(HBO) - In 2019, our province welcomed about 3.1 million turns of visitors coming and exploring the tourist destination, reaching 103.3% of the year plan. In which, there were 403,000 turns of international visitors and 2,6 million turns of the domestic ones. The total revenue from tourism is estimated at about 2,000 billion VND (reaching 100% of the plan).
Tourists are experience beeswax painting at
the Provincial Week of the Culture - Tourism in 2019.
In 2019, the province has focused on the
resources for tourism development in a synchronous, professional, modern and
focused manner. Thereby, it has been contributing to economic restructuring,
creating more jobs and improving people's lives.
Besides, in order to attract
tourists, the province has been paying great attention to preserving and
promoting the cultural values and the environmental protection. They have been
strengthening the coordination among the appropriate authorities, promoting
propaganda and advertisement and expanding the domestic and international links
to promote the tourism development into a key economic sector. Especially, in
early December 2019, the province successfully organized the Provincial Week of
Culture - Tourism in 2019, attracting a large number of tourists visiting and
experiencing Hoa Binh culture and tourism.
In 2020, the province is trying to attract
3.2 million turns of visitors, including 500 thousand turns of international
visitors. They are trying to get the total revenue of 2.5 trillion VND from
tourism.
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.
