(HBO) – A number of communes and districts in Hoa Binh province have effectively attracted investment to tourism development in various areas, such as cultural tourism, eco-tourism, and religious tourism. Many domestic and foreign investors have poured money into tourism projects in the province.
The Heritage Park for Vietnamese scientists and scholars in Bac
Phong commune, Cao Phong district, attracts a large number of visitors.
The province is now home to 72 valid
projects in tourism, accounting for 12.2 percent of its total projects and
worth close to 20.6 trillion VND.
It also has 434 licenced lodging
facilities, nine local-level and one provincial-level tourist complexes, 12
passenger transport service providers and 13 tour operators. More than 300
boats are deployed to serve tourists in the Hoa Binh Reservoir tourist area
while over 100 electric cars serve tourist complexes in the district of Mai
Chau and Lac Thuy, providing jobs for more than 14,000 labourers./.
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.
