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Top 12 Beautiful Lakes In Vietnam You Should Visit

Ba Be, one of the largest freshwater lakes, is a volcanic crater that has been inactivated for millions of years, andWest Lake is very attractive to tourists who make a trip once to Hanoi. All are fancy lakes with magnificent landscapes that can make sure that tourists fall in love at first.
 

Quan Son Lake, My Duc, Hanoi

Quan Son is an 850-hectare lake located in My Duc District, 50 kilometers from Hanoi. The entire view of Quan Son Lake is covered with rich vegetation like flowers, lotus and so on. The view of the limestone mountains that surround the landscape creates a romantic landscape for Lake Quan Son. If you go to Son Quan from May to June, you will have a chance to contemplate the perfect beauty of the lotus flower as it is in the blooming season.

 

Lake Suoi Hai, Ba Vi, Hanoi

Lake Suoi Hai is located at the foot of Ba Vi Mountain, far from Hanoi, about 70 kilometers away. It has become a tourist attraction for all those who like to discover the beauty of Vietnam lakes. There are 14 large and small islands in the 90-hectare reservoir area. You can visit the lake by boat and come to the island or the orchard nearby. There are also many bird species that make the natural landscape more varied. In addition, you can choose Suoi Hai station with many quality services.

 

Dai Lai Lake, Vinh Phuc

Dai Lai Lake is a famous artificial lake in Vinh Phuc province, located in Phuc Yen commune, 50 kilometers from Hanoi. For a long time, Lake Dai Lai has become a popular destination for those who want to enjoy a trip to Vietnam, whether in winter or summer. Thanks to the cool climate of Dai Lai throughout the year, as well as the luxury resort system with many entertainment programs, it always makes visitors feel satisfied.

 

West Lake, Hanoi

The West Lake is one of Vietnam's most famous natural lakes so the places around West Lake always attract a large number of visitors each weekend. With open spaces and calm landscapes, visitors can enjoy the sensation of rowing, swim in the lake, or have a coffee by the lake.

In summer, the water park amusement park at West Lake with many attractive games, such as sliding gutters and gravity sliding pipes, will not let you down. In addition, tourists can come here for shopping, relax in luxury 5-star hotels, or visit more than 20 relics, temples, and pagodas around the lake.

 

Lake Thac Ba, Yen Bai

Thac Ba Lake is one of the three largest artificial lakes in Vietnam, located far from Hanoi, about 160 kilometers to the northwest. This lake consists of over 1,300 islets and many beautiful caves and majestic mountains around; you will have to spend a lot of time exploring all the beauty here.

While coming here, tourists will have plenty of outdoor activity options, such as fishing, exploring the lake on the boat, and visiting cultural villages along the lake to learn the culture of the minorities around.

 

Ba Be Lake, Bac Kan

Ba Be Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Vietnam and also the largest in the world. The ecosystems, flora and fauna of Ba Be Lake are very diverse, with a picturesque landscape of forests, waterfalls, rivers and streams.

At present, the lake has become a national monument, an attractive destination for many Vietnamese and foreign tourists. Here, you can explore the poetic natural landscape down the Nang River, visiting Puong Cave or the majestic waterfall upstream.
 

Five Lakes In Bach Ma National Park, Hue

The five lakes are a natural wonder, located in the Bach Ma National Park, where the system of fauna and flora of the landscape is very diverse and attractive. By visiting the five lakes, tourists can admire the large currents of water at every step of the mountain, whose end of the ladder is a majestic tower 300 meters high.

Coming here in early spring, which is the season of hundreds of blooming flowers, you should visit the five lakes or Bach Ma Jardins on your Vietnam trip. They are covered with beautiful flowers, especially rhododendrons.
 

Lake Tuyen Lam, Da Lat

Lake Tuyen Lam is only 7 kilometers from downtown Da Lat. It is a natural green lake surrounded by beautiful pine forests. In addition, the oasis is also the highlight that Lake Tuyen Lam attracts a large number of visitors at all times of the year. Do not forget to visit the lake by boat to enjoy the peaceful scenery and special specialties.
 

Kenh Ha Lake, Nha Trang

Located just 10 kilometers south of the city center, Kenh Ha Lake is right next to the Hundred Sculpture Park. The landscape around the lake with wild mountains is romantic and close to nature.

The great blue water of Kenh Ha Lake has long attracted visitors from all over, making it an ideal eco-resort for everyone. Here you can participate in great teambuilding and fishing, enjoy the outdoor barbecue, or swim to admire the beautiful scenery of this place.
 

The Brook Of Ba Ho, Nha Trang

Ba Ho Stream is made up of three beautiful lakes located near each other in Ninh Hoa Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, about 25 km from the center of Nha Trang. The formation of the three lakes comes from a stream at the top of Mount Hon Son, each with its own unique beauty, as well as a mysterious legend.

There are many visitors who come to Ba Ho Stream to visit each year through trips to Vietnam. At this point, you have to prepare many instruments for rowing or climbing in order to discover all the natural beauty of this destination.
 

To Nung Lake, Gia Lai

To Nung Lake is also known as Bien Ho, located 6 km from the center of Pleiku Town. The lake is a volcanic crater that has been inactivated for millions of years, covering an area of ​​230 hectares. The landscape around the lake is very diverse with jungle forests, winding hills and many species of flowers and birds.

Being like the pearl of Pleiku, Bien Ho attracts visitors not only because of the altitude of over 1000 meters above sea level, various recreational resorts, and surrounding coffee hills, but also because of the specialties of mountain forests.

 

Lake Lak In Buon Ma Thuot 

Lake Lak in Dak Lak is one of the largest and the most beautiful lakes in the central highlands of Vietnam. It is the second largest natural lake in Vietnam after Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan. Lake Lak is surrounded by large mountain ranges covered with primeval forests and it attracts a lot of tourists each year who come to take the sampan ride on the lake and to enjoy the elephant ride to visit Jun village located on the bank of this lake, a famous village of the M'Nong people. Around the lake there are also historical structures such as the palace of Emperor Bao Dai and the longhouse of the M'Nong people.

And if you really want to explore these beautiful Vietnam lakes, you can take a trip to the North Vietnam to enjoy the beautiful scenery quickly.

 

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Giang Nguyen

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Giang is a Vietnam destination expert with over a decade of experience guiding travelers through the country’s most inspiring regions. Born and raised in the Red River Delta, Giang has an intimate understanding of local traditions, cuisine, and culture. Her articles reflect her mission: to help travelers discover the authentic Vietnam — beyond the postcards — through meaningful encounters and immersive journeys.

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