The Hoa Binh lake tourism area has strengths to attract visitors, particularly those who are interested in resort tourism and community-based tourism.

Ba Khan village resort in Son Thuy commune, Mai
Chau district, Hoa Binh province.

Tourists learn about the daily activities of people
in the Da Bia community-based tourism area in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac
district.
Maida Lodge is a destination that has effectively adopted
eco-resort tourism products. Located in the Hoa Binh lake area, the destination
is liked thanks to the surrounding harmonised landscape of the lake, limestone
mountains and vast bamboo forests. It also provides high-quality resort
services, particularly a transport combo of shuttle buses and sightseeing
boats, family rooms, and culinary services at its restaurant which offers
various local specialities.
Meanwhile, community-based tourism products in the Hoa
Binh lake tourism area provide visitors with great experiences and knowledge
about the land, culture and local people.
Well-known community-based tourism destinations include
the Da Bia and Mo Hem villages in Tien Phong commune, Sung village in Cao Son
commune, Ke village in Hien Luong commune, Ngoi village in Suoi Hoa commune and
Mo village in Binh Thanh commune.
Community-based tourism in the Hoa Binh lake tourism area
offers visitors opportunities to stay at traditional houses, visit craft
villages, learn about local customs and traditions, and participate in daily
activities such as fishing, growing vegetables, harvesting rice, weaving
baskets, or making cakes. Water sports activities like sailing, rafting, and
kayaking are also available. Some localities also organise traditional
festivals to offer visitors more experiences.
Bui Xuan Truong, Deputy Director of the province’s Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism, said that resort tourism and community-based tourism are
typical and attractive tourism products in the Hoa Binh lake tourism area. With
the advantages of climate, terrain, and landscape, the tourism area brings
unique and new experiences to visitors, thus contributing to boosting the
province’s tourism and socio-economic development.
Besides existing resorts like Mai Chau Hideaway, Ba Khan
Village Resort in Mai Chau district; Xoan Retreat, Maida Lodge, Vayang, and Mo
Village in Da Bac district, more resorts are being constructed.
The presence of several 4-5-star resorts with many
services such as yachts, kitesurfing, paragliding, windsurfing, water park,
commercial centres, outdoor swimming pools, sports areas, restaurants, and spas
contribute to attracting customers to the Hoa Binh lake area.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
Officially opening in February, Ngoi Hoa Ecotourism Site (PriorBay Resort) in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district, has quickly become a sought-after destination. It offers visitors a chance to indulge in distinctive and enticing experiences.
Gia Trang Heian Homestay, a unique cultural oasis in the heart of Hoa Binh city, has become a compelling attraction for tourists seeking ethnic cultural experiences within an urban setting. Bui Thi Hien, a local in Kim Boi district with aspiration for ethnic culture and community-based tourism development, created the homestay that seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary features.