HBO – Located in Tuan Lo and Phong Phu communes, Cot Co Mountain (Khu Doi) is considered as a gift the nature offers to the area of Muong Bi in Tan Lac district. Since its appearance in the epic "De dat, de nuoc” (Giving birth to the Earth and the Water), Cot Co (Flagpole) Mountain has been a symbol in locals’ spiritual life. The mountain was officially recognised as a provincial-level landscape in November 2017, which multiplies the pride of locals and encourages people to find out Khu Doi’s legend.
Cot Co Mountain in Muong Bi area –
a cultural symbol honoured by Muong Bi locals as the most sacred mountain was
recognised as a provincial-level landscape in late 2017.
According to scientific documents stored by Hoa Binh Museum, Cot
Co (flagpole) cave is an archaeological relic belonging to the Stone Age in the
Hoa Binh Culture dating back from 30,000 to 11,000 years.
The legend has it that a feng shui master in the region, as
witnessing the poverty and difficulties facing locals, told people to find an
outstanding couple to become their leaders to expand their area.
The locals then found Tung, a man with extraordinary strength, and
his wife, a beautiful and resourceful woman, to lead them in building Muong
area. Under guidelines of the feng shui master, Tung and his wife directed
local people to build dams blocking Da River’s water, thus expanding farming
areas.
As they were building the dams, Tung, stronger and quicker, left
his wife behind when Sat, a muscular man from the nearby region went by. Enchanted
by the woman’s beauty, Sat kidnapped her and ran away. Tung chased Sat through
many mountains and hills to save his wife until he sunk into the mud and did
not able to get out. Tung desperately threw soil and rock into Sat, but in
vain. The soil and rock then became high mountains spanning Hoa Binh province
to Thanh Hoa province. After he died, Tung turned into a mountain standing in
the middle of a massive field. People called it Tung Mount (Khu Doi). Viewing
from far away, the mountain looks like a flagpole, thus locals also called it
Muong Bi Flagpole.
Boasting a mystical beauty with cultural, historical and spiritual values, Cot
Co Mountain has become an attractive tourist site. Visiting the site, tourists
can offer incense at a small temple. Those who like adventure can climb to the
top of the mountain where they enjoy the happiness of finishing an "unconquerable”
road, and seeing the scenery like a fairyland. The first thing that tourists
feel here is fresh air and the sound of mountain wind blowing through leaf
canopies. For those who cannot reach the top, visiting caves at the foot of the
mountain such as Nuoc, Cot Co Mountain (Chang Choanl), Cui and Ang Ca is also an
option../.
Boasting favourable transport system, stunning landscapes, and an array of wellness resorts, Hoa Binh has been an ideal antidote for relieving stress.
April 30th and May 1st with 5 days off is the ideal time for families to choose the relaxing destinations and find a peaceful place. Thanks to the advantage of convenient transportation, mountainous terrain with wild beauty, cool climate, the resorts and health care areas in Hoa Binh province attract tourists on this occasion.
Currently, the tourism products of Yen Thuy district are mainly the festival and spiritual tourism. In addition to ensuring a civilized lifestyle in the religious activities, the party committees and the local authorities at all levels always focus on preserving the value of historical, cultural relics and festivals associated with exploiting tourism strengths.
The picturesque scenery of Hoa Binh Lake has endowed its tourism site with a unique allure. In recent years, localities have been harnessing the potential of the lake area and domestic and international tourists have chosen the site for sightseeing and leisure journeys.
The Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to become a national tourism site by 2030, focusing on developing synchronous and modern technical facilities, and high-quality and branded tourism products imbued with national cultural identities. The tourist site also aims to become the largest tourist centre in the province, and one of 12 key tourist areas in the Northern midland and mountainous region
On April 5th, in Hoa Binh city, the Tourism Association of Hoa Binh province and Tourism Association of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province jointly organized a conference to promote cooperation and tourism development. There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
