If you have the opportunity to travel on Ba Be Lake, do not forget to pass by the Tien pond floating on the clear blue water attracting eyes. Let’s explore this tourist attraction with Ximgo!
1. About Ao Tien
Ao Tien is a small lake, about 3 hectares wide, located on the top of the mountain. Surrounded by tropical forests, the climate here is very cool and fresh. Ao Tien is separate from the lake, there is no source of water flowing in or out, so the water is clear.
Ao Tien is located in the corner of Lake Ba of Ba Be Lake, is a small lake located in the middle of the valley of primeval forests, there are underground circuits connecting between Ao Tien and Ba Be Lake. This is the unique feature of Ao Tien, which is also the residence of many aquatic plants and animals, as well as other features of Ba Be National Park.
The lake’s water surface is calm and clear like a mirror bearing the silhouettes of mountains and clouds. Romance with Tay girls in ethnic ao dai swinging oars on dugout canoes.
In addition, in the heart of Ao Tien, there are precious fish species such as glass carp, trout, fried fish, etc., which are said to have followed the underground water flow from Ba Be Lake to live here. Along the way from Ho to Ao Tien, there are also ancient trees living on limestone mountains such as holly trees, mallow trees, bud trees, etc.
In the middle of the road, there is a turn to Dong Tien, which is 15m high, 35m wide with rock formations facing the south. In the cave, there are many stalactites and a deep niche going north. Tien Cave together with Ao Tien form a pristine habitat, adorning the beauty of Ba Be Lake.
2. Where is Ao Tien located?
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Tien pond is located in Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province. Ao Tien is located in the corner of Lake Ba of Ba Be Lake, is a small lake located in the middle of the valley of primeval forests, there are underground circuits connecting between Ao Tien and Ba Be Lake.
Because Tien Ao is only connected to Ba Be Lake by underground water, there are almost no other large vessels, so the water in the lake is very clear and calm. This place is also home to many aquatic flora and fauna species, as well as other features of Ba Be National Park.
3. Directions to Ao Tien
If you depart from Hanoi, you should take a bus to Bac Kan city center (send motorbike if you have one, and if you want to travel by yourself), then from Bac Kan city go to Ba Be lake. From Bac Kan city, you go straight along Truong Chinh street, then go straight to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, then run into Chien Thang Phu Thong street. From there, follow QL3, to Phu Thong town, turn onto road 258. After finishing road 258, turn left onto QL279, then you will run to Ao Tien.
From Hanoi, there are several routes that go directly from Hanoi to Ba Be and usually depart from My Dinh.
- Route I: My Dinh – Ba Be, stop at Ba Be bus station, Bac Kan
- Route II: My Dinh – Cho Don bus station, stop at Cho Don bus station
- Route III: My Dinh – Bac Kan bus station, stop at Bac Kan bus station
- Route IV: My Dinh – Na Ri bus station, stop at Na Ri bus
Map guide from Bac Kan to Ao Tien:
4. Check in Ao Tien with fanciful scenes
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Ao Tien is home to a number of local fish and other aquatic animals. Local fishermen occasionally come here to fish, though it’s certainly more of a place for tranquility and seclusion than hoping for a big catch. Like the distinctive features of Ba Be, Ao Tien evokes local legends. The name “Ao Tien” refers to a story about a hunter who, while passing through Ao Tien, was captivated by the beauty of fairies bathing in the pond.
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Coming to Ba Be Lake, everyone wants to come to Ao Tien. The pond is nourished by groundwater seeping through the surrounding rock, making Ao Tien the same water level as Ba Be Lake.
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Having the opportunity to visit this place, you will have the opportunity to be in harmony with nature and watch the lake’s calm, clear blue like a mirror imprinted with mountains and clouds. Romance with Tay girls in ethnic ao dai swinging oars on dugout canoes.
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Sitting on a boat floating gently on the blue, calm water, watching the distant stacked mountains. Put your hand gently into the cool water, enjoy this wonderful feeling, you will definitely want to come here again and again.
5. Nearby attractions
5.1 Hua Ma Cave
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As a landscape in Ba Be National Park, Hua Ma Cave is located on the Leng River in Pac Ngoi Village, Quang Khe Commune, Ba Be. The cave is also appreciated by many people who have come here that this is the most mysterious place of the Creator, the wonderful and strange scenery.
5.2 Dau Dang Waterfall
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Dau Dang Waterfall is located between two limestone mountains on the Nang River, where Bac Kan and Tuyen Quang meet. This area is famously known for the appearance of fried fish, a very rare fish these days with fish weighing up to tens of kilograms – lots.
5.3 Silver Waterfall
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Located in Hoang Tri commune in the buffer zone of Ba Be National Park, the waterfall has an almost vertical height, surrounded by mysterious green trees. At the foot of the waterfall is a peaceful lake with rocks big enough for you to bathe and rest, watching the majestic scenery of heaven and earth amidst the dense, wild green forest.
6. What to eat when traveling to Ao Tien?
6.1 Cakes
Banh gio – not banh gio. Banh Gio is a rather sophisticated dish from ingredients to processing. I think that when coming to Bac Kan, this dish cannot be missed. This cake is quite chewy and dipped with molasses, no one has tried this dish but stopped at the test level.
6.2 Smoked sausage
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Sausage here is also considered a delicacy, because it is as sophisticated as banh gio. Selected ingredients are young intestines and lean meat, the intestines are taken for the most delicious and crispy part, washed thoroughly with salted water, stuffed with minced lean meat. Then let it dry and then hang it in the kitchen.
6.3 Roasted suckling pig
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Roasted suckling pig is also a dish that many people pay attention to. The suckling pigs are cleaned with guava leaf juice, stuffed with aromatic herbs and roasted over embers until cooked. Roasted milk pork is fragrant, greasy, with the aroma of passionate honey leaves, everyone who eats it once will remember it forever.
7. Where to stay when traveling to Ao Tien?
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If you want to stay in Ba Be campus, you can choose hotels such as:
- Minh Quang Homestay
- Ba Be Legend Villa
- Huyen Hao Homestay
And if you want to stay in places where you can see nature, you should choose Homestay in Nam Mau village, from Ba Be to Cho Don is also a great choice!
8. Some notes when traveling in Ao Tien
- Should go in the summer, the weather is sunny, avoid going in the rainy season, the road is slippery, the boats are less moved
- Need to bring sunscreen, sunscreen, long-sleeved clothes, umbrella, hat when traveling
- Tourist areas are often transported by boats, so you should pay attention when transporting them
- If you travel in the high season, you should check the room at least 2 weeks – 1 month in advance to make sure there is room, the trip will not be interrupted.
Above are some features about Fairy Stream and Bac Kan that I want to share with you, this place is still very wild, so the air is very fresh, because of the highland, it is also very fresh. Try a sip of sparkling spring water to cool the intestines. Ximgo we wish you happy travels!!
Source: Collected internet.