(HBO) - In early 2019, Tan Lac district was invested about 458,665,000 VND for the development of community tourism by the non-governmental organization AOP. Up to now, the project has been implemented in 2 community tourist sites in Phu Cuong and Nam Son communes (now it is Van Son commune). After a period of operation, the project has created the livelihoods and increased incomes for the local people.
Hoa Binh Lake in Ngoi Hoa Commune (now it is Suoi Hoa Commune).
With the support of AOP, 3 households in Chien hamlet, Nam Son commune has been supported with loans to renovate their houses and participate in training on community tourism skills. The project has also supported the construction of convenience stores to help the business people. At the end of July, 2019, the community tourism site in Chien hamlet officially came into operation. Up till now, this tourism site has attracted thousands of tourists to visit and explore, bringing profits for people, which is several times higher than farming.
Up to now, the district has attracted 10 investment projects in the field of tourism. Among them, 5 projects with the investment policies were approved by the Provincial People's Committee. The remaining 5 projects are in the process of appraising, consulting and approving the investment policies. There are no projects that are behind schedule in the district. All of the projects are of quite large scales and capital sources. The operation of the construction projects is in a large area and they have the ability to meet the demand for resorts of high quality for tourists.
The projects approved by the province are the Resort and Ecotourism Project within Hoa Binh lake in Ngoi Hoa Commune (now it is Suoi Hoa Commune) of Lac Hong Investment joint Stock Company with the total invesstement of 800 billion dongs, the project of eco-tourism and nature conservation zone in May valley in Quyet Chien commune of Hoa Binh Clean Agriculture joint Stock Company with the total investment of over 130 billion VND, the project of Thung Khe spiritual and eco-tourism area in Phu Cuong commune of Cat Tuong Thien joint Stock Company with the total investment of 300 billion VND, the project of Ngoi Hoa eco-tourism of Hoang Son Energy - Construction - Trading Investment joint Stock Company with the total investment of over 474 billion VND, and the project of V’Star - Ngoi Hoa eco-tourism area in Ngoi Hoa commune of V’Star joint Stock Company with the total investment of 125 billion VND.
The projects which are in the process of appraising, asking for opinions and submitting for approval of the investment policy include the project of Ngoi Hoa eco-tourism area in Ngoi Hoa commune of Hoshi Vietnam joint Stock Company, the project of forest protection combining with convalescence in Mai Chau and Tan Lac districts of Gia Ngan One Member Company Limited, the project of building a community cultural tourism village of Muong ethnic people in Ngoi hamlet of Hoa Binh Tourism Investment joint Stock Company, the project of Ho Guom - Song Da eco-tourism area of Ho Guom Group joint Stock Company with the expected investment of 450 billion VND, and the project of the eco-tourism area in Dao Hoa valley in Ngoi Hoa commune of Hoa Binh Clean Agriculture joint Stock Company with the expected investment of 150 billion VND.
The district has been actively attracting and calling investors in the field of tourism. Besides, the district has well implemented the state management of tourism. The human resources for tourism have been improved. The propaganda and promotion activities have been promoted and people's awareness of tourism has made positive changes.
Tourism of Tan Lac district has been gradually flourishing, trying to become a key economic sector. In 2019, the total tourist coming to Tan Lac is 130,658 turns of visitors, reaching 106.5% of the set plan by the province (increased 24,192 passengers compared to that of 2018). In which, the international visitors are 4,506 turns and the domestic ones are 125,652 turns. The total income from tourism are 45,025 million VND, reaching 100.6% of the set plan by the province.
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.
