(HBO) - The pristine and magnificent beauty of the landscape, adorned by the simplicity and charm of the villages of Muong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups, never fails to captivate tourists whenever they visit the Hoa Binh Lake Tourism Area.
Tourists experience kayaking on Hoa Binh Lake.
Hoa Binh Lake is the largest man-made in Southeast Asia, with a length of about 70 kilometres, spanning across 17 communes in five districts and the city of Hoa Binh province. It is home to hundreds of islets, with limestone mountain ranges, and a system of caves with countless stalactites, creating a surreal and colourful landscape. The lake also boasts small bays and is surrounded by forests teeming with diverse fauna and flora. In addition to the breathtaking natural beauty, there are traditional ethnic minority villages that have preserved their cultural values. All of these factors provide perfect conditions for the development of tourism in the area.
Over the past years, to promote tourism development in the area, the province has invested in essential infrastructure. Locals have also paid attention to preserving and promoting their traditional cultural values. To embark on a trip to the area, tourists can start at different locations. The closest to the centre of Hoa Binh city is Bich Ha Port, located just behind the Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Plant, making it convenient to welcome tourists. Additionally, there are docks like Bai Sang (Mai Chau) and Hien Luong (Da Bac), from which tourists can explore the lake.
Tourists can drive 25 kilometers northwest of Hoa Binh city to explore the lake area, starting from Thung Nai Port in the commune of the same name in Cao Phong district. Here, they can stay in Coi Xay Gio (Windmill) Guesthouse, Dao Dua (Coconut Island), and Dao Ngoc Xanh (Emerald Island).
According to local authorities, there are more than 100 accommodation establishments and approximately 300 passenger transportation vehicles at the Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area. Furthermore, there are two stunning resorts - Mai Chau Hideaway and Ba Khan Village Resort.
Last year, the tourist site welcomed 400,000 visitors, and the number is expected to reach 500,000 annually.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh province has just issued Plan No. 128 to implement the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 08 dated February 23, 2024 on comprehensive, rapid and sustainable tourism development in Hoa Binh province.
To turn Hoa Binh Lake into a national tourism area, the Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on June 22, 2017 issued Resolution No. 14-NQ/TU on developing the Hoa Binh Lake tourism area. Since then, resources have been mobilised to promote local tourism activities. The area now has met three of the five important criteria for a national tourism area.
The Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee has issued a resolution on the development of the Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area, aiming to turn it into a national site. To date, the area has satisfied three out of the five criteria set for a national tourist site.
Coming to Hoa Binh, visitors will be impressed by the natural beauty of Ngoi Hoa bay in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district.
People in Cha Day village in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province, have been taking advantage of natural conditions and traditional cultural values to develop community-based tourism which has helped improve their quality of life.
The Hoa Binh lake tourism area has strengths to attract visitors, particularly those who are interested in resort tourism and community-based tourism.
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