On the morning of November 6, 1979, after the sound of mines exploding on Ong Tuong hill, Prime Minister Pham Van Dong threw a stone into the Da river bed, starting construction of Hoa Binh hydroelectric power plant. At the end of 1988, the first generator set generated electricity. The remaining seven power units operated one after another to ensure progress for the next six years. In 1994, Hoa Binh hydroelectric plant was inaugurated. Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant is the largest hydroelectric project in Vietnam and Southeast Asia in the 20th century, and is the pride of the entire Vietnamese nation.

Hoa Binh hydroelectric project viewed from above

Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, in addition to its role in flood control, electricity supply, irrigation water supply and waterway transportation, also plays an important role in becoming an attractive tourist attraction for tourists inside and outside the province. Every season, hydroelectric plants have their own attractions.

If you want to admire and feel the majesty of hydroelectric projects with white water bubbles, July and August are a great time. In years with heavy rainfall, to ensure safety and water regulation, Hoa Binh hydroelectric plant will have a flood release notice. Under the sunlight, the image of the hydroelectric dam discharging floodwaters is like a waterfall with white foam, soothing the sweltering heat of the summer weather. There are moments when seeing a rainbow blooming on the rolling water waves, making many people feel excited.

Coming to Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, visitors can stride on a tunnel through a hill. This is the road leading to where 8 generator sets are located. Inside the tunnel, a row of orange light bulbs is installed, which is convenient for traveling and operating machinery and helps you easily explore the project. Although it is closed, with an open design at all ends and the typical cool climate of Hoa Binh province, when you step inside, you will not feel stuffy or uncomfortable.

Tourists visit Hoa Binh hydroelectric plant

During the journey to explore Hoa Binh hydroelectric plant, visitors cannot miss the unique architectural work of Uncle Ho's Monument. The Uncle Ho monument is 18 meters high and weighs more than 400 tons, located at the top of Ong Tuong hill in the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant complex. The statue of Uncle Ho stands tall and proud with heaven and earth as if watching the steps of the officials and people of Hoa Binh province who have strived to build a prosperous, happy future and a rich and beautiful homeland. At the foot of Uncle Ho's Monument, at an altitude of 128 m above sea level, you can see the massive hydroelectric project and the Hoa Binh hydroelectric reservoir.

Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Plant was a project marking the solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and the former Soviet Union of a century-old stature. Where so much sweat and blood has been shed to bring back the light of civilization today. During the journey to block rivers and build the dam, Soviet experts along with tens of thousands of engineers and workers from all over the country had unforgettable years, with determination and a burning desire to create great achievements. The miracle of conquering the Da River. Each pair of hands and minds of engineers and workers has turned the fierce Da River into a source of light.

                                                         Thu Thuy