(HBO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh and that of the central coastal province of Binh Dinh enhanced tourism development linkage between the two provinces in the new normal during a conference held in Hoa Binh city on May 28.
Leaders of the Hoa Binh
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Binh Dinh Tourism Department
ink a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation.
At the event, businesses of the
provinces introduced their outstanding products and services. Hoa Binh holds a
geographical advantage of its close proximity to Hanoi capital city, cultural
identity and the Hoa Binh reservoir tourism complex. Meanwhile, Binh Dinh
boasts strengths in ocean tourism.
Participants discussed ways to
fine-tune products, destinations and services as well as put forward
recommendations to devise programmes linking travel companies of the two
provinces.
The departments signed a
memorandum of understanding for the 2022-26 period, with an aim to promote the
public-private partnership in tourism, develop products and markets along with
intra-province travel tours meeting the demand of tourists at home and abroad.
The departments will also
bolster communication work and create favourable conditions for the cooperation
between tourism associations and businesses./.
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.