Hoa Binh province is preparing for the Hoa Binh Culture - Tourism Week which will be held at the Hoa Binh Square in mid-November, heard a meeting held by the provincial People’s Committee on May 30.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan speaks at the meeting.
Themed "The Muong land enters the festival”, the event will feature a show of local ethnic costumes, a culinary festival, a tour guide contest and an art photo exhibition.
The opening ceremony will be attended by leaders of the Party, State, ministries, sectors, eight provinces engaging in the expanded northwestern tourism cooperation programme, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan, who is also head of the organising board, said that the Hoa Binh Culture - Tourism Week aims at introducing local tourism potential and cultural heritage of local ethnic groups, attracting investment for socio-economic development, and preserving the values of the local traditional culture.
He asked the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to collect opinions from competent sides to develop a plan for the event, and assign specific tasks to its members.
Meanwhile, the Department of Information and Communications was requested to prepare a press meeting one month prior to the event.
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.
