(HBO) – Kim Boi district of Hoa Binh province welcomed 20,000 tourist arrivals and earned more than 18 billion VND (780,000 USD) in tourism revenue in the first three months of 2021. Thanks to the COVID-19 containment, the number of visitors to local places of interest has been growing strongly, especially on the weekend.
The Serena Resort Kim Boi eco-tourism site in Sao Bay commune (Kim Boi district) is a magnet to tourists on the weekend.
Kim Boi is blessed with magnificent landscapes and, especially, an abundant source of thermal mineral water which is assessed by experts as one of the best sources of its kind in the world. The district is also renowned for folk culture and traditional festivals deeply imbued with cultural identities of residents in the Muong Dong area. These potential and advantages are being capitalised on so as to develop high-quality tourism.
The Serena Resort Kim Boi eco-tourism site in Khai Doi hamlet of Sao Bay commune is among popular destinations in the province. Other areas like the Kim Boi mineral spring tourism site in Ha Bi commune, the An Lac Eco Farm Hot and Springs in Vinh Dong commune, and the V-Resort Kim Boi in Vinh Tien commune are also attractive to visitors from nationwide. Statistics show that they receive about 150 – 200 visitors each on the weekend.
Recently, the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has conducted a survey of tourism activities in Kim Boi.
Deputy Director of the department Bui Xuan Truong said this district boasts advantages for developing ecological and leisure tourism areas.
These sites have seen stability in the traveller number and revenue, helping to secure steady jobs for employees, he noted, adding that the ecotourism sites of Serena, An Lac Eco Farm Hot and Springs, and V-Resort Kim Boi have provided jobs for about 350 people, most of whom are local residents./.
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.
