(HBO) - After a long period of "hibernation" caused by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim Boi district’s tourism had a positive shift as the number of tourists visiting and relaxing in local resorts hiked.
Kim Boi mineral spring is preferred by many tourists as a
weekend destination.
On weekends, many people flock to Serena Kim Boi resort, bringing
lively and bustling atmosphere there. Nguyen Vinh Truong, a visitor from Bac
Ninh province, said following his friends’ recommendation, he chose Serena Kim
Boi resort as a destination and added that he was impressed by beautiful
landscape, attentive and professional service, good housekeeping, unique food and
other services. According to him, Kim Boi will become more attractive to
tourists in and outside the province if local resorts are popularised more
widely.
Together with Serena Kim Boi resort, An Lac Ecofarm and Hot
Springs in Vinh Dong commune, Kim Boi mineral spring, nursing centre for veteran
revolutionaries, Tu Son and Mat Troi falls have become attractive to visitors
in and outside the province. It is understandable because Kim Boi has long been
known as an ideal destination which boasts beautiful scenery, unique culture
with traditional festivals, hi-end resorts and endless mineral water source.
Tran Thu Huong from Hoa Binh city said taking advantage of the weekend, her
family and three others chose Kim Boi mineral spring as a destination for
children to have fun, bathe and relax before their upcoming semester exams. Apart
from immersing themselves in cool mineral water, children had a chance to
explore natural landscapes and local traditional culture via costumes and food.
Tourism is considered one of the spearhead economies of Kim
Boi district. Nguyen Thanh Ha, head of the district Office of Tourism and
Sport, said the district is carrying out a tourism development scheme for the
2017-2020 period with a vision to 2030. From the beginning of this year to the
late May, the total tourist arrivals in the locality reached only 35,354 due to
the impact of COVID-19, bringing in 65 billion VND in revenue. The district has
set a goal of developing high-quality tourism with hi-end resorts and
community-based tourism services. Accordingly, the locality is attaching
importance to tapping strengths and potential of natural resources and calling
for investment into tourism. In the near future, the district will offer more
new destinations for visitors when more and more firms invest in 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.