(HBO) – With the leisure tourism blooming, resorts in Hoa Binh province have attracted many holidaymakers who are seeking privacy and fresh air.
Tourists take mineral baths at Serena Resort Kim Boi.
Avana Retreat Mai Chau - "small hamlet" nestled in primeval forest
Opened last April, Avana Retreat Mai Chau has been listed among the best resorts in the northern region. Located on a hill in Panh hamlet, Bao La commune, Mai Chau district, nearly 30 km from Mai Chau township, the 15-ha resort meets five-star standards.
Avana Retreat is surrounded by hills, terraced rice fields, valleys, waterfalls and natural springs that run around the year. From distance, its looks like a small hamlet of mountainous residents.
The highlight of Avana Retreat is a beautiful natural waterfall and a unique terraced infinity swimming pool with steps.
Visitors to Avana Retreat can take party in activities like trekking through the jungle, enjoying a private dinner by the waterfall, and riding a Jeep to explore the local nature.
Serena Resort Kim Boi - "a place to return to nature"
Serena Resort in Sao Chay commune, Kim Boi district, only about 2-hour drive from Hanoi capital city, satisfies four-star standards.
Encompassed by rice fields which are nurtured by the Boi River, Serena Resort offers fresh air and beautiful, intact landscapes.
Notably, the resort was built from natural materials like stone, timber and bamboo, giving it a simple but special beauty.
The 155-room resort also offers various services like spa, karaoke, tennis, boating, hot mineral bath and campfire, along with cultural exchanges.
Phoenix Golf Resort - the largest golf course resort in the north
Located in Kem hamlet in Luong Son district’s Lam Son commune, Phoenix Golf Resort is the largest of its kind in the northern region. The resort is also famous for its poetic scenery.
Phoenix Golf Resort is an ideal destination for both domestic and international golfers. With 54 holes, the three courses in Phoenix Golf Resort were built according to international standards.
Apart from a 200-seat restaurant, and event and party rooms, Phoenix Golf Resort boasts a three-star hotel serviced with massage, spa, sauna, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a café.
Apart from the three major resorts, others and tourist sites in Hoa Binh province have also lured crowds of holidaymakers. They include Hasu Village Hoa Binh in Mong Hoa commune, Hoa Binh city, Hilltop Valley golf course in Ky Son ward, Hoa Binh city, Mai Chau Lodge in Mai Chau town, Mai Chau Hideaway in Thanh Son commune, Mai Chau district, Ba Khan Villa Resort in Son Thuy commune, Mai Chau district, Sunset Villas & Resort in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district, and Lang Soi (Soi village) Resort In Farm in Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district.
Many investors aim to promote eco, sports and entertainment tourism in Hoa Binh province sustainably. Leisure tourism has become a bright spot, helping to attract vacationers to the province, recover and spur the local tourism sector’s growth in the years ahead./.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
The People’s Committee of Tan Lac district recently hosted a cultural, sports and tourism festival of local highland communes and a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation.
Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
