(HBO) - From 14th to 16th November, The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau provinces jointly organized the survey to construct an inter-lake waterway travel within Hoa Binh - Son La - Lai Chau Hydropower.
The delegation conducted the survey to evaluate the potential and advantages of communal tourism development in Ngam village, Song Pe Ward, Bac Yen District (Son La). There are 103 households living in the village, 99% of which are Muong ethnic with the potential development of tourism such as unique customs, plentiful ecosystems, handicraft products and so on. This site was reviewed that it was one of the fully potential convergence spots for the public tourism development in Son La province.
The deputation of 4 provinces including Hoa Binh, Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau conducted a practical survey in Ngam Village, Song Pe Ward, Bac Yen District (Son La).
Then, the deputation also evaluated the entire waterway in Hoa Binh Lake area at the locations having the advantages of tourism resources and being forming the products of ecological, spiritual and communal tourism such as The Temple of Bo Waterfall Princess, Thung Nai Ward (Cao Phong); Da Bia Commune and Dua Island, Tien Phong Ward (Da Bac) and Ngoi Village, Ngoi Hoa Ward (Tan Lac).
The team members experientially rowed a kayak at Da Bia Commune, Tien Phong Ward (Da Bac).
The program of surveying and building the inter-lake waterway route assessed the potential and current status of tourism resources in Hoa Binh Lake, implemented the supported orientations and called for investment in the construction of typical tourism products in each region. At the same time, it also connectively built the first waterway on Da River, from Hoa Binh to Son La, Dien Bien and Lai Chau.
The delegation took the memorial photos at Ngoi Commune, Ngoi Hoa Ward (Tan Lac).
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.
