(HBO) – Located 70 kilometers west of Hanoi, the Hoa Binh reservoir in the northern mountainous province of the same name is dubbled as "Ha Long bay on mountain”. Formed during the construction of Hoa Binh hydropower plant, the lake is Vietnam’s largest man-made lake that boasts majestic primitive mountain landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
With 47 islets scattering the water surface and peaceful
villages of Muong ethnic group stretching along its banks, Hoa Binh reservoir
has become a tourist attraction, providing various interesting experiences of
the land, its people and traditional customs.
The community-based tourist spot in Ngoi hamlet, Suoi
Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, leaves many good impressions on visitors about
the Muong cultural identity).
Ngoi hamlet, Suoi Hoa commune in Tan Lac district is one of
community-based tourism villages of the Muong ethnic group that is praised by
tourists for its charming. Coming to the hamlet, visitors can learn about
cultural life of the local ethnic people through stilt houses, and traditional
customs and practices.
Besides various well-known community-based tourism villages such
as Mo hamlet in Binh Thanh commune, Cao Phong district, many new ones of this kind
have been developed like Ke hamlet in Hien Luong commune, Da Bia village in
Tien Phong commune, Sung hamlet in Cao Son commune, and Tien hamlet in Thung
Nai commune.
Notably, the Da Bia Community Tourist Resort was awarded
the ASEAN Community Tourism Award at the Hong Kong (China) Travel Forum.
Currently, many eco-tourist sites such as Mai Chau Hideaway, Ba Khan Village
Resort, and Coconut Island have become attractive destinations for both
domestic and foreign visitors.
The lake area is also luring a number of investment projects
such as the Robinson Natural Park Project of Hoa Binh Tourism Investment joint
Stock Company, Hoa Binh Lake Ecological and Resort Project of Lac Hong
Investment joint Stock Company, and Ngoi Hoa Ecological Park Project of Hoang
Son Construction Energy Investment joint Stock Company.
In 2022, Hoa Binh Lake tourism area welcomed about 400,000
visitors, and it is forecast to receive about 500,000 visitors a year in the
coming time.
Local
authorities have actively popularised new tourism products, strengthened links
with localities in the province and nationwide to create a diverse tourism
ecosystem, attracting more domestic and international visitors to the land of
"Ha Long Bay on the mountain"./.
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.
