Thac Ba Lake

One of the three largest man-made lakes in Vietnam, Thac Ba Lake is vast. Water for the Thac Ba hydropower facility in the province of Yen Bai comes from Thac Ba Lake. 180 kilometers northwest on National Highway 2 or Highway 32 will bring you to the lake. More than 1300 islands in the lake make up more than 23,000 hectares of the entire area. The lake, which has a maximum width of 10 km and a length of 80 km, was made possible by Vietnam's first hydroelectric power plant. With its wooded banks and islands, the lake also guarantees that the area is exceptionally green.

Numerous ethnic communities that have maintained their lengthy traditions live in the area. As a result, visiting these communities and staying the night in a local home are authentic experiences. The most picturesque rice fields in Vietnam are located in this province (Yen Bai), but 200 kilometers higher up, in Mu Cang Chai, therefore visiting the lake is also best done in conjunction with a trip there.

Thac Ba Lake is not just a stunning natural setting; it is also a well-known historical relic that has been designated as a complex of national cultural and historical relics since 1996. Thac Ba lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Vietnam.

Location: Yen Bai province, Vietnam