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(HBO) – As one of the four large Muong regions in Hoa Binh province, Muong Dong - Kim Boi has a great opportunity to make strong breakthroughs in the new context.
Photo: An Lac Eco Farm and Hot Springs eco-resort, located in Vinh Dong commune, Kim Boi district, attracts tourists to experience the poetic nature on the land of the "golden cup".
Hoa Binh authorities has defined Kim Boi district as a focal point for high-quality eco-tourism and resort tourism development.
With a mineral water source that has been exploited since the French colonial period, Kim Boi has long been positioned on the tourism map at home and abroad. The former Ha Bi commune (now Bo town) has been attracting investors interested in urban and resort tourism projects. The quality of tourism products in the mineral spring area has gradually improved, meeting demand of both local and foreign visitors. Additionally, Kim Boi is a beautiful area with natural landscapes, open space, and clean and pure air.
Recently, the province started construction of a 50km road connecting the Hoa Binh - Hanoi region to Son La expressway with the first-phase investment of over 1.8 trillion VND.
Investors are currently interested in tourism projects in Kim Boi district. Last year, the district drew 28 tourism projects, most of them have been approved by the provincial People's Committee and are currently undergoing evaluation and approval of investment decisions. These projects include 12 golf course and resort projects in the communes of Binh Son, Tu Son, Vinh Tien, Du Sang, Cuoi Ha, Sao Bay, and Nuong Dam, six more planned golf courses and 13 luxury eco-tourism resorts.
After a period of surveying, Sun Group has proposed a plan to build a luxury eco-tourism, resort and entertainment complex with cable cars and mountain trains in Lac Son and Kim Boi districts. Last year, the total number of tourists to the district reached 290,000, bringing in 250 billion VND in revenue.
Nguyen Thanh Ha, head of the Kim Boi district Division of Culture and Information, said the district is coordinating efforts to improve the State management capacity of conducting tourism activities as well as business environment. In addition, the district has mobilised resources to invest in tourism infrastructure, fully tapping potential and advantages to create unique tourism products, develop leisure and hot spring tourism, health care, sports, ecology, spiritual tourism, entertainment and community-based tourism.
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.
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