(HBO) - Lac Son district has identified investment attraction as a key and leading factor for economic restructuring, particularly for tourism.
The beauty of terraced fields in Quy Hoa commune
contributes to attracting investment projects to develop tourism in the
mountainous district of Lac Son.
A concrete road completed in 2020 helps reduce difficulties and hardships for
people in the mountainous area of Doi Thung, Quy Hoa commune. Together with
other improved roads in the district, it has created make changes, particularly
in attracting tourism projects.
Roads connecting the district with the capital, northwestern provinces, central
region, and the northern delta have been developed and improved much,
facilitating economic, cultural, trade, service, and tourism exchanges.
In addition to investment in transport infrastructure, which is
considered the "backbone" of tourist areas and attractions, the
district focuses on investing in technical infrastructure including parking
lots, transit vehicles, toilets, electricity/water supply, and
telecommunications networks. The district also embellished and upgraded
historical and heritage sites.
It mobilises social resources to invest in tourism infrastructure sustainably
in association with socio-economic development, encouraging investors inside
and outside the province to invest in tourism areas and amusement parks, making
general planning of community-based tourism attractions to manage investment,
construction, preservation of traditional houses, and natural protection at the
tourist sites.
On the other hand, the district paid attention to upgrading the
system of roads, power supply, and clean water supply at community tourist
sites and potential sites to create conditions for people to participate in
community-based tourism.
Now, Lac Son district has attracted more than 30 projects with a total
registered investment of over 11.784 trillion VND (502.5 million USD) and a
total land area of 722 ha. In particular, there are two hotel projects with a
land area of 271 ha and a total investment of nearly 8 trillion VND.
Major and key tourism projects of the province include one on the ecological
urban area, a high-class hot mineral resort in Kha Lake with a total investment
of over 2.6 trillion VND, and the project of Doi Thung high-class ecological
urban area, resort and entertainment area with a total investment of over 5.3
trillion VND.
Investors are also proposing to develop others including Eco-tourism
resort Thao nguyen xanh Mien doi with an area of 99.3 ha; eco-urban tourist
area and Ho Chong golf course with an area of 200 ha, and the complex of golf
courses and eco-tourism of Canh Tang lake in Yen Phu and Binh Alle communes.
Bui Van Kía, Deputy Secretary of the Lac Son district Party Committee, said
that besides potentials and strengths, the district still faces difficulties
relating to transport infrastructure, irrigation, electricity/water supply,
site clearance, and slow project implementation progress.
The district will increase communication to improve awareness
for leaders at all levels, sectors, officials, and public servants, especially
agencies related to the business investment environment.
Local
authorities are closely cooperating with businesses to overcome difficulties
and make use of local potential and advantages./.
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.
