(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.
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.