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Standing on high and looking down, the surface of Lak Lake is vast and calm, reflecting the silhouette of mountains and forests, bringing a majestic yet peaceful and poetic natural landscape.
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Lak Lake scene at sunset (Photo: Nguyen Tuan Anh/VNA) |
Lak Lake is located in Lien Son town, Lak district, Dak Lak province. It is the largest freshwater lake in the Central Highlands and the second largest in Vietnam, after Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan.
With an area of about 6.2 km2, located at an altitude of more than 500m above sea level, this is considered a natural lake with a larger area than Gia Lai's Bien Ho, giving visitors an overwhelming feeling when they set foot here.
According to legend, Lak Lake was created by the hero Lak Lieng of the M'Nong ethnic group. According to the M'Nong people, since ancient times, the water god and the fire god have a fierce battle. Although the fire god was the final winner, the consequence was a prolonged drought that caused the M'Nong people to fall into hunger and poverty.
In the midst of the fierce war, the son of the fire god and a M'Nong girl was born. To atone for his father's mistake, he decided to find a water source to save the villagers.
After a long time of searching without any results, he accidentally met and saved a baby eel stuck in a crevice in the rocks. The eel, after being freed, led him to a vast blue lake and later, the M'Nong people settled here. That place was Lak Lake.
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Tourists ride elephants around Lak Lake. (Photo: Nguyen Tuan Anh/VNA) 2. When is the best time to visit Lak Lake? |
Lak Lake is located about 60km from Buon Ma Thuot city center. The lake's main water source comes from the Krong Ana River. Around the lake is a large primeval forest covered with diverse flora and fauna. All create a beautiful natural picture, bringing a sense of peace and romance.
The climate in Buon Ma Thuot is divided into two distinct seasons: the rainy season, starting from May to the end of October, and the dry season from November to April of the following year.
During the rainy season, the humid weather and sudden showers can disrupt your exploration journey. Therefore, this is not the ideal time for your travel.
According to Lak Lake travel experience, tourists should visit from September to December, because at this time the lake surface is high, the trees are green and the weather is also extremely favorable.
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Tourists experience fishing on Lak Lake by dugout canoe. (Photo: Nguyen Tuan Anh/VNA) 3. Attractive experiences at Lak Lake |
Not only can you enjoy the scenery and fresh air, when coming to Lak Lake, visitors can also explore and experience interesting and attractive activities.
Visit King Bao Dai's palace
Located on a high hill with a beautiful view of the vast Lak Lake, this resort villa is one of two important historical structures in Dak Lak with majestic natural scenery and luxurious architecture.
Just standing here and looking far away, visitors can admire the entire natural scenery surrounding the lake.
The villa has 3 floors with modern space and many large windows. You can rest at the restaurant on the first floor, then visit where King Bao Dai used to stay on the second floor and visit the overnight rooms on the third floor.
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Peaceful scene by Lak Lake. (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA) |
Unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities
The area around the lake is home to many ethnic groups in Dak Lak province. The M'Nong villages such as Jun, Le, M'Lieng, etc. are also popular destinations for tourists.
In terms of architecture, the houses in Jun village are still designed in the traditional style with long structures, wooden materials and thatched roofs. Other items such as ancient jars or gongs also vividly recreate the daily life of local people. With such cultural beauty, these villages are always prominent tourist attractions and are loved by many tourists.
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Buon Jun, an impressive tourist destination for visitors who want to learn and explore the cultural beauty of the ancient villages of the Central Highlands. (Photo: Anh Dung/VNA) |
Despite the many changes of time, these villages still preserve many unique traditional cultural values, helping tourists better understand the local cultural identity.
Coming to the villages, visitors will learn about the lifestyle and customs of ethnic minorities through vividly recreated objects such as gongs and ancient jars.
In addition, visitors can also learn more about unique traditional cultures such as gong performances, xoang dancing, folk singing, fire dancing, drinking rice wine, brocade weaving, taming wild elephants, etc.
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Lak Lake is not only valuable for irrigation and aquaculture but also has great potential for eco-tourism and culture. (Photo: Anh Dung/VNA) |
Special cuisine
Coming to Lak Lake, visitors can enjoy delicious dishes. Below are some specialties that you cannot miss.
Lak Lake Catfish Cake: The naturally chewy and crispy fish cake meat combined with the rich flavor can conquer the most demanding customers.
Grilled chicken, bamboo rice: This is considered a special feature of the Central Highlands cuisine. Grilled chicken is delicious, rich in flavor combined with a layer of sweet, sticky bamboo rice, making the experience unforgettable.
Grilled snakehead fish with salt: Snakehead fish are caught right in the lake. Then, the fish will be marinated with rich spices and grilled over hot coals. Snakehead fish and raw vegetables will be wrapped in thin rice paper and then dipped in rich dipping sauce.
Ruou Can: This famous wine is stored in large earthen jars and drunk through bamboo tubes. Visitors often buy this wine as gifts for friends and relatives.
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