(HBO) – Hoa Binh Lake in Hoa Binh province with the beauty of mountain and water has become a favourite destination for many domestic and foreign visitors, as they have a chance to not only enjoy the peaceful spaces but also experience adventure games on the lake, including kayaking and rowing.
Tourists
excited to experience kayaking on Hoa Binh Lake.
Currently, in community-based tourism
villages around the Hoa Binh Lake such as Mo Hem and Duc Phong in Tien Phong
commune, Ke in Hien Luong commune of Da Bac district, and Ngoi in Suoi Hoa
commune in Tan Lac, homestay owners have invested in upgrading infrastructure
systems to preserve, restore and promote the cultural identity of their ethnic groups
and ensure environment protection.
At the same time, they have taken the advantage
of the lake to organize activities and games on the water such as rowing and
fishing, bringing new experience to tourists.
Lo Thi Trang, the owner of Lake View
Homestay in Tien Phong commune, said that one of the activities that draw the
highest number of tourists to community-based tourism villages in Da Bac is
kayaking and raft rowing.
In order to ensure safety for tourists, the
owners of homestays have equipped tourists with life vest and arranged rescue personnel
in rowing areas, while regularly examining and maintaining the boats to ensure
operational safety.
Before getting on board, visitors receive
guidance on how to row and get out of the boat. Even the first timerscan be
confident to row after being instructed and wearing life vest, Trang said.
Taking off her life vest after rowing
around, Nguyen Mai Lan, a visitor from Ninh Binh province, said exuberantly:
"It’s a big fun to row on the massive water area of the
lake. I feel like I’ve just completed a tough mission. We receive life vest and
instructions on basic rowing skills, while seeing rescuers around, which
brought us the feeling of safety to freely enjoy water activities.”/.
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.
