Lak Lake in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak is where travellers can take a glimpse into the unique cultural life of local ethnic communities, find appetising specialties and experience the fantastic gong culture, which has been recognised as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.
Lake in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak
(Photo: VNA)
Situated some 50km from
Buon Ma Thuot city, Lak Lake also boasts its own charms.
In the local M’Nong people’s language, Lak means water. Legend has it that Lak
Lake was born by Lak Lieng, a hero of the M’Nong ethnic people.
The 650ha lake is close to the Krong Ana River, which flows from the 2,500m
high Chu Yang Sin Mountains, and is surrounded by the river on one side and by
mountain ranges on the other three.
To the Lak Lake, visitors can experience the tranquil atmosphere of the
mountains of the Central Highlands.
In the morning the lake looks like a picturesque painting with lotuses in full
bloom, wooden boats and elephants carrying tourists around it.
Jun, M’Lieng and Le villages around the lake are home to the M’Nong ethnic
group, which has preserves its exotic cultural traits and introduced them to
tourists from far and wide.
Visitors to these villages can admire the traditional long houses, enjoy unique
art performances like fire dances and gong performances, ride on the back of elephants
and kayak on the lake.
Source: VNA
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
