My OperaThe most beautiful natural lakes in Vietnam (2)
Thursday, July 26, 2012 2:26:22 AM
4. Hoan Kiem lake
Ho Hoan Kiem (or Lake of the Restored Sword) was once part of the Red river (song Hong). Throughout thousands of years of geographical changes, the lake moved eastward to its present position kilometers from the river. Before the famous historical legend of King Le Loi here, Hoan Kiem Lake used to be called Luc Thuy Lake (or Green Water Lake) since the water was green all the year round. In 15th century, it was named Hoan Kiem Lake after the legend of Emperor Le Thai To, which is somehow similar to the story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake's.
Hoan Kiem Lake is now situated inside a complex of Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, Pen Tower in the surroundings, making a sparkling colorful natural picture! Ngoc Son has undergone a lot of renovations, one among which was the addition of Thap But (translated as Pen Tower) on its hill, which was once called Dao Tai. Three words were inscribed on the tower: "Ta Thien Thanh" or "write on blue sky". Inside the gate a pool resembling the shape of an ink well was added. Beyond the ink well is The Huc bridge, which means "where the sun light is absorbed". The bridge leads to Dac Nguyet Lau (or "Moon Light tower") - Ngoc Son shrine. Beyond the gates to the shrine, there are two walls called bang Rong and bang Ho (dragon and tiger slate), where the names of those who passed the national test were inscribed.
5. Noong lake
Noong Lake is far from Ha Giang Town about 15km. It is a lake on a mountain with unspoiled nature and the pure beauty like the young girl of an ethnic group. Only a few families of Mong ethnic group live in the area by planting rice and raising ducks and pigs
The first impression of Noong Lake is not so big as it is at the end of dry season, and the lake is nearly empty. We could view lots of trunk of the trees on the lake and with a good imagination. Tourists in Vietnam tours can see the beautiful trees and nearly empty lake on the background. The water was too shallow so the raft that local people used to take people to the lake just turned to be the hut for children to study.
6. Than Tho Lake
Located 6 km to the East from centre of Da Lat, the lake is a nature lake in a silent hill. In the past, there was a small pond in this area that had been called Torô Pang Dong. In 1917, French built a dam here to make a lake reserving water for Da Lat. They called it Lac des Soupirs. This name has the second meaning which is “whisper”.
In the morning, fog covers the water surface and creates such a beautiful water-colour-painting. That’s why this lake also has another name is Suong Mai (fog in the morning).
Once coming to Than Tho lake, visitors in Vietnam travel are going to hear many unhappy love-stories. So this will be an interesting point for curious visitors. This is place where a couple has drowned themselves in order to live together after death. And pines here sways and makes some sound like mourning for them. That’s another reason why people give this lake the name “whisper”.
Tours: Ha Noi - Nha Trang - Da Lat 6D/5N, Ha Giang - Khau Vai love market 5D/4N, Da Nang - Nha Trang - Da Lat 4D/3N
Ho Hoan Kiem (or Lake of the Restored Sword) was once part of the Red river (song Hong). Throughout thousands of years of geographical changes, the lake moved eastward to its present position kilometers from the river. Before the famous historical legend of King Le Loi here, Hoan Kiem Lake used to be called Luc Thuy Lake (or Green Water Lake) since the water was green all the year round. In 15th century, it was named Hoan Kiem Lake after the legend of Emperor Le Thai To, which is somehow similar to the story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake's.
Hoan Kiem Lake is now situated inside a complex of Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, Pen Tower in the surroundings, making a sparkling colorful natural picture! Ngoc Son has undergone a lot of renovations, one among which was the addition of Thap But (translated as Pen Tower) on its hill, which was once called Dao Tai. Three words were inscribed on the tower: "Ta Thien Thanh" or "write on blue sky". Inside the gate a pool resembling the shape of an ink well was added. Beyond the ink well is The Huc bridge, which means "where the sun light is absorbed". The bridge leads to Dac Nguyet Lau (or "Moon Light tower") - Ngoc Son shrine. Beyond the gates to the shrine, there are two walls called bang Rong and bang Ho (dragon and tiger slate), where the names of those who passed the national test were inscribed.
5. Noong lake
Noong Lake is far from Ha Giang Town about 15km. It is a lake on a mountain with unspoiled nature and the pure beauty like the young girl of an ethnic group. Only a few families of Mong ethnic group live in the area by planting rice and raising ducks and pigs
The first impression of Noong Lake is not so big as it is at the end of dry season, and the lake is nearly empty. We could view lots of trunk of the trees on the lake and with a good imagination. Tourists in Vietnam tours can see the beautiful trees and nearly empty lake on the background. The water was too shallow so the raft that local people used to take people to the lake just turned to be the hut for children to study.
6. Than Tho Lake
Located 6 km to the East from centre of Da Lat, the lake is a nature lake in a silent hill. In the past, there was a small pond in this area that had been called Torô Pang Dong. In 1917, French built a dam here to make a lake reserving water for Da Lat. They called it Lac des Soupirs. This name has the second meaning which is “whisper”.
In the morning, fog covers the water surface and creates such a beautiful water-colour-painting. That’s why this lake also has another name is Suong Mai (fog in the morning).
Once coming to Than Tho lake, visitors in Vietnam travel are going to hear many unhappy love-stories. So this will be an interesting point for curious visitors. This is place where a couple has drowned themselves in order to live together after death. And pines here sways and makes some sound like mourning for them. That’s another reason why people give this lake the name “whisper”.
Tours: Ha Noi - Nha Trang - Da Lat 6D/5N, Ha Giang - Khau Vai love market 5D/4N, Da Nang - Nha Trang - Da Lat 4D/3N
