Ba Be Lake is a famous eco-tourism area of Northeast Vietnam with many interesting landscapes and biological diversity. Coming to Ba Be Lake, visitors will be immersed in the beautiful natural scenery, enjoy traditional dishes, discover the unique cultural identity of the ethnic minorities here…
Ba Be Lake is located in the center of Ba Be National Park, in Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district |
Ba Be Lake is 70km northwest of Bac Kan city, located in the center of Ba Be National Park, in Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district; The Northeast borders Cao Tri and Khang Ninh communes; The Southeast borders Nam Cuong commune and Da Vi commune, Na Hang district, Tuyen Quang province. This is one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in Vietnam. In 1995, Ba Be Lake was recognized by the World Freshwater Lakes Conference held in the US as one of the 20 special freshwater lakes in the world that need to be protected.
The lake was formed about 200 million years ago due to a large geological upheaval, causing the limestone mountains to subside, surrounded by limestone mountains mixed with ancient sandstone and primeval forests. born. The geology and geomorphology of the Lake area is extremely complex leading to the formation of spectacular landscapes with unique geological and soil structures, which lead to the formation of many other ecosystems. together. The survey shows a complex mix of typical Cartridge ecosystems (the typical weathering phenomenon of limestone mountains eroded by water) and non-Carster ecosystems in harmony. in harmony with the river and lake ecosystems. Such geological and biological diversity is hard to find in other parts of the world.
The geology and geomorphology of the Ba Be Lake area is extremely complex, creating breathtaking landscapes with unique geological and soil structures. |
Ba Be Lake is located in the arch of the Gam River, the terrain is rugged and cut by mountains ranging from 1,400m to 1,600m high and alternating valleys. The lake is flowed by the water of two rivers, Cho Leng and Nam Cuong rivers, and then flows to Nang river and falls to Dau Dang waterfall. Ba Be Lake is made up of 03 lakes named Pe Leng, Pe Lu and Pe Lam. The lake has a length of more than 08km, the widest place is 02km, the water surface area is about 500ha, the average depth is 20m, there are places up to 35m deep, there are many species of aquatic animals and freshwater fish, in which there are many species. especially rare and precious species recorded in the Red Book of Vietnam such as Kinh carp, Green carp, and Chien fish… Ba Be Lake’s water is clear and cool all year round, the whole lake is like a watercolor painting, boldly imprinted with mountain silhouettes, The sky is full of clouds, looking like a giant mirror reflecting the winding mountain ranges hidden on the water surface.
Tourists visit Ba Be Lake |
Around the lake are the villages of stilt houses of the Tay people. After a day of walking on the lake, visitors can stop at these places to feel the warm and hospitable life of the villagers. When choosing to rest on spacious and airy stilts, visitors will enjoy the traditional dishes of the mountainous people, sip a cup of fragrant wine with the scent of glutinous rice, and immerse themselves in the feminine and rhythmic tunes. then, fishing sli, sly, listening to the story of Ba Be Lake with the legend of the widow island, the canoe…
Pac Ngoi village on the banks of Ba Be Lake |
Ba Be Lake wears the majesty of the mountains and forests, and has a soft and charming charm with the water blending with heaven and earth, surrounded by mountains and forests, sometimes mossy green, sometimes blue, sometimes mixed with the golden color of the shadow. trees, sometimes the white of the clouds… If you ever need some peace and quiet, go to Ba Be. That place will not disappoint you. Ba Be is like a jade among the Northeast mountains, so fresh, pure and ethereal.
Source: Collected internet.