(HBO) – As of the late 2020, Da Bac district recorded 18 projects, five of them in lakeside areas were approved by the provincial People’s Committee, notably the Robinson natural tourist area, the Mai Da resort in Tien Phong commune, Vay Nua ecological resort in Vay Nua commune, the afforestation and eco-tourism project in Hien Luong commune.
Several firms are attracting capital for tourism development in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district.
Nguyen Van Toan, head of the district Office of Culture-Sports said on August 1, 2016, the Prime Minister issued the Decision No.1528/QD-TTg on the master plan on the development of Hoa Binh Lake national tourist site in Hoa Binh province till 2030. Initially, new tours and destinations were formed, making it easier for firms to invest in tourism, especially in the area.
Thanks to support of the Action on Poverty organisation, community tourist areas were established in the communes of Hien Luong, Cao Son and Tien Phong, thus bringing major income to residents. At Coconut island eco-tourism area in Vay Nua commune, the district People’s Committee held a conference promoting investment in tourism and agriculture, drawing 45 enterprises in and outside the province and over 400 delegates. Accordingly, 16 areas attracted investment, signed memoranda of understanding with nine investors at an initial cost of over 2 trillion VND. During the 2015-2020 period, the provincial and district budgets as well as national target programmes assisted in infrastructure in service of tourism in eight communes with a total capital of hundreds of billions VND, including five lakeside communes of Cao Son, Hien Luong, Vay Nua, Tien Phong and Dong Ruong.
In order to develop tourism in the district and lakeside area in particular for coming years, the district improved the quality of new tourism products, offered all possible support for firms to survey and invest in tourism, pooled the involvement of resources and economic sectors to create new developments. At the same time, the district popularised festivals, tourist landmarks and resources on the mass and social media as well as existing potentials and strengths of local tourist projects to investors and economic groups at home and abroad. It also called on local residents to uphold and preserve national cultural identity, developed tourism in combination with preserving natural landscapes and architectures, adopted green and sustainable tourism standards, built new tourism products, and paid attention to infrastructure and technical conditions in destinations with the private involvement./.
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.
