Located over 50km from the centre of Hanoi, a lotus pond in An Phu commune, My Duc district, Hanoi, is in full bloom, attracting a large number of visitors to take photos.
The scenery is beautiful thanks not only to the fragrant lotus flowers but also the limestone mountains, creating a charming landscape.
Previously, local people in An Phu commune cultivated rice, but the agricultural production always faced many difficulties and crop failures due to flooding. In recent years, they have moved to growing lotus, bringing about a high level of economic efficiency.

Local people in the commune have moved from rice cultivation to lotus farming for a higher level of economic efficiency.

Fragrant pink lotus buds in the pond.

Lotus flowers spreading their wings and blossoming with their distinct fragrance.

A girl posing for a picture at the lotus pond.

Lotus has become a special topic for many photographers.

A couple taking photos with lotus flowers to enshrine the memories of their love.

Lotus flowers help people feel warm and serene.

The lotus pods begin to produce seeds, promising a bumper season.

Lotus flowers are blooming throughout these warm days in June, cooling the hot summer air.
Source: NDO
Hoa Binh is an attractive choice for Tet tourism with the beautiful scenery, diverse culture, especially the brilliant beauty of spring in the Northwest. The destination has been attracting tens of thousands of domestic and international tourists, experiencing the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year of At Ty and embarking on the 2025 spring travel journey.
Thac Bo Temple is located in the tourism area of Hoa Binh Lake and it is a famous spiritual and cultural tourism destination. The majestic and poetic beauty of the place known as "Ha Long Bay” on land, along with the cultural identity of Muong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups and the sacredness of the relic site has become an unmissable destination for many people in the province and tourists from all over the country whenever Tet and Spring appear.
The streets of Hoa Binh city have been adorned with banners, slogans, flags, and flowers to mark the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2025), celebrating the hometown's progress and renewal. Reporters from Hoa Binh Newspaper captured images of the significant occasion.
With the theme "Hoa Binh- Confidently moving forward", the mascots welcoming the Year of the Snake are displayed at Hoa Binh Square, ensuring aesthetic beauty and imbued with national cultural identity. The works have received a positive welcome from the people, creating an exciting atmosphere for traditional Tet celebration and serving as a cultural and tourism highlight to attract visitors to Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province.
Hoa
Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance
before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters
in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
Com Hamlet, Dong Lai Commune, Tan Lac district, was recognized as a traditional brocade weaving village in 2017 and has since established the Dong Lai Traditional Brocade Weaving and General Services Cooperative. Over the years, the revival of the brocade weaving craft has not only helped preserve traditional cultural values but also opened up economic development opportunities, providing income for residents.