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Vietnam is home to some of Southeast Asia's most stunning natural landscapes, and its lakes are no exception. From the serene beauty of Ba Be Lake, nestled in the northern mountains, to the vast expanse of Dau Tieng Lake in the south, these bodies of water not only showcase breathtaking scenery but also hold cultural and ecological significance. In this article, we explore the top 7 largest lakes in Vietnam, perfect for nature enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
In addition to the beautiful and famous islands, freshwater lakes with a long history are also popular destinations for domestic and foreign tourists when coming to Vietnam. One of the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam is Ba Be Lake, located in Ba Be National Park, Nam Mau Commune, Ba Be District, Bac Kan Province.
This lake with a unique name was formed about 200 million years ago, located halfway up the rocky mountains. The name Ba Be comes from the three branches of the lake connecting each other, namely Pe Lam, Pe Lu and Pe Leng. Located at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level, the climate here is always cool and pleasant, along with beautiful, lyrical natural scenery.
Ba Be Lake (Source: Asianway Travel)
As the largest lake in Vietnam, the total surface area of Ba Be Lake is up to 650 hectares, the length of the lake is nearly 8 km and the average depth is up to 20 - 25 meters. The large area combined with the history of formation up to hundreds of millions of years helps this lake exude an impressive beauty, both fresh and peaceful, and a bit mysterious.
Today, Ba Be Lake is a popular destination in Vietnam. Coming here, you can experience boating around the lake, taking some souvenir photos, rowing a dugout canoe, and bathing in the lake. In particular, visitors can choose to stay at homestays in the villages around the lake to experience life with the local residents, enjoying a truly peaceful and relaxing pace of life.
Besides Ba Be Lake, the North of our country also has a freshwater lake with a large area. That is Thac Ba Lake, located in Yen Binh and Luc Yen districts, Yen Bai province. Thac Ba has an area of over 23,000 hectares, up to 80km long and 10-15km wide with a depth of 50-60 meters.
Thac Ba Lake is the largest artificial freshwater lake in Vietnam, inside the lake there are 1,334 large and small islands, creating a beautiful picture of mountains and rivers that captivates people's hearts. The green color of the small, cool islands stands out in the middle of the vast lake, creating a peaceful, poetic scene that few places have.
Thac Ba Lake (Source: Local Vietnam)
As one of the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam, Thac Ba Lake brings a sense of majesty and lyrical beauty to visitors when coming here. Visiting Thac Ba Lake, visitors have the opportunity to take a boat ride around the lake, cross the small green islands, experience fishing or simply immerse themselves in the pure nature, take some beautiful souvenir photos.
Like Ba Be Lake, surrounding Thac Ba Lake are villages with strong ethnic identities of the Tay, Dao, Mong, Nung, Phu La, Cao Lan, ... Visitors can come here in the spring to participate in many attractive traditional festivals, learn more about the cultural beauty of Yen Bai people.
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Leaving the Northern provinces to return to the sacred and majestic Central Highlands - home to the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam such as To Nung, Lak Lake or Tuyen Lam Lake. If you have the opportunity to come to Gia Lai province, visit To Nung Lake, also known as Bien Ho Pleiku, in Bien Ho commune, about 7 km from the center of Pleiku city.
To Nung Lake has a total area of up to 240 hectares, formed from 3 ancient volcanic craters with an average depth of up to 19 meters. The people of Gia Lai mountain town have called this lake "Pleiku's eyes" as a way to praise the beauty of the freshwater lake, while recalling the legends about the history of the formation of this picturesque lake.
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To Nung lake (Source: Tripadvisor)
Tourists who have visited To Nung Lake are fascinated by the beautiful turquoise water, the calm lake surface stretching endlessly, creating an extremely pristine and peaceful beauty in the middle of the sunny and windy highland.
Because it is not too far from the center, the journey to explore To Nung Lake is quite easy. Visitors can ride a motorbike or car along the asphalt road running through the canyons to go straight to the lake shore.
Around the lake are lush green forests, roads with many fresh wild flowers, evoking the rustic, peaceful beauty of the Central Highlands.
If you want to fully explore the beauty of To Nung Lake, you can choose to go by dugout canoe in the middle of the lake, immersing yourself in the cool breeze. In addition, walking in the pine forests around the lake, sitting and admiring the scenery and enjoying peaceful moments with the "eyes of Pleiku" is also a memorable experience.
Talking about the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam and forgetting Lak Lake is a huge omission. This is also a destination in Vietnam that tourists are fascinated by because of its poetic and mysterious scenery, especially in the early morning and sunset. If you have the opportunity to travel to Dak Lak, you should spend some time visiting this beautiful lake.
