(HBO) - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province launched the second domestic tourism stimulus in 2020, during a ceremony held at BaKhan Vila Resort in Khan Ha village, Son Thuy commune (Mai Chau district).
Tourism activities in Hoa Binh have
remained sluggish since the start of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In
response to a stimulus initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
in March themed "Vietnamese people travel Vietnam”, the province launched the
first stimulus campaign which brought together nearly 200 participants and
helped to revitalise Hoa Binh’s tourism sector.
However, as COVID-19 outbreak re-emerged in
Da Nang central city, which is a major tourism hub of the country, in late
July, Hoa Binh’s tourism also bore the brunt.
joining the ministry’s freshly-launched
campaign to bolster domestic tourism for the second time after epidemic hotbeds
have been brought under control, the province rolls out similar one focusing on
safe and attractive tourism. A famtrip was arranged on October 13 within the
framework of the campaign to look into a resort tourism product on weekends on
Hoa Binh reservoir.
Addressing the launch ceremony, Vice
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan briefed participants
on the province’s potential, advantages and tourism development orientations in
the near future.
He urged departments, sectors and members
of the province’s tourism steering board, authorities of districts and city to
carry out the campaign in an extensive and effective manner.
The official also asked tourism firms to
show commitment on price stabilisation coupled with unchanged service quality,
bolster communications on promotions while ensuring safety against the spread
of COVID-19, food poisoning and explosions, among others.
The Vietnam Tourism Association and
domestic travel companies were requested to work together to boost travel
demand in Hoa Binh in particular and the whole country in general to reach set
targets./.
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.