(HBO) - In order to ensure the implementation of the dual goals of COVID-19 prevention and control and socio-economic development, a number of tourist areas and attractions in Hoa Binh province are preparing to reopen, mainly serving local visitors.
Serena Resort Kim Boi (Kim Boi district) prepares conditions to ensure pandemic
prevention and health safety to serve tourists in the province.
After the pandemic situation showed positive
signs in provinces and cities across the country and some localities are
loosening social distancing measures, Serena Resort Kim Boi has launched a
welcome programme to call for tourists to come to the site for hot mineral
baths.
Luu Dinh Tien, executive director of the tourist
site said that the site has prepared all necessary conditions to welcome
visitors, and at the same time adhere to pandemic prevention and control
regulations. The tourist site only accepts adults with "vaccine passports” and
children under 12 years old. Along with local tourists, Serena Resort Kim Boi
also opens its door to those from outside the province who get full two shots
of vaccine and have the negative result of a rapid antigen test performed
within 72 hours.
Mai Chau Lodge resort in Mai Chau town (Mai
Chau) has just launched a special promotion programme called "Finding
peace amidst COVID-19" exclusively for families in Hoa Binh. The programme
is applied to families including two adults, two children under 12 years old
and visitors who are eligible to stay in accordance with provincial
regulations. Previously, the price of each luxury room was 1.7 million VND per
night for two adults and two children, while in the promotion programme, the
room price is reduced to 899,000 VND and one set of special food for the whole
family is offered as well.
Currently, as tourists outside the province are
still hesitant to travel, promoting tourism within the province is in
accordance with the trend of boosting tourism in association with ensuring
safety against COVID-19. According to Bui Xuan Truong, Deputy Director of the
provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in the context that the
pandemic is put under control in the province and is abating in localities
nationwide, tourist areas and attractions begin welcoming visitors, with focus
on those who are living and working in the province, and are fully vaccinated.
The reopening of tourism activities helps local tourists experience services
with many incentives right where they live.
The local tourism industry has directed units,
enterprises, organizations and individuals doing business in tourism to
strictly implement pandemic prevention and control measures, and ensure service
quality and interests for tourists./.
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.
