(HBO) - Boasting spectacular landscapes and cool, fresh air, Hoa Binh reservoir is dubbed as Ha Long Bay on land. The reservoir has caught interest from many investors who aim to turn it into a famous tourist destination with typical tourism products in the northern region.
The investor of the Robinson ecotourism project in Sung islet of Tien
Phong commune (Da Bac district) is proposing expansion and registered capital
hike for the project.
A report of the
provincial Department of Planning and Investment showed that, as of April,
there were 51 projects and proposals to invest in the area, of them 19 received
approval with a combined registered capital of about 3.51 trillion VND (152.88
million USD), which will occupy over 3,720 ha of land.
Most of the investors
receiving the nods from the provincial People’s Committee in 2019 and 2020 have
sped up procedures to shift the target of using forest land, compensation and
land clearance in a bid to meet schedule. The number of completed and operating
projects in the area makes up only 19 percent of the approved ones.
The Department of Planning
and Investment explained that the implementation of projects in the Hoa Binh
reservoir area faces difficulties in land clearance and the shift of land use
target because a large area consists of forest land, which requires a longer
time to proceed.
During a field trip to
inspect the investment projects at the Hoa Binh reservoir area by Chairman of
the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Khanh, Deputy Director of the Hoa
Binh Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Duc Thang admitted that
the progress of the projects remain stagnant due to slow land clearance.
After the trip, the
office of the provincial People’s Committee issued a conclusion, in which the
Chairman assigned the Department of Planning and Investment to help investors
build documents adjusting the Robinson ecotourism project and review projects
proposed by the Hoa Binh clean agriculture joint stock company, whether to put
an end to its projects if the firm is not capable./.
Boasting diverse terrain, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, Cao Phong district is increasingly asserting its place on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. The district is renowned for its stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, a crystal-clear hydropower lake, and the unique cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.