Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
Serena Kim Boi Resort has won visitors’ hearts thanks to its enchanting landscapes and top-notch services.
Kim Boi district, literally translated as Golden Cup, is gearing up for a surge of tourists during the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1) holiday, with technical facilities well prepared and various tourism products on offer.
Serena Resort Kim Boi nestled on the bank of the Boi river in Sao Bay commune, and An Lac Ecofarm Hot and Springs are among the destinations that have won the favour of visitors from far and wide.
Pham Duc Ha from Ha Dong district, Hanoi said he made a booking at Serena Resort Kim Boi two months prior to the holiday, adding his family chose the resort for a short distance, enchanting landscapes and standout culture of the Muong ethnics.
"We expect that out stay here will help us improve our physical wellbeing and relieve stress”, he said.
Kim Boi mineral spring tourism at the rehabilitation centre for people who rendered services to the nation was a magnet for visitors those days.
Hoa Binh province is also home to the Mai Chau tourist site with a multitude of resorts and community-based tourism villages that have drawn a throng of domestic and international tourists, including Avana Retreat Mai Chau, Mai Chau Ecolodge, Mai Chau Hideaway, Maida Lodge and Xoan Retreat.
Nguyen Thanh Binh from Yen Phong district, Bac Giang province said she felt full of energy while trying cycling and kayaking activities and tasting local cuisines.
According to Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui Xuan Truong, eco-tourism is now a trend that has been prioritised for weekends or long holidays.
Most of the local lodging facilities have run out of rooms for the Reunification Day and International Labour Day holiday, he said, adding the number of visitors to the province during the five-day holiday is expected to increase from 1.2 to 1.5 folds from the same time last year.
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.
