(HBO) - Boasting spectacular landscapes and cool, fresh air, Hoa Binh reservoir is dubbed as Ha Long Bay on land. The reservoir has caught interest from many investors who aim to turn it into a famous tourist destination with typical tourism products in the northern region.
The investor of the Robinson ecotourism project in Sung islet of Tien
Phong commune (Da Bac district) is proposing expansion and registered capital
hike for the project.
A report of the
provincial Department of Planning and Investment showed that, as of April,
there were 51 projects and proposals to invest in the area, of them 19 received
approval with a combined registered capital of about 3.51 trillion VND (152.88
million USD), which will occupy over 3,720 ha of land.
Most of the investors
receiving the nods from the provincial People’s Committee in 2019 and 2020 have
sped up procedures to shift the target of using forest land, compensation and
land clearance in a bid to meet schedule. The number of completed and operating
projects in the area makes up only 19 percent of the approved ones.
The Department of Planning
and Investment explained that the implementation of projects in the Hoa Binh
reservoir area faces difficulties in land clearance and the shift of land use
target because a large area consists of forest land, which requires a longer
time to proceed.
During a field trip to
inspect the investment projects at the Hoa Binh reservoir area by Chairman of
the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh, Deputy Director of the Hoa
Binh Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Duc Thang admitted that
the progress of the projects remain stagnant due to slow land clearance.
After the trip, the
office of the provincial People’s Committee issued a conclusion, in which the
Chairman assigned the Department of Planning and Investment to help investors
build documents adjusting the Robinson ecotourism project and review projects
proposed by the Hoa Binh clean agriculture joint stock company, whether to put
an end to its projects if the firm is not capable./.
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.