(HBO) - The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee issued Document No. 409/UBND-KGVX dated March 23 on serving international visitors.
Accordingly,
to retain the image of the tourism sector of Vietnam in general and Hoa Binh
province in particular, the Chairperson of the provincial committee ordered
districts and city and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to do
following tasks:
1.
People’s Committees of districts and city:
- Direct
the maintenance of business operations
serving tourists on the basis of closely following regulations and
recommendations on COVID-19 prevention and control in tandem with instruction
of the Government, ministries, sectors and the province such as disinfecting facilities
and making antiseptics available, inspecting health declaration of tourists, and
promptly reporting to relevant agencies to conduct quarantine for suspected
cases.
- Encourage
units, businesses and individuals providing accommodation services to halt
operations if necessary to ensure safety and contribute to pandemic prevention,
businesses must send document. They must send reports to authorised agencies,
stating reasons and length of suspension and publicise the information at the
establishments and online to let agencies and visitors know.
- Require
businesses providing tourism and accommodation services, especially tourist
attractions to comply with the Law on Tourism and regulations on the management
of tourist spots of the province. Those offering accommodation services must
not conduct any act of discrimination against or refusing to serve foreign
tourists.
2. The
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Team up with other departments,
sectors and People’s Committees of districts and city to regularly examine and
strictly handle any act of discremination against or refusing to serve
international holidaymakers and report to the Chairperson of the provincial
committee./.
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.