Lak Lake is located at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level, in Lien Son town, Lak district, Dak Lak province. This freshwater lake was formed by the source of water hidden deep inside the high Chu Chang Sin mountain range and connected to the Krong Ana river. The total area of the lake is up to 500 hectares, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and beautiful green primeval forests.
Lak Lake (Source: Tour Da Lat)
Absolutely not inferior to To Nung Lake, Lak Lake is also a beautiful "muse" with charming, dreamy scenery, easily moving the hearts of those who love to explore nature.
Like many other natural lakes on the Vietnam tourism map, when coming to Lak Lake, visitors will be able to row a boat on the lake, touch the cool water and look far away, enjoying the beauty of the high mountains, the rows of pine trees quietly reflecting on the lake.
In addition, when traveling to Lak Lake, you also have the opportunity to ride an elephant around the lake, enjoy the specialties of the Central Highlands mountains and forests such as bamboo rice, grilled chicken, ... Each experience leaves many memorable memories for the trip to the beautiful and majestic land of Dak Lak.
In addition to To Nung and Lak Lake, the Central Highlands also has a romantic freshwater lake that many tourists check in. That is Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province.
Located about 7 km from the city center, this lake possesses a captivating beauty with surrounding green pine hills, a calm lake surface and calm blue water.
Tuyen Lam Lake (Source: Dalat Tours)
The total area of Tuyen Lam Lake is up to 320 hectares, planned as a tourist complex, bringing many attractive experiences to visitors. Coming to this beautiful lake, you can ride around the lake, admire the calm blue water, enjoy the white mist in the early morning or simply breathe the fresh, cool air.
Besides, you can also kayak in the middle of the lake or take virtual photos around the lake as you like. Besides, coming to Tuyen Lam Lake, visitors also have the opportunity to explore the currently hot virtual film studios such as Happy Hill, Go Da Hoa Vang. This is a place with poetic scenery with a direct view of the lake.
In addition, around this beautiful lake, there are also beautiful cafes, homestays and luxury resorts. If you need to find a private space to relax, to find peace, you can consider staying at these places.
One of the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam and located near Ho Chi Minh City is Tri An Lake. This lake is located on the Dong Nai River, where the Tri An Hydroelectric Dam is stored, with a total lake surface area of 323 m2. Not only does it have economic and social significance, but this lake is also a popular tourist destination for young people.
Almost all young people living in Saigon and neighboring provinces love to go to Tri An Lake to camp, take pictures of sunrise and sunset. The lake surface is calm with clear, cool water. Around the lake are shady green trees, creating a truly peaceful scene for this place.
Tri An Lake (Source: Vietnam Original Travel)
If the freshwater lakes in the North and the Central Highlands provinces have a majestic, pristine beauty, Tri An Lake has something rustic and close. Having the opportunity to walk around the lake, visitors will encounter images of many fishermen raising fish and catching fish. Life is really gentle, simple, completely free from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
In addition to the above attractive experiences, when visiting Tri An Lake in Dong Nai, you can also enjoy many delicious types of fish such as catfish, emperor fish, anchovies, ... Visitors can buy fish from fishermen's boats on the lake or if you are lucky, you can harvest fish from bringing your own fishing rod.
One of the most famous beautiful lakes in Vietnam recently is Dau Tieng Lake. Almost all large and small travel communities have beautiful photos and reviews about this lake. Because Dau Tieng is close to Saigon and has beautiful scenery, suitable for weekend travel and picnic activities.
The main role of Dau Tieng Lake is to supply water to the Saigon River and provide water for irrigation for farmers in Tay Ninh and Long An provinces. In particular, this lake is also a tourist destination near Saigon that is loved by many young people. The beautiful scenery around the lake is likened to a small corner of Europe in Vietnam.
Dau Tieng Lake (Source: Vinpearl)
Dau Tieng Lake is surrounded by lush green forests and beautiful stretches of grass. On weekends, young people often choose to visit Dau Tieng Lake to set up tents, experience the feeling of sleeping by the lake at night, and immerse themselves in the fresh, cool air here.
The most wonderful thing when exploring Dau Tieng Lake is probably the moment of welcoming the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the afternoon. You will have many beautiful virtual photos when you bring them back when camping by Dau Tieng Lake. In addition, many couples also choose this lake as a place to take wedding photos, capturing many meaningful moments together.
On the map of Vietnam, there are many beautiful lakes with large areas such as Ba Be Lake, Thac Ba Lake, To Nung Lake, Dau Tieng Lake, etc. Each lake has a different landscape, bringing different experiences to visitors. However, they all have in common the beautiful, fresh, peaceful and poetic scenery. Ready to explore more and beyond? Let Asia King Travel help you plan your next adventure!
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