(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./.
Located just a 20-minute drive from Hoa Binh City, Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh is a captivating new destination nestled in Mo hamlet, Bình Thanh commune, Cao Phong district. Combining farming with leisure, this tranquil retreat is perfect for those seeking balance, joy, and an immersive experience in the expansive beauty of nature.
Muong Bi - Tan Lac is renowned as one of the four famous Muong regions in Hoa Binh province. Blessed by nature with a favourable climate and stunning landscapes, Tan Lac holds great advantages for tourism development. The local tourism industry has made remarkable strides in recent times thanks to the attention and support from the local authorities and sectors.
With its strategic location, well-developed transport network, and diverse soil and climatic conditions, Hoa Binh is emerging as a must-visit destination in Vietnam's northwestern tourism corridor. The province boasts numerous attractions, including the Kim Boi hot springs (Kim Boi district), the Dau Rong cave complex (Cao Phong), the Mai Chau valley (Mai Chau), and the iconic Hoa Binh hydropower plant.
The northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has been listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
