Vietnam, with its rich natural beauty, is not only famous for its long beaches and majestic mountains but also possesses countless beautiful streams. These streams offer relaxing, cool spaces and are ideal destinations for picnics and nature exploration. Are you ready to discover the “emerald gems” hidden in the mountains and forests