(HBO) - In the first months of the year, the province's tourism business has had many positive starting points. Notably, after the tourism reopened, many localities in the province have simultaneously applied and implemented the programs to attract visitors to the tourism areas and attractions.
Mai Chau tourism area is an
attractive destination to experience the ripen rice season in the valley.
The number of visitors has
rapidly increased since the beginning of the second quarter of 2022, especially
on weekends and public holidays. In the past 6 months, the province has
welcomed 1,680,000 turns of visitors and tourists, increasing 56.8% compared to
that of the same period, fulfilling 65.1% of the year plan.
In which, there are
60,000 turns of the international visitors, increasing 45.1% to that of the
same period last year, reaching 60% of the annual plan; there are 1,620,000
turns of domestic tourists, increasing 57.2% to that of the same period,
reaching 65.3% of the year plan. The total revenue from tourism has reached
1,900 billion VND, ỉneasing115.4% to taht of the same period, reaching 79.2% of
the year plan. Tourism has gradually recovered, making an important
contribution to the social growth and creating jobs for employees. Currently,
the most crowded tourism sites and attractions are mainly in Mai Chau, Kim Boi,
Luong Son, Da Bac districts and Hoa Binh city.
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.
