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.
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.
