(HBO) - During the four-day public holiday from April 30 to May 3, the northern province of Hoa Binh welcomed 161,543 visitors, including 1,447 foreign visitors, raking in revenue of 95 billion VND.
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Visitors grass skiing at An
Lac Eco Farm and Hot Springs in Vinh Dong commune, Kim Boi district.
Destinations attracting large numbers of tourists included Hoa Binh city
and Mai Chau, Kim Boi, and Cao Phong districts. Mai Chau district was the most popular,
thanks to its rich tourism products and services and many resorts and hotels
that meet the diverse needs of visitors.
Mai Chau district welcomed 43,407 visitors over the holiday, earning
more than 49.6 billion VND, while Hoa Binh city welcomed 36,700 and posted
revenue of 13 billion VND, followed by Cao Phong and Kim Boi districts.
The province’s tourism sector has recovered strongly, with tourist
numbers more than 1.5 times higher than forecasts and increasing handily
compared to the same period in 2021.
Related sectors worked closely to ensure security and order and prevent
and control COVID-19 so that visitors could have a safe holiday full of
different experiences./.
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.
