(HBO) - Defining tourism as a spearhead economic sector, Hoa Binh province has carried out many measures to develop the sector over the past years, with attention paid to building and upgrading infrastructure.
Residents in Sung hamlet, Da Bac
district’s Cao Son commune, participate in training course in community-based
tourism.
At present, the province has 72 valid
investment projects worth over 20 trillion VND in tourism, accounting for 12.2
percent of total projects in the locality. It has 434 licensed accommodation
facilities with more than 4,000 rooms, one provincial-level tourist site and nine
sites at the local level. The sector has generated jobs for over 14,000
labourers, of whom over 4,000 are working directly in this sector.
The provincial People’s Committee has
invested in building or upgrading road transport infrastructure as well as coach
stations and parking lots. In addition, Hoa Binh has paid more attention to
promoting investment in tourism development, facilitating enterprises’ and
locals’ engagement in this aspect, and encouraging them to invest in developing
cultural, spiritual and sport tourism and eco-tourism.
Priority has been given to several major
groups such as Sun Group, Tan Hoang Minh and FLC which are studying the
implementation of large-scale and high-quality projects in the Hoa Binh Lake
tourism site and Kim Boi and Lac Son district.
The province has provided support for travel
companies in protecting intellectual property rights, strictly dealt with
frauds and unfair competitions in tourism business activities, and worked to
ensure safety for visitors.
It has also facilitated the participation
of organisations and individuals in tourism activities by providing them with
financial assistance and knowledge about community-based tourism.
Hoa Binh has encouraged several enterprises
to invest in developing big shopping and services centres in Hoa Binh city and
other localities, and coordinate with local People’s Committees in organizing
trade fairs and night markets to introduce visitors to local agricultural
products and specialties./.
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.