(HBO) - On June 22nd, at Xoan - Retreat tourism area in Da Bac, Mo hamlet, Hien Luong commune, AOP project management board of Da Bac district held the first Congress of Tourism Association, term 2022 - 2027 in Da Bac district.
The first Congress of Tourism
Association in Da Bac District took place in Hien Luong commune (Da Bac).
The Tourism Association in Da Bac District was supported to establish by AOP organization and was issued by the Provincial People's Committee Decision No. 1004/QD-UBND, dated on May 22, 2022 on allowing the establishment of Da Bac District’s Tourism Association. Currently, in Da Bac district, there are 18 projects on tourism development, 15 households are doing homestay tourism services, 14 motels serving accommodation services. With the advantages of the nature and cultural identity, Da Bac district has been identified as a key tourism development center of the province. In the district, there are many communes located along the area of Hoa Binh lake, where the pristine scenery, fresh air, many large and small islands are the opportunity for tourists to enjoy relaxation when returning to the nature of clouds and mountains and the immense river. Hoa Binh Lake has been planned as a national tourism area, in which the development focus is on the area of Da Bac district.
With the theme "Solidarity, initiative, creativity, professionalism”, for the term 2022 - 2027, Da Bac District’s Tourism Association sets out the goal of continuing to strongly innovate the content and mode of operation on the basis of sticking the operation regulations of the Association, consolidating the organization of the Association to develop more and more, overcoming the difficulties and limitations, performing well the role of representative and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the Association members, contributing to making Da Bac district tourism become one of the key economic sectors of the district.
The Congress elected the Executive Committee of the first term, consisting of 8 people, Ms. Bui Thi Hieu was elected to hold the position of the Chairwoman of Da Bac District’s Tourism Association in term I, the period of 2022 - 2027.
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.
