(HBO) – Bich Ha Port, located in the left bank of Hoa Binh Lake in Thai Thinh commune of Hoa Binh city, is one of the important facilities serving the transportation of goods from the city to communes bordering the lake and Son La province.

However, the port’s infrastructure has degraded after years of being used. Without a dock, tourists still have to move along natural paths, which is unsafe. Meanwhile, boats carrying goods and tourists haven’t had their own areas to operate at the port.



In the province’s port development plan until 2020, Bich Ha Port will be upgraded to meet the requirements for the Hoa Binh Lake area to become a national tourism site.

Problems of ports and wharves along the Da River will be addressed soon when the provincial People’s Committee issued a plan on the development of local ports until 2020. Bich Ha Port is set to be upgraded to serve both goods and tourist transportation when Hoa Binh Lake becomes a national tourism site.

Nguyen Ba Nhu, head of the transportation division at the provincial Department of Transport, said the Prime Minister’s approval of a plan on building the Hoa Binh Lake National Tourism Site is a big favourable condition for Hoa Binh province to tap its tourism potential.

On May 31, 2017, the provincial People’s Committee approved a development plan for inland ports in Hoa Binh until 2020. Accordingly, some existing ports will be improved while three ports in the downstream area of the Hoa Binh hydropower plant will be developed. Of which, Hoa Binh Port in the right bank of the Da River will specialise in loading goods. Another specialised port will be developed in the left bank of the Da River, where a cement factory used to be located. The third port in Thinh Lang ward will serve mixed purposes.

While Bich Ha Port will be upgraded to cater for both goods and tourist transportation, Thung Nai Port will be expanded to serve tourism. Some wharves are also expected to gain a facelift such as Binh Thanh (Cao Phong district), and Bai Sang and Phuc San (Mai Chau district).

Provincial authorities are devising a plan to balance resources for infrastructure investment so as to attract businesses to developing tourism products for the future national tourism site of Hoa Binh Lake./.

Related Topics


Da Bac’s culture lures visitors

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.

To make Tan Lac highland communes become “Sapa of Muong”

Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.

Mai Chau district develops green economy

Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.

Hoa Binh - attractive destination for Tet holiday

With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Pa Co, Hang Kia – the destination of the community tourism has been attracting visitors during the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group

Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.

Visitors expected to get exciting experiences at Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh

Located just a 20-minute drive from Hoa Binh City, Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh is a captivating new destination nestled in Mo hamlet, Bình Thanh commune, Cao Phong district. Combining farming with leisure, this tranquil retreat is perfect for those seeking balance, joy, and an immersive experience in the expansive beauty of nature.