Hoa Binh City arouses the potential for tourism development

1/8/2019 - 5:01:53 PM

(HBO) -Hoa Binh City attracts a lot of tourists by the new cultural and entertainment destinations and services imprinting the city by the Red River although it is not a city of tourists.

The relics where Uncle Ho paid a visit to Hoa Binh Socialist Labor Youth School

In recent years, Hoa Binh City tourism has changed dramatically. There have been 8 recognized historical and cultural relics in Hoa Binh. They include 2 nationally recognized historical monuments, 6 provincially-recognized historical relics.

Along with attracting investment, the city has paid attention to investing in the construction of tourism infrastructure in the past 3 years (2015-2018). At the same time, the city also creates the conditions for investors to exploit the potential of building tourist sites and spots, develop various types of service tourism, make and develop specific products to attract tourists market. There are 120 accommodation establishments, including 14 one-star to three-star hotels and 106 guesthouses with a total of 1,502 rooms in the city. In the past year, Hoa Lac - Hoa Binh freeway was in use contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the province and the city, including tourism development.

The city has also had the construction plan to build tourist routes and spots in the city and inter-regions including the tourist route of Hoa Binh hydropower plant - Hoa Binh lake, Thac Bo temple - Thac Bo cave; Hoa Binh reservoir - ethnic cultural villages in Thai Thinh commune; Hoa Binh City - Muong Cultural Space Museum, visiting and discovering famous monuments of Tien Phi cave, learning about the history of Hoa Binh Prison – the relics where Uncle Ho paid a visit to Hoa Binh Socialist Labor Youth School. At the same time, the city has promoted advertising activities, promoting tourism and mobilizing resources for conservation, repair and restoration of historical relics that are in danger of degradation, meeting the spiritual needs of people.

With the close guidance and positive moves to develop tourism, Hoa Binh City has attracted domestic and foreign tourists to visit and relax there. In 2015, there were 600,000 tourists visiting Hoa Binh with the total revenue of 88.9 billion VND, then in 2018, the city expects 710,300 visitors paying a visit Hoa Binh with the total estimated revenue of 196 billion VND.

Spring journey on Hoa Binh lake: A serene escape

As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.

Hoa Binh tourism makes impressive start to new year

With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.

Implementing the Tourism Plan in 2025 and Meeting with the Local Tourism Businesses

On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.

The spring trip to Tien Pagoda

Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.

Cao Phong district promotes tourism development

Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.

Hoa Binh – destination of spring festivals

A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.