Ba Be Lake is well- known as the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam and one of the 100 largest ones in the World. Lying at the north of Bac Kan Province, deep in the core zone of Ba Be National Park, the three freshwater lakes of Ba Be (Pe Lam, Pe Lu, Pe Leng) spread on a total area of 5 million sqkm with the depth of water reaching down to 35m deepest. It spans over 23,000 hectares of beautiful waterfalls, deep rivers, valleys, lakes and caves, all set amongst towering peaks. The whole area is home to many ethnic communities too.

The prominent Ba Be Lake is in fact three lakes linked by wide channels, about 8 km in length. The surface of the lake is always calm and perfect for a relaxing boat trip downstream. In 2004, Ba Be National Park was recognized as an ASEAN natural heritage. With this vast body of water and diversity in biology and geology, Ba Be Lake has important values in nature preservation in North Vietnam.

Vietnamese people have been calling Ba Be as the ‘pearl of northeast Vietnam’ for its refreshing, nature rich landscape and an ethnic local culture. Ba Be has it all – primitive natural systems, indigenous cultural background and a lot of things to do.

Ba Be Lake is an ideal place to recharge your batteries, far from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Coming here allows you to disconnect and enjoy a moment of relaxation and immersion in the culture of the Vietnamese ethnic groups by staying in one of the stilt houses of the Tays ethnic group on the edge of the lake. Explore this region for unique experiences and discover the green beauty of northern Vietnam.