Ba Be Lake

Attractive lake set within a hilly landscape. You can rent a boat to take you around. We did a relatively short circa 1.5 hour trip (cost 400k dong) including a visit to the island temple. If going again I would certainly stay for a minimum of 2 nights to give at least a day to walk part of the lake shore.

Ba be lake is the largest natural lake in Vietnam. Most of local people here are ethnic. Life here is still simple, not too modern, but they have essential services. I came at the end of Nov and stayed in a local homestay in Pac Ngoi village. I spent a half day for a boat tour around the lake. Experience was great! A Huge lake, water was clear, nice breeze with soft light. Body and mind relaxed completely! The landscape was beautiful, peaceful and quiet. For the boat trip, you can stop at some key attractions like: Dau Dang waterfall, Puong cave, An Ma temple, Widow island, Tien pond. Price depends on how long your trip is and how many places you want to visit, most of homestays provide boat service, or if you stayed near Ba Be national park, you can ask staffs in information center. I also took a short cycle ride through the village and visited a limestone cave nearby. A perfect place for retreat and healing.

Ba Bể Lake is Vietnam's largest natural lake, a fantastic getaway, perfect for a two-night stay. Nestled in the mountains, it offers a peaceful retreat with stunning natural beauty. Homestays by the lake provide an authentic experience, making it an ideal weekend escape from Hanoi. Explore the lake by kayak or take a big tour boat to soak in the scenery. The surrounding caves add an adventurous touch, while winding mountain roads make the journey just as scenic. A must-visit for nature lovers seeking relaxation and adventure.

I have been here several times but summer is the most beautiful time to visit. There is a mixed colors of brown and jade at the confluence from the river when it is flowing into the lake. Stunning!

I had a unique experience here because I was picked up on a river with my motorcycle and then taken all the way down the lake to the town. It was one of the most enjoyable things I did in Vietnam! @follow.tim.warren

We enjoyed our boat trip very much. The landscape is very beautiful and the smaragd coloured water is really clean. Love it! Our guide took us to Fairy Pond and An Ma Temple. Depends on weather's condition you can swim, bamboo rafting, hiking or even biking.

The largest natural lake in Vietnam, Ba Be Lake was beautiful and mesmerising. O took a boat trip to stay in one of the nearby Jungle Hotels and travelled around the lake for a few hours. There are also some small stalls which sell local produce. Highly recommend 👍👍

The lake and surrounded environment is beautiful. We used boat service which includes a tour guide who sang and gave us some highlights about the history and related information about the lake. There are two and four hours options. You can also ask them about kayak service.