Awakening the potential of Hoa Binh tourism.

5/3/2018 - 11:12:32 AM

(HBO) - Compared to some years ago, the image of tourism in Hoa Binh has been greatly improved in the minds of tourists. Various types of tourism in the province have developed quite strongly with many destinations, resorts, tours, tourist routes of better service quality, which is bringing interesting experiences for domestic and foreign tourists. Hoa Binh culture is very famous, the natural scenery is beautiful, majestic, the ethnic cultural identity is unique, the folk melodies are so deep, gong echoes are resounded throughout the mountains and forests, The Can wine is so passionate to people, the local cuisine is so unique, etc. to attract visitors.

Hoa Binh Tourism joint Stock Company invested in a floating game site at Ngoi Hoa Bay, Ngoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac).

Hoa Binh Lake, the scenery of "romantic nature", is a beautiful natural space, has great attractions to anyone who wants to discover and enjoy the scenery here. Hien Luong Water Station, Tien Phong, Nanh River, Dong Chum (Da Bac), Thung Nai (Cao Phong), Bai Sang – Phuc San (Mai Chau) are quiet and calm in the green water of the lake. Phu Canh primary forests, Lo Lan cave - Nui Bieu nature reservation forest, Den Bo Temple - Thac Bo Waterfall, all of which has wild and magnificent nature. Mai Chau Valley, romantic Vang Street, Van hamlet, Lac village, Pom Coong village - the residence and living of Thai ethnic people is so attractive to visitors. Lac Hamlet (Mai Chau) is one of the top 10 tourist destinations to be voted as the site bringing interesting experiences for visitors.

The nature reservation sites still preserve the status of primary forests with diverse ecosystems of thousands of rare plant and animal species. Thung Hill, Mu Waterfall (Lac Son) is a harmonious combination of fresh and cool nature. So far, there are many tourist destinations which have been selected by near and far away tourists, such as: the complex of Tien pagoda monuments, Chi Ne plantation relics and the first printing money factory of revolutionary government in Lac Thuy district; archaeological relics in Trai cave village (Lac Son); Kim Boi - Ha Bi mineral springs; Serena Kim Boi luxurious resort; An Lac tourist resort, Vinh Dong commune; Mai Chau Ecolodge Tourist Destination (Na Phon), Mai Chau Vila; Phuong Hoang golf course, Luong Son district; Green Vit Co ecotourism site, Cuu Thac Tu Son; Muong Ethnic Cultural Space Museum, Museum of Muong Ethnic Cultural Heritage; Cultural village of Viet - Muong, Luong Son district; Center for preservation of Vietnamese Doctorate heritage in Cao Phong ... Pom Coong village, Mai Chau town; Mai Hich homestay; Ngoi Hoa Village, Ngoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac commune; villages of Kie, Da Bia, Sung, Da Bac district, etc.

The number of tourists and revenue from tourism activities of the province has increased on average of 20% per year. In 2017, the province welcomed nearly 2.5 million visitors, total revenue from tourism reached about 676 billion VND, the income from tourism reached nearly 1.216 billion VND. In the first quarter of 2018, the province received 94,000 visitors, including 8,000 international visitors, 86,000 domestic visitors and 470 billion VND from tourism.

Hoa Binh province welcomed about 3.6 million tourist views

In the first 9 months of 2024, Hoa Binh province continues to implement the expanded tourism development cooperation program plan of 8 Northwest provinces with Ho Chi Minh City; deploying digital transformation content in tourism and developing a smart tourism province. Hoa Binh province received about 3.6 million views, an increase of 7.9% over the same period. In which, international visitors are about 380 visitors, domestic visitors are estimated at 3 million 220 visitors.

Terraced rice fields in Lac Son district lure visitors

Spanning thousands of hectares and winding gracefully along mountain slopes, hillsides, and riverbanks, the terraced rice fields of Lac Son District present a stunning and captivating beauty. This region, renowned for its remarkable terraced landscapes, is also the centre of Hoa Binh Culture known for numerous archaeological sites.

Tourism development brings changes to Mong people’s life in Hoa Binh

The life of Mong people in Hang Kia and Pa Co communes of Mai Chau district has improved much thanks to tourism development.

Hoa Binh Lake area forms attractive tourist destination

The man-made Hoa Binh Lake, with a water surface area of approximately 9,000 hectares and a capacity of 9.45 billion cubic meters, stretches over 200 kilometers from Hoa Binh to Son La provinces. With the goal of developing into a national tourism area, the Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to not only become the largest tourism centre in the province but also one of the 12 key tourist destinations in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam.

Da Bac district: tourism helps raise living standards of ethnic minority groups

Da Bia hamlet, now Duc Phong, in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district, was once almost isolated from the outside as the only way to the hamlet was to get a boat ride across the Hoa Binh reservoir. However, as its tourism potential has been unleashed, the hamlet has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations on the tourism map. It has even received the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Awards in 2019.

In 9 months, Mai Chau district welcomed over 684 thousand visitors

In the first 9 months of 2024, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province welcomed over 684 thousand visitors to visit and relax. In which, over 516 thousand domestic visitors and more than 168 thousand international visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at over 821 billion VND.