(HBO) – Kim Boi district of Hoa Binh province welcomed 20,000 tourist arrivals and earned more than 18 billion VND (780,000 USD) in tourism revenue in the first three months of 2021. Thanks to the COVID-19 containment, the number of visitors to local places of interest has been growing strongly, especially on the weekend.
The Serena Resort Kim Boi eco-tourism site in Sao Bay commune (Kim Boi district) is a magnet to tourists on the weekend.
Kim Boi is blessed with magnificent landscapes and, especially, an abundant source of thermal mineral water which is assessed by experts as one of the best sources of its kind in the world. The district is also renowned for folk culture and traditional festivals deeply imbued with cultural identities of residents in the Muong Dong area. These potential and advantages are being capitalised on so as to develop high-quality tourism.
The Serena Resort Kim Boi eco-tourism site in Khai Doi hamlet of Sao Bay commune is among popular destinations in the province. Other areas like the Kim Boi mineral spring tourism site in Ha Bi commune, the An Lac Eco Farm Hot and Springs in Vinh Dong commune, and the V-Resort Kim Boi in Vinh Tien commune are also attractive to visitors from nationwide. Statistics show that they receive about 150 – 200 visitors each on the weekend.
Recently, the Hoa Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has conducted a survey of tourism activities in Kim Boi.
Deputy Director of the department Bui Xuan Truong said this district boasts advantages for developing ecological and leisure tourism areas.
These sites have seen stability in the traveller number and revenue, helping to secure steady jobs for employees, he noted, adding that the ecotourism sites of Serena, An Lac Eco Farm Hot and Springs, and V-Resort Kim Boi have provided jobs for about 350 people, most of whom are local residents./.
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.
