Thac Ba LAKE
Yen Bai Province
Thac Ba Lake is 180 km from Hanoi and 13 km from Yen Bai town. Thac Ba Lake is an artificial lake in Yen Bai Province, Vietnam, created by the construction of the Thac Ba Hydroelectric Power Station in the 1960s-1970s.
The name Thac Ba was given to the lake by locals in memory of the Thac Ba waterfall which once flowed at the location of the lake. The lake is also nicknamed “Halong Bay in the high mountains” with its many hidden caves. It was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1996.
Sculpted by more than 1,300 multifaceted islets, its exceptional natural setting can be admired endlessly on a relaxing cruise at any time of the day. Sprinkled with hundreds of islets shaped like upturned bowls and blanketed in dense vegetation, Thac Ba Lake indeed effortlessly exudes a world’s first morning vibe.
The best time to visit Thac Ba Lake
The climate is correct from January to May and from September to December, but the weather is really pleasant from October to December.
The maximum temperature at Thac Ba Lake is on average 29°C over the year (from 21°C in January to 35°C in June)
What to see, what to do…?
In the middle of the mountain, Thac Ba Lake is so cool among the large surface of shimmering water which reflects a thousand islands seeming to be endless. Not only the landscape, Thac Ba Lake also contributes immensely to protect and improve the environment. It’s also magical to be able to get in touch with the local population, soak up their culture, discover their way of life…
Considered as “Halong Bay in the mountains”, one of the attractions of the lake is the 1,331 islands and islets, forming caves and charming mountain landscapes. This is another natural site that will satisfy travelers in search of tranquility and new encounters.
Top 10 activities to do at Thac Ba Lake:
- Take a cruise on Thac Ba Lake and swim.
- Experience sleeping with locals.
- Go to Luc Yen gemstone market.
- Go to meet the minority ethnic groups, especially the Dao ethnic group with white pants (Dao Quan Trang).
- Visit the caves (Thuy Tien cave, Xuan Long cave, Mount Cao Bien cave, Tien Long cave, Xuan Thuy cave, Mong Son cave).
- Hike around the lake.
- Participate in crayfish fishing activities.
- Learn to row with your feet!
- Visit the Thac Ba hydroelectric power station and its dam.
- Set off to conquer the Cao Bien summit to admire the sunset over the lake.
