Clouds and water of Hien Luong Bay - Hoa Binh Lake

Located in the majestic space of Hoa Binh Lake, Hien Luong Bay (Da Bac) is an ideal destination, where natural beauty meets the pristine Muong cultural identity. With the appearance of dedicated eco-resorts such as Mit Retreat, as well as community tourism spots, the journey of "escape from the city to the forest" for tourists is truly a poetic and memorable experience.

A corner of Hien Luong Bay

Only about 100km from Hanoi, Hoa Binh Lake has long been likened to the "Ha Long Bay on land" of the North, Hien Luong Bay is a branch of the lake, where the beauty of mountains, water and clouds converge. Returning to Hien Luong Bay in the early winter days of November, the air is cold, the sun is warm, the sky is strangely clear. The wide concrete road from the center of Da Bac commune leading to Ke hamlet - the starting point of the bay is now much more convenient, opening up a space of water and sky.

At the gateway to Hien Luong Bay, where the natural landscape is most favored, some dedicated investors have begun to create high-class resort spaces that respect and blend in with nature. Among them, Mit Retreat - an eco-resort that has quickly won the hearts of demanding tourists.

Having been invested in over the past few years, Mit Retreat has taken full advantage of the unique landscape of clouds and water of the bay. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tung - Director of Mit Retreat, shared that after initial difficulties, this tourist destination is gradually asserting its position, bringing deep impressions to domestic and international tourists.

Enterprises cooperate to organize sports activities in Hien Luong Bay

Mit Retreat is not only a place to relax, but also a space for creativity, an ideal destination for seminars and networking activities. Visitors coming here not only enjoy professional and friendly service but also immerse themselves in a unique architectural space. Ms. Huong Giang and a group of guests from Hanoi who just had a 2-day-1-night vacation here shared: I was impressed by the wild natural beauty and peaceful space. The resort is located in the middle of vast mountains and forests, giving a feeling of complete separation from the noisy urban life. From the balcony, I can see the whole view and feel absolute relaxation.

The highlight that makes Mit Retreat attractive is the experience of typical Muong cuisine. With a clean food source, mostly self-sufficient, the resort's restaurant offers dishes rich in local flavors. Ms. Nguyen Thuy Trang, a tourist, commented: "The restaurant has an extremely beautiful lake view, airy space. The diverse menu, for me, includes Da Bac specialties such as grilled stream fish with salt and chili, boiled chicken with lemon leaves. All are very fresh and delicious. This is truly a memorable meal."

The attraction of Hien Luong Bay does not stop at Mit Retreat. In the area, a tourism ecosystem is gradually taking shape with the presence of Xoan Retreat, Mo Vile... and local community tourism spots (homestays) such as Huu Thao homestay, Sanh Thuan... The common point of these establishments is the methodical and professional investment, the system of quality motels and entertainment areas and most importantly, the viewpoint of respecting nature.

They not only provide accommodation services, but also create a close network with local households. Visitors can easily arrange cultural, artistic, culinary activities, or book a cruise to explore the lake. Along the lake are romantic cafes, safe swimming spots and ideal "virtual living" corners.

Xom Ke, with most of the households of the gentle Muong ethnic group, still retains its pristine beauty and traditional cultural identity. Visitors come here not only to relax but can start a new day by kayaking or rafting on the quiet lake, feeling the freshness of the early morning. Or try a day as a fisherman, harvesting rice and catching fish and shrimp with the locals.

Mr. Huu Thao, the owner of a homestay, proudly introduced: Visitors can choose to walk or cycle to explore the old forest, ride a motorbike to the Dao people's Sung village (Cao Son commune) 22km away, or go upstream to the crystal clear Ke stream to both bathe and catch stone crabs.

Cuisine is an indispensable part. Local OCOP products such as shrimp, Da River fish, native black pigs... through the hands of the Muong people, become rustic and surprisingly delicious dishes: grilled fish, buffalo meat with lolot leaves, hill chicken, water spinach... When night falls, by the flickering campfire, everyone gathers to enjoy rice wine, immerse themselves in gong dances, and feel the absolute peace of the mountains and forests.

Realizing the great potential of natural landscapes and cultural diversity, Da Bac commune is promoting investment attraction, while focusing on improving infrastructure, especially key traffic routes and especially speeding up the progress of the lakeside road from Vay Nua - Tien Phong, which is expected to create favorable conditions, "opening the way" for tourism in the lake area to take off.

Hien Luong Bay, with its majestic natural beauty and unique Muong cultural identity, is becoming an unmissable destination on the Hoa Binh tourist map. This place not only offers a vacation, but also gives visitors a journey back to nature, with original, poetic and memorable values.

Le Chung

Source: https://baophutho.vn/may-nuoc-vinh-hien-luong-ho-hoa-binh-242820.htm