(HBO) - Well-known natural waterfalls in Hoa Binh such as the Trang and the Mu, always have great appeal to visitors, especially on hot days in summer. Those sites receive large numbers of tourists on weekends.
Trang Waterfall in Nhan My commune
(Tan Lac district) attracts many tourists on hot days.
The Mu Waterfall in Tu Do
commune (Lac Son district) has regained its vitality after a period of solitude
due to the Prime Minister’s Directive 16/CT-TTg on social distancing to curb
the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. Both locals and visitors from other
localities have returned to the fall to seek relaxation during the hot weather
in early summer.
Travelling to the fall has
become easier thanks to the upgraded road to Lac Son. Along the road, visitors
can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Some upgrade has also been made to facilities
around the fall, such as stairs to access the fall and a concrete bridge at its
foot, allowing visitors to have a better view of the impressive water flows.
The Trang (Moon) Waterfall
in Nhan My commune (Tan Lac district) is also popular among tourists. Located
only 10km from the district’s centre and accessed by provincial road 436, it is
easy to reach the fall, which is surrounded by fertile terraced fields and
stilt houses. Visitors can be seen at the fall every day since early May.
Bui Van Thong, an official
of Nhan My commune, said the number of tourists visiting the Trang Fall reaches
the hundreds, even thousands, at weekends. He added that local people have
opened shops selling drinks, but a lack of management at the site has resulted
in littering, causing environmental pollution at the area around the fall.
Besides the Trang and Mu,
there are also other waterfalls in Hoa Binh such as Go Lao in Mai Chau district
or Cuu Thac Tu Son in Kim Boi. The cool water at the falls and the untouched
landscape make those sites attractive destinations during summer.
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.