Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
Serena Kim Boi Resort has won visitors’ hearts thanks to its enchanting landscapes and top-notch services.
Kim Boi district, literally translated as Golden Cup, is gearing up for a surge of tourists during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1) holiday, with technical facilities well prepared and various tourism products on offer.
Serena Resort Kim Boi nestled on the bank of the Boi river in Sao Bay commune, and An Lac Ecofarm Hot and Springs are among the destinations that have won the favour of visitors from far and wide.
Pham Duc Ha from Ha Dong district, Hanoi said he made a booking at Serena Resort Kim Boi two months prior to the holiday, adding his family chose the resort for a short distance, enchanting landscapes and standout culture of the Muong ethnics.
"We expect that out stay here will help us improve our physical wellbeing and relieve stress”, he said.
Kim Boi mineral spring tourism at the rehabilitation centre for people who rendered services to the nation was a magnet for visitors those days.
Hoa Binh province is also home to the Mai Chau tourist site with a multitude of resorts and community-based tourism villages that have drawn a throng of domestic and international tourists, including Avana Retreat Mai Chau, Mai Chau Ecolodge, Mai Chau Hideaway, Maida Lodge and Xoan Retreat.
Nguyen Thanh Binh from Yen Phong district, Bac Giang province said she felt full of energy while trying cycling and kayaking activities and tasting local cuisines.
According to Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui Xuan Truong, eco-tourism is now a trend that has been prioritised for weekends or long holidays.
Most of the local lodging facilities have run out of rooms for the Reunification Day and International Labour Day holiday, he said, adding the number of visitors to the province during the five-day holiday is expected to increase from 1.2 to 1.5 folds from the same time last year.
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.
