(HBO) – Thung Nai in Hoa Binh’s Cao Phong district used to be a disadvantaged commune but it has made strides in tourism development and become more popular thanks to captalising on its location of being in the reservoir area.
Thung Nai wharf in Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong district) – the starting
point of a trip to explore Hoa Binh reservoir.
Thanks to a close proximity to the capital city of Hanoi, visitors can travel
to the Thung Nai tourism site by various means of transport, including
motorbikes, coaches or self-driving cars.
The road linking Hoa Binh city with Thung Nai wharf has been upgraded with
qualified infrastructure, creating optimal conditions for visitors to explore
each location of the tourist site by boat.
Head of the Cao Phong district’s culture-information office Pham Ngoc Nhat said
that the Thung Nai tourist site is located on a favourable area in the Hoa Binh
reservoir and home to numerous spots like Thac Bo temple, Trach stream and Thac
Bo float market.
It is also close to a community-based tourism site in Suoi Hoa commune (Tan Lac
district). In addition, tourists are advised to visit nearby Thac Bo temple
with marvelous and mystical beauty.
Another outstanding location in the Thung Nai trip is Trach stream. It is
compared to a natural fascinating pool with cool fresh water flowing through
the rocks. To reach the stream from Thung Nai wharf, visitors travel for about
20 minutes by boat and then walk for some 1 km from Da River’s bank until they
can hear the sound of the stream.
If coming to Thung Nai on Sunday, travellers will have a chance to explore Thac
Bo float market. Trading activities is bustling here, with the most-traded
items being Hoa Binh reservoir’s specialties of fish, shrimp, and dried bamboo
shoots. Many chose to book their trip on weekends to leisurely select products
at the floating market.
In addition to locations for sight-seeing, Thung Nai is suitable for camping
and team building activities.
Visitors should try canoeing to enjoy the feeling of floating on water surface.
They also are impressed by delicious dishes, fresh food and overnight stay at
inns on the reservoir.
Two highly-rated inns are Coi xay gio (The Windmill) and Dao Dua (Coconut
Island). The first one is built based on European style with reasonable costs
and nice view and is suitable for couples and families going on vacation.
Meanwhile, Dao Dua inn has an eco-friendly vibe, offering various services for
families and groups of friends who favour activities and exploration./.
Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
April 30th and May 1st with 5 days off is the ideal time for families to choose the relaxing destinations and find a peaceful place. Thanks to the advantage of convenient transportation, mountainous terrain with wild beauty, cool climate, the resorts and health care areas in Hoa Binh province attract tourists on this occasion.
Currently, the tourism products of Yen Thuy district are mainly the festival and spiritual tourism. In addition to ensuring a civilized lifestyle in the religious activities, the party committees and the local authorities at all levels always focus on preserving the value of historical, cultural relics and festivals associated with exploiting tourism strengths.
The picturesque scenery of Hoa Binh Lake has endowed its tourism site with a unique allure. In recent years, localities have been harnessing the potential of the lake area and domestic and international tourists have chosen the site for sightseeing and leisure journeys.
The Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030, focusing on developing synchronous and modern technical facilities, and high-quality and branded tourism products imbued with national cultural identities. The tourist site also aims to become the largest tourist centre in the province, and one of 12 key tourist areas in the Northern midland and mountainous region
On April 5th, in Hoa Binh city, the Tourism Association of Hoa Binh province and Tourism Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province jointly organized a conference to promote cooperation and tourism development. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
