(HBO) – Cao Phong district in Hoa Binh province has effectively rolled out mechanisms and policies in support of tourism investors over the past years.
Foreigners visit the Vietnam Scientists Heritage Park
in Cao Phong district.
The district aims to promote tourism in tandem
with cultural and natural heritage preservation. To this end, it has stepped up
resources attraction, and supported tourism investors, especially in terms of
administrative procedures, site clearance and land lease.
At the same time, the locality has strived to
lure investment projects in order to offer medium- and large-scale,
high-quality products, and mobilise resources for infrastructure construction,
especially transport infrastructure, telecoms infrastructure, waste treatment
facilities and public toilets.
The planning and building of tourism projects
have been carried out in a timely and suitable manner to optimise local tourism
potential and advantages. Meanwhile, the communications work has been
intensified to promote local tourism and lure more investments to the sector.
Cao Phong has attracted nine tourism projects so
far, with two operational - the more than 30-ha Vietnam Scientists Heritage
Park in Tieng hamlet, Bac Phong commune with a total investment capital of 1
trillion VND (42.63 million USD), and a cultural and spiritual tourism site
worth some 143 billion VND in Cao Phong town. A number of others have also been
licensed.
To make tourism develop on par with its
potential, the district has further pushed ahead with administrative reform,
and facilitated the operation of investors, thus turning itself into an
attractive destination to holiday-makers both in and outside the locality./.
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.
