Besides community-based tourism, communes in the lake area of Cao Phong districts boasts huge potential to develop resort- and eco-tourism. Local spiritual tourism, particularly, has been appealing to visitors from far and wide.
Thung Nai port in Cao Phong
district.
According to Chairwoman of the Thung Nai commune
People’s Committee Bui Thi Luyen, Thung Nai port, with wharf and waiting lounge
upgraded and tourism services improved, is an important port to bring visitors
to the Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area.
A 20-minute boat ride will take tourists to the
Thac Bo Temple, a renowned spiritual destination where they pray for good luck
and prosperity, and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Domestic and foreign tourists have flocked to Mo
hamlet in Binh Thanh commune, Cao Phong district, to experience tranquil
lifestyle and discover the architecture of the Muong ethnics’ traditional stilt
house.
Many tourists stop by the community-based
tourism sites in Mo hamlet, Binh Thanh commune, and Tien hamlet in Thung Nai
commune to explore local culture and feel the beat of the tranquil lifestyle
there. My Anh, a representative from a travel firm in
Hanoi, said her business has introduced and developed diversified tours to the
Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area, with those to the Muong Ethnic Group Cultural Space
Museum in Hoa Binh city and the community-based tourism sites in Thung Nai and
Binh Thanh communes favoured by tourists. Well-preserved traditional stilt house, stunning
scenes and standout cultural experience have made the communes attractive to
visitors.
Notably, development of transport infrastructure
and wharves have helped Hoa Binh attract capital to build accommodations and
tourism offerings in the Hoa Binh Lake area. Many corporations have studied, surveyed and
landed high-quality resort and eco-tourism investment in the two communes.
Notably, the five-star Parahills resort, developed by Beru Group joint Stock
Company, has been recently put into operation in Binh Thanh commune. Together with other tourism projects being
carried out, the resort is expected to contribute to elevating local tourism
profile.
According to head of the Culture-Information
bureau of Cao Phong district Pham Ngoc Nhat, developing the resort- and
eco-tourism, spiritual tourism and community-based tourism is a bold step to
diversify offerings to attract visitors, thus helping improve sustainable local
livelihoods and create jobs for local workers and promote growth for the Hoa
Binh Tourist Lake Area.
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.
