HBO – Representatives from the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA), the Vietnam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA), the provincial Tourism Association, travel firms in Hanoi, and representatives of press agencies joined a famtrip to the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area in Hoa Binh province from November 9-11.
The delegation’s members
engage in water-sports activities on Hoa Binh Lake.
Representatives of press agencies take pictures of culinary tourism products in
Muong Ao Ta village, Tien Phong commune (Da Bac district).
The Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area is a key zone for tourism development in Hoa
Binh. The master plan for the development of the Hoa Binh Lake National
Tourism Site until 2035 was approved by the Prime Minister under Decision
No. 439/QD-TTg, dated March 25, 2021.
The trip started at Thung Nai wharf in Cao Phong district. The delegation
visited Da Bia community tourism village in Tien Phong commune of Da Bac
district, enjoyed Muong people’s foods arranged on leaves, watched Gong and
traditional music performance, and stayed at homestays.
The 45-member delegation also joined rural markets of the Muong Ao Ta ethnic
group, went kayaking and fishing, and visited cage fish farming establishments.
They experienced short tours around Ngoi village in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac
district) and enjoy local foods.
The final destination of the journey was Ba Khan eco-tourism site in Mai Chau
district. The delegation recorded videos, and checked on tourism services at Ba
Khan Village Resort.
Through the trip, representatives from travel agencies highly valued the
tourism products of the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area, saying that they plan to
design and include those into their tours in the coming time.
The annual organisation of famtrips contributes to further promoting tourism
development in the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area, as well as enhancing links
between localities with travel businesses in developing high-quality tours .
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.
