(HBO) - With the current convenient transport conditions, it takes tourists just over 1 hour to travel from Hanoi to Hoa Binh city by car or motorbike. The journey to discover attractive tourist destinations, including the Hoa Binh lake tourist area, begins here.

With fast travel time, port facilities and boats,
Thung Nai tourist port (Cao Phong) well meets visitors' needs for travelling to
destinations in Hoa Binh Lake tourist area.
According to the instructions of the provincial Department
of Culture, Sports and Tourism, there are many ways to reach destinations in
Hoa Binh Lake tourist area. Firstly, from the centre of Hoa Binh city, tourists
can move to Bich Ha port in only about 10 minutes. This port is located behind
the Hoa Binh hydroelectric plant - a convenient location to pick up and drop
off visitors. The port is also a centre of waterway transportation services in
Hoa Binh Lake tourist area, meeting all tourist needs from popular to high
class, as tourists can choose motorboats, speedboats or high-quality yachts.
From Bich Ha port, tourists have an opportunity to admire the panorama of Hoa
Binh hydroelectric plant.
Another way is to go northwest to Thung Nai tourist port in
Thung Nai commune (Cao Phong) which is about 25km from Hoa Binh city. This is
also the second choice of starting point for tourists to explore the Hoa Binh
Lake tourist area. The port includes four wharves, four waiting rooms and one
reception room. At the port, there are ship, boat and guide services to take
visitors to destinations such as Thac Bo Temple of God, Thac Bo cave, Dua
island, Ngoc Xanh island and some community tourist attractions in Hoa Binh
lake tourist area.
In addition to the two above-mentioned popular ways, there
are several other ways to go to the Hoa Binh Lake tourist area. Accordingly,
from Mai Chau town (Mai Chau), visitors can go through Dong Bang T-junction to
Bai Sang boat station, which takes about 30 minutes. From Bai Sang, after
visiting tourist attractions on the lake, tourists can end their journey at
Thung Nai or Bich Ha port to continue to other tourist attractions in Hoa Binh
city. Tourists can also move from Hoa Binh city through Da Bac town, to Hien
Luong boat station in Doi hamlet of Hien Luong commune (Da Bac), which takes
about 35 minutes. This is a boat station for those who want to explore Pu Canh
nature reserve and Hoa Binh lake tourist area. From here, visitors can easily
admire the majestic natural landscape, enjoy the cool air, visit tourist
attractions and experience the life in community-based tourism hamlets and
villages on the vast Hoa Binh lake./.
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.