(HBO) – Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has taken various measures to attract investment and develop tourism in a modern and professional way, in line with cultural identity conservation in the locality. The district also pays attention to environmental protection.
Lac village in Chieng Chau commune of Mai Chau
district an attraction to visitors.
In addition, Mai Chau
has bolstered communication work and business expansion, working with domestic
and international investors and travel agencies in a bid to strengthen
socio-economic development.
However, since the
start of 2020, tourist arrivals to the district have declined compared to the
same period last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statistics of the
district’s office of culture and sports showed that Mai Chau welcomed 39,854
holidaymakers in Q1, including 10,763 foreigners and 29,091 domestic tourists.
The district earned
29.29 billion VND (1.25 million USD) from tourism in the period.
At present, it is
making preparations to resume tourism operation as the COVID-19 situation has
become stable, especially for the national holidays of Liberation Day and May
Day./.
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.
