(HBO) - Kim Boi district is home to many beautiful natural landscapes, well-known for folk culture and traditional festivals imbued with Muong ethnic culture. It is endowed with a natural hot spring rated as one of the best mineral water sources in Southeast Asia, a considerable potential and strength to develop tourism. Together with Lac Thuy and Yen Thuy districts, Kim Boi will become a key tourist cluster of the province during the 2014-2020 period with a vision to 2030.
Serena resort in Sao Bay commune,
a famous tourist destination of Kim Boi district thanks to its beautiful
scenery and hi-end services.
A highlight of the district's
tourism is the attraction of investment in building resorts and hot springs. Investors are attentive to such kind of
investment as Serena resort, An Lac resort, Cong Doan hotel, and nursing centre
for veteran revolutionaries. Quite a few visitors are impressed by the beauty
of the nine Tu Son waterfalls like clouds floating in the middle of imposing
mountains, Mat Troi waterfall with wild beauty and clouds all year round; or
Thuong Tien nature reserve with rare and rich flora and fauna, including more
than 80 species of animals and 39 species of plants named in the Red Book of
Vietnam.
It is also a land with a long-standing history, and numerous vestiges
of historical and cultural values. Dong Thech tomb area in Vinh Dong commune
from the late 17th century, with a number of large and small stone
slabs inscribed with Han – Nom scripts, has been recognised as a national
archaeological site.
Apart from hot spring bath, managers
of tourism areas pay special attention to culinary culture with signature
dishes such as Muong Dong bamboo rice, sticky rice, chicken stewed with sour
bamboo shoots, buffalo meat, sour fish, and others that have created an
unforgettable aftertaste in the hearts of visitors. Last year, the district
welcomed over 262,000 tourists, raking in over 175 billion VND.
In order to achieve the goal
of developing high-quality tourism with high-class resorts in combination with community
tourism, the district Party Committee, People's Council and People's Committee directed
further popularising images of local tourism, calling for tourism investment, investing
in technical infrastructure and lodging facilities, and attracting private
investment while developing lodging facilities, restaurants and entertainment
areas. The district strives to welcome about 400,000 visitors and earn about
460 billion VND by 2025, serve around 650,000 tourists and rake in 900 billion
VND by 2030./.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.