(HBO) – Hoa Binh Lake is the largest artificial lake in Southeast Asia. It is 70km long and spreads across 17 communes in five districts and city. There are 47 large and small islands in the reservoir, including 11 limestone islands with an area of 116 hectares and 36 earth islands covering nearly 160 hectares. On August 1, 2016, the Prime Minister approved a master plan on developing Hoa Binh Lake into a national tourist site by 2020. By 2030, Hoa Binh Lake is expected to become the province’s biggest tourism centre and one of 12 key national tourist sites in the northern mountainous mid-land region.


Here are photos of Hoa Binh Lake




Immense Hoa Binh Lake with its poetic and charming landscapes is an ideal place for anyone who wants to explore untouched nature


Water, forest, mountain, and blue sky create endless beauty


Thac Bo Temple, a popular spiritual destination



Fishing at Trung Hoa, Tan Lac



Sunset in Suoi Lon hamlet, Tan Mai, Mai Chau



Visitors can explore culture, nature, and people in homestay villages around the lake



Song Da grilled fish



Visitors can enjoy local dishes in small lakeside hamlets



Learning about the culture of Muong ethnic minority people



Boat riding is an interesting experience for visitors.



Friendly local people.



                                                                              Le Chung


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