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5 lush green lakes in the Central Highlands for a summer getaway

With cool climate and pristine nature, the famous lakes in the Central Highlands are ideal places for tourists to visit this summer.

Báo Lao ĐộngBáo Lao Động21/06/2025

Lake

Located about 7km from the center of Pleiku city, Gia Lai province, T'Nung Lake or Bien Ho is one of the prominent destinations of the Central Highlands. This is a natural lake formed from the crater of a volcano that ceased to be active millions of years ago. The name T'Nung in the Ba Na language also means sea on the mountain, reflecting the exact terrain characteristics of the lake.

T'Nung Lake has clear blue water all year round, surrounded by pine forests and rolling hills. Visitors coming here not only enjoy the wild natural beauty but also have the opportunity to explore indigenous culture.

Bien Ho is likened to a jade gem on the red soil of the Central Highlands. Photo: Huynh Van Truyen

Ea Kao Lake

Covering nearly 289 hectares, Ea Kao is an artificial freshwater lake located in Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province. The lake stands out with its pristine natural landscape, clear, calm water surface like a mirror and especially never dries up.

At Ea Kao Lake Tourist Area, visitors can experience activities such as rowing a wooden boat or kayak, fishing, picking fruit in the garden, camping... In addition, there is also a restaurant serving Central Highlands specialties, very suitable for families and friends to enjoy together.

In addition to recreational activities, many combined tours to Buon Ma Thuot often integrate Ea Kao Lake and Ede ethnic village for visitors to participate in cultural exchanges, enjoy rice wine, listen to gongs, and learn about local legends.

Ea Kao Lake is known as the lake that never dries up. Photo: Khuong Quynh

Lak Lake

Lak Lake is one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the Central Highlands, located in Lien Son town, Lak district, Dak Lak province. With a water surface area of ​​over 500 hectares, Lak Lake is surrounded by lush green mountains and primeval forests, creating a charming landscape.

This is the long-standing home of the M'nong people, an ethnic minority with a rich tradition of rituals, musical instruments and unique gong dances. Coming here, visitors can experience canoeing, visit traditional villages such as Jun village, M'Lieng village and explore the unique daily life of the people here.

Another reason why Lak Lake attracts tourists is its year-round pleasant climate and pristine space, ideal for those who want to temporarily leave the noisy city to return to nature.

Bathing elephants during flood season at Lak Lake. Photo: Viet Van

Bathing elephants during flood season at Lak Lake. Photo: Viet Van

Ta Dung Lake

Ta Dung Lake is known as “Ha Long Bay on the plateau”, located in Ta Dung Nature Reserve, Dak Som Commune, Dak Glong District, Dak Nong Province. With an altitude of nearly 1,000m above sea level, the lake has a cool climate all year round and a pristine, peaceful landscape.

A system of more than 40 large and small islands rising in the middle of the blue lake, forming a rare natural island complex. The lake was formed after blocking the Dong Nai River to build the Dong Nai 3 hydropower plant, thanks to which the lake is always full all year round, creating favorable conditions for the development of eco-tourism and resorts.

Visitors to Ta Dung not only get to admire the majestic natural scenery but also have the opportunity to experience rowing a boat to explore the islands, camping by the lake, or enjoying mountain specialties prepared by the locals.

The area around the lake also has many homestays in harmony with nature, ideal for those who want to escape the city to the great forest to find peaceful moments.

Ta Dung Lake is likened to "Ha Long Bay on the plateau". Photo: Phan Tuan

Ho Xuan Huong

Xuan Huong Lake is located right in the center of Da Lat city, Lam Dong province. Surrounding the lake are pine forests, green grass, and flower gardens, creating a gentle, romantic scene.

Coming here, visitors can pedal boats, tandem bicycles, stroll, and take photos around the lake in the morning or at sunset. In the evening, the lakeside has cafes, snack shops, and street performers, creating a joyful and bustling atmosphere.

Many tours in Da Lat combine exploring the lake and nearby highlights such as Lam Vien Square, Cu Hill, Da Lat Market... very suitable for a one-day schedule in the city. Many one-day or half-day tour packages also include a night tour experience, suitable for tourists who want to explore Xuan Huong Lake both morning and evening.

Even though there is no longer a horse-drawn carriage service, visitors can still

Although there is no longer a horse-drawn carriage service, tourists still have many activities around Xuan Huong Lake such as tandem cycling, walking, taking photos... Photo: Lam Hong

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