(HBO) – The authority of Luong Son district has focused on attracting investment in the development of ecotourism in combination with resort, adventure, and sport and entertainment tourism in order to meet the demand of short-duration entertainment and relaxation of tourists, especially on weekends.
Photo: Phuong Hoang golf course in Lam
Son commune (Luong Son district) - the largest golf resort in the North, is an
ideal destination for golfers.
There are many tourist attractions in Luong Son district that are operating as
resorts, including Dong Goi Pandora Eco Retreat in Hoa Son commune, Sunset
Resort in Tan Vinh commune, La Ferme du Colvert Spa Ecolodge and Beverly Hills
in Cu Yen commune, Ivory Villa&Resort and Phoenix Golf Resort in Lam Son
commune, and My Hanh GardenRestauran in Hoa Son commune. Meanwhile, Luong
Son Tourism JSC is an outstanding provider of tourism transport services.
There are five projects that are under the survey process in the district,
namely Jewel resort ecotourism, Wilderland organic ecological farm for educational
development and science and biotechnology, Green Life Hoa Binh resort, Sport
City project, and Hoa Binh Ville De Montage.
Historical, cultural and scenic sites such as Da Bac cave, Quat Lam pagoda,
Trung Bao communal house, Ba Lam communal house, Quen Thi communal house, and
Tu Temple in the locality have been embellished, becoming attractive spiritual
tourist destinations.
The driftwood and ornamental stone craft villages in sLam Son commune also
welcome visitors, contributing to diversifying tourism products.
In recent years, ancillary services for tourism development such as
restaurants, appear more and more, typically restaurants of Muong cuisine.
The locality has also paid heed to preserving and promoting national cultural
identities in combination with tourism development.
In the last five years, the district attracted investment from organisations,
businesses and households for tourism development. It is now home to six
tourist attractions which are operating in the ecotourism model combined with
resorting, entertainment and sports.
In 2020, the district welcomed over 76,000 foreign arrivals and 51,000 domestic
visitors, earning 342 billion VND. Accommodation establishments in the locality
have created jobs for 251 labourers with per capita monthly income averaging
5-7 million VND. In the first nine months of 2021, the district served nearly
87,000 tourists, raking in 171.5 billion VND.
According to head of the Department of Culture and Sports of Luong Son district
Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, the district has set to attract over 1 million visitors
with a total revenue of 2 trillion VND in the 2021 – 2025. It aims to
develop into a town in the 2025 – 2030 period.
The local authority has taken a series of measures to promote its tourism
potential, including building a tourism website and participating in investment
promotion conferences./.
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.
