(HBO) – With the leisure tourism blooming, resorts in Hoa Binh province have attracted many holidaymakers who are seeking privacy and fresh air.
Tourists take mineral baths at Serena Resort Kim Boi.
Avana Retreat Mai Chau - "small hamlet" nestled in primeval forest
Opened last April, Avana Retreat Mai Chau has been listed among the best resorts in the northern region. Located on a hill in Panh hamlet, Bao La commune, Mai Chau district, nearly 30 km from Mai Chau township, the 15-ha resort meets five-star standards.
Avana Retreat is surrounded by hills, terraced rice fields, valleys, waterfalls and natural springs that run around the year. From distance, its looks like a small hamlet of mountainous residents.
The highlight of Avana Retreat is a beautiful natural waterfall and a unique terraced infinity swimming pool with steps.
Visitors to Avana Retreat can take party in activities like trekking through the jungle, enjoying a private dinner by the waterfall, and riding a Jeep to explore the local nature.
Serena Resort Kim Boi - "a place to return to nature"
Serena Resort in Sao Chay commune, Kim Boi district, only about 2-hour drive from Hanoi capital city, satisfies four-star standards.
Encompassed by rice fields which are nurtured by the Boi River, Serena Resort offers fresh air and beautiful, intact landscapes.
Notably, the resort was built from natural materials like stone, timber and bamboo, giving it a simple but special beauty.
The 155-room resort also offers various services like spa, karaoke, tennis, boating, hot mineral bath and campfire, along with cultural exchanges.
Phoenix Golf Resort - the largest golf course resort in the north
Located in Kem hamlet in Luong Son district’s Lam Son commune, Phoenix Golf Resort is the largest of its kind in the northern region. The resort is also famous for its poetic scenery.
Phoenix Golf Resort is an ideal destination for both domestic and international golfers. With 54 holes, the three courses in Phoenix Golf Resort were built according to international standards.
Apart from a 200-seat restaurant, and event and party rooms, Phoenix Golf Resort boasts a three-star hotel serviced with massage, spa, sauna, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a café.
Apart from the three major resorts, others and tourist sites in Hoa Binh province have also lured crowds of holidaymakers. They include Hasu Village Hoa Binh in Mong Hoa commune, Hoa Binh city, Hilltop Valley golf course in Ky Son ward, Hoa Binh city, Mai Chau Lodge in Mai Chau town, Mai Chau Hideaway in Thanh Son commune, Mai Chau district, Ba Khan Villa Resort in Son Thuy commune, Mai Chau district, Sunset Villas & Resort in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district, and Lang Soi (Soi village) Resort In Farm in Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district.
Many investors aim to promote eco, sports and entertainment tourism in Hoa Binh province sustainably. Leisure tourism has become a bright spot, helping to attract vacationers to the province, recover and spur the local tourism sector’s growth in the years ahead./.
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.
