(HBO) – With beautiful scenery and fresh air, Thanh Son commune, Mai Chau district, has huge potential to develop tourism. Thanh Son commune, home to Muong and Thai ethnic communities, has many advantages to develop eco-tourism, community-based tourism due to its unspoiled beauty and cool climate.
Pu Bin Paradise services complex in Hieng hamlet, Thanh Son commune, Mai Chau district.
Pu Bin Paradise services complex is being built in Hieng hamlet. With a total investment capital of more than 10 billion VND (410,000 USD), the complex will have 25 rooms and other facilities including catering services, karaoke, swimming pool, camping area, among others, meeting the needs of both domestic and foreign tourists.
Sam Tang lake tourism area is another project under construction in the commune. Covering an area of 163 ha, once completed, the site will offer numerous interesting services such as a lakeside resort, health care with local herbs, mountain trekking, exploring forests, sailing, canoeing, paragliding, among others.
Lo Thanh Khuyen, Chairman of Thanh Son Commune People's Committee said that the commune has actively exploited the potential and advantages of tourism for local socio-economic development.
The locality has promoted investment attraction, upgraded infrastructure and environmental landscape to support tourism development, he added.
The commune has conducted communication activities to encourage the locals to actively participate in the movement of building new-style rural areas and raise awareness of environmental protection.
It has organised campaigns to clean up the living environment and collect garbage. At the same time, the local authority has created favourable conditions for investors in implementing projects, helping to promote local socio-economic development.
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.
