Hoa Binh, the gateway to the Northwest, 80-140 km from Hanoi, is an ideal destination for nature lovers and indigenous culture. This land not only has famous landscapes but also preserves unique cultural values that attract tourists to explore…
In 2025, a new and attractive destination has appeared on the tourist map of young people who love to explore - Lac Thuy, a land possessing pristine natural landscapes combined with ancient and sacred spiritual destinations.

Located in the Southeast of Hoa Binh province, just over 80 km from the center of Hanoi, Lac Thuy not only has poetic natural scenery but is also a place where unique cultural and religious values converge. This land is a harmonious combination of Buddhism and Mother Goddess worship - two spiritual cultural streams that have a profound influence on the spiritual life of Vietnamese people.

The most prominent place here is the scenic complex of Tien Pagoda - Mau Dam Da, which is associated with the legends and sacred stories of Trinh Temple, Mau Au Co Temple, Tien Pagoda... Local people tell each other that if you make a pilgrimage here with sincerity, praying for wealth, fortune or love, all will be answered. This is also the reason why every early spring, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country come to Tien Pagoda to pray for luck, peace and success in the new year.

Not only having spiritual value, the Tien Pagoda complex also owns more than 20 caves along Tung Xe and Huong Tich mountains with natural stalactites of various shapes, creating a mysterious and magical space. Ong Hoang Bay Cave, Co Chin Cave, Suoi Vang Suoi Bac Cave, Cau Be Cave, Ong Hoang Muoi Cave, Cung Tien Cave... are all destinations not to be missed, giving visitors the opportunity to admire the masterpieces bestowed by nature.

For those who love adventure and exploration, Lac Thuy is also an ideal destination with mountain climbing routes, steep stairs along the cliffs to reach mysterious caves. Coming here, visitors not only have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the majestic natural space but also have time to calm down, contemplate spiritual values and find peace of mind.

The journey to explore Lac Thuy will not be complete if visitors do not try to experience the unique cultural features of the Muong people - an ethnic group with a long-standing culture in Hoa Binh. The bustling bamboo dances, folk games such as stilt walking, swinging, throwing cones... are not only entertainment activities but also an opportunity for each person to understand and appreciate the traditional cultural identity of the nation.

Coming to Lac Thuy, visitors cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy famous specialties such as Muong pork, buffalo meat with lom leaves, hill chicken, Hoa Binh wine... The rustic but rich flavors will leave an unforgettable impression, making each trip more memorable than ever.

The special highlight of Lac Thuy in 2025 is the Huong Binh cable car - the first cable car line in Hoa Binh, connecting two scenic areas of Chua Tien - Dam Da (Hoa Binh) and Chua Huong (Hanoi).

This cable car route not only shortens travel time but also opens up an exciting experience: In just over 10 minutes, visitors can cross the white clouds, admire the green valleys and majestic mountain peaks. Without spending hours walking in the forest or climbing mountains, visitors can still easily set foot on sacred lands, fully enjoying the beauty of the Northwest nature from a completely new perspective.

The Huong Binh cable car route not only helps connect two large spiritual tourism complexes but also opens up a complete journey - from the wild, peaceful beauty of Lac Thuy to the magnificence of the Huong Pagoda complex, known as one of the most beautiful Buddhist landscapes in Vietnam.

With its wild natural beauty, the harmonious combination of spiritual culture and folk beliefs, along with the appearance of a modern cable car, Lac Thuy is the perfect choice that you are looking for and longing to conquer. Try to set foot in Lac Thuy once, try to experience the feeling of flying in the sky on the first cable car line of Hoa Binh, to fully feel the peaceful, majestic beauty and pure spirit that this land brings.

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