(HBO) - The tourism industry is thriving after 61 years and it has contributed tremendously to the economic growth of the locality, especially since the province's re-establishment.
The beautiful scenery at Ngoi Hoa Bay in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac
district) is part of the potential for the development of Hoa Binh Lake Tourist
Area.
Mai Chau, a tourism hotspot of Hoa Binh province
has been chosen by many tourists for not only one but many of their trips. Here,
tourists can experience unforgettable culture, ethnic cuisine, and peaceful
feeling.
In the 2016-2020 period, over 334,500 tourists
visited Mai Chau each year, generating total revenue of 147.4 billion VND/year.
Here, community-based tourism has developed in event remote communes.
Ha Thi Hoa, head of the Culture and Sports
Department of Mai Chau district, said that Mai Chau has been focusing on
building the image of an "attractive - friendly - safe" tourist
destination while intensifying tourism promotion activities.
Hoa Binh Lake, dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on
the mountain", has proved its attraction to tourists. Local authority is
working to turn Hoa Binh Lake tourism site into a national tourism area.
Accordingly, investment is made to build tourism infrastructure, and the Hoa
Binh Lake tourism site is promoted on the media, in tandem with setting up
linkages in tourism activities with other Northern provinces and Hanoi capital.
It can be said that the Hoa Binh Lake tourism
site, which has initially achieved some conditions to become a national tourism
site and Mai Chau district are the highlights of the tourism industry of Hoa
Binh province.
In recent years, the number of tourists and
total revenue from tourism in Hoa Binh province has grown at an average rate of
over 10 percent per year. The province has attracted over 4.1 trillion VND
worth of investment in tourism, creating jobs for over 14,000 labourers,
including about 4,000 labourers with professional training.
Bui Thi Niem, Director of the Department of
Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that in order to optimise local advantages
and turn tourism into a spearhead economic sector of the province, Hoa Binh
will focus on sustainable tourism development, in association with preserving
and promoting ethnic cultural identities, landscapes and biodiversity, as
well as with the building of new-style rural areas.
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.
