(HBO) – Boasting stunning landscapes and unique culture, the northwestern province of Hoa Binh has been attractive to both domestic and foreign visitors.
Staff at Mai Chau
Hideaway welcomes foreign visitors.
A wide range of products have been developed in the province such as high-end
resort tourism, community-based tourism, eco-tourism and adventure tourism,
which bring unforgettable experiences to both domestic and foreign travellers.
Billed as "Ha Long Bay on the mountain” with many islands on the crystal clear
water, Hoa Binh Lake is currently an alluring destination for those who want to
discover the wild natural beauty. Taking a boat to the Temple of Thac Bo
Goddess, Le Loi Temple, Thac Bo Cave, Mieng Cave and floating park, visitors
should not miss nearby Coconut and Windmill islands as well as community-based
villages such as Bich Tru, Ke, Duc Phong and Ngoi to explore the local culture
and daily life.
Meanwhile, Kim Boi – the "golden cup” land, bestowed with hot mineral springs,
has become an idyllic weekend destination. Visitors will find it fascinating
when soaking in a hot mineral spring with a picturesque landscape or joining
quality entertainment activities. High-end resorts in the area are Serena
Resort Kim Boi in Sao Bay commune, and An Lac tourism site in Vinh Dong
commune.
Other attractive tourist sites in Kim Boi are Tu Son Waterfall, Tien Waterfall,
Au Co Lake, Bac-Long Cung waterfall.
Coming to Hoa Binh, Mai Chau valley is a must-see destination. Visitors flock
to the valley to experience cool weather and see white fragile peach blossoms and
plum flowers in winter, while they find the site attractive with exciting
activities in summer.
Along with favoured community-based tourism sites like Lac village in Chieng
Chau commune, Pom Coong in Mai Chau town, Mai Hich, and Hang Kia-Pa Co,
visitors might be interested in renowned resorts and hotels like Mai Chau
Ecolodge, Mai Chau Hideaway and Ba Khan tourism site.
Hoa Binh has seen a surge in the number of visitors to its tourist spots. The
province has welcomed more than 892,000 visitors, including 128,000 foreigners.
Revenue from tourism services reckoned at 684 billion VND (29.4 million USD),
accounting for 67.2 percent of the same time last year, and 27.3 percent of the
yearly plan./.
Hoa Binh has witnessed an increasing number of tourists and good growth in tourism revenue, demonstrating a positive recovery trend in the "non-smoke industry”, thus creating momentum for further development of this sector.
Together with community-based tourism, Mai Chau district is focusing on developing eco-resort tourism around Hoa Binh lake in Son Thuy commune.
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.
