(HBO) – Thung Nai in Hoa Binh’s Cao Phong district used to be a disadvantaged commune but it has made strides in tourism development and become more popular thanks to captalising on its location of being in the reservoir area.

 Thung Nai wharf in Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong district) – the starting point of a trip to explore Hoa Binh reservoir.

Thanks to a close proximity to the capital city of Hanoi, visitors can travel to the Thung Nai tourism site by various means of transport, including motorbikes, coaches or self-driving cars.

The road linking Hoa Binh city with Thung Nai wharf has been upgraded with qualified infrastructure, creating optimal conditions for visitors to explore each location of the tourist site by boat.

Head of the Cao Phong district’s culture-information office Pham Ngoc Nhat said that the Thung Nai tourist site is located on a favourable area in the Hoa Binh reservoir and home to numerous spots like Thac Bo temple, Trach stream and Thac Bo float market.

It is also close to a community-based tourism site in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac district). In addition, tourists are advised to visit nearby Thac Bo temple with marvelous and mystical beauty.

Another outstanding location in the Thung Nai trip is Trach stream. It is compared to a natural fascinating pool with cool fresh water flowing through the rocks. To reach the stream from Thung Nai wharf, visitors travel for about 20 minutes by boat and then walk for some 1 km from Da River’s bank until they can hear the sound of the stream.

If coming to Thung Nai on Sunday, travellers will have a chance to explore Thac Bo float market. Trading activities is bustling here, with the most-traded items being Hoa Binh reservoir’s specialties of fish, shrimp, and dried bamboo shoots. Many chose to book their trip on weekends to leisurely select products at the floating market.

In addition to locations for sight-seeing, Thung Nai is suitable for camping and team building activities.

Visitors should try canoeing to enjoy the feeling of floating on water surface. They also are impressed by delicious dishes, fresh food and overnight stay at inns on the reservoir.

Two highly-rated inns are Coi xay gio (The Windmill) and Dao Dua (Coconut Island). The first one is built based on European style with reasonable costs and nice view and is suitable for couples and families going on vacation. Meanwhile, Dao Dua inn has an eco-friendly vibe, offering various services for families and groups of friends who favour activities and exploration./.


 

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