed from limestone seams
with the geological age off about 250 million years and it is sprayed right
away at the temperature of 36.50 degrees. When being exposed, the water has a
temperature of 34 – 360 degrees. Through testing, Kim Boi mineral water is
qualified as a beverage and cooling water. For bathing and soaking, it has the
effect of smoothing, whitening the skin and treating skin diseases such as
eczema, psoriasis, scars from rashes...
In addition, the water content contains a special factor of
silicon so it has a pharmacological effect to treat a number of diseases such
as arthritis, intestinal tract, stomach, blood pressure, urinary tract
infection, kidney inflammation, and renal calculus... These potentials are
being researched, invested and exploited by enterprises, gradually creating a
new face for Kim Boi tourism.
Coming to Kim Boi district, visitors can freely choose the
destinations that have been effectively exploiting the sources of "white gold” such as: Vietnam Trade Union
Hotel, Kim Boi Nursing Center, Hoa Vien resort, An Lac Resort or Kim Boi Serena
Resort, which is the first 4-star standard in Kim Boi hot mineral resort.
The resorts here have been built next to the largest mineral
spring. At these resorts, visitors will be able to enjoy a relaxing bath, and
body care. The bath services here are
very diverse. You can not only bathe in hot mineral springs, you can also take
a private whirlpool bath, a yin and yang bath, a jet bath, a large jacuzzi
bath, a mud bath and so on. Each bath service has a different price, bringing
the useful and interesting experiences.
Besides, visitors can also enjoy the specialties of Hoa Binh
such as: food displayed on leaves, buffalo cooked with Lom leaves, sour bamboo
with chicken soup, hill chicken with bananas, veal grilled with pineapples, Lam
rice with seasame, boiled forest vegetables with fish sauce ...
Bathing in mineral spring at weekends or on holidays is
ideal for each of us to recover health and dispel the fatigue.
A diverse chain of eco-tourism and resort destinations concentrated in Hoa Binh city and the districts of Tan Lac, Da Bac, and Luong Son… Along with the launch of several key high-quality resort tourism projects, these developments have reshaped the landscape and enhanced the appeal of Hoa Binh as a travel destination.
Boasting diverse terrain, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, Cao Phong district is increasingly asserting its place on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. The district is renowned for its stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, a crystal-clear hydropower lake, and the unique cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
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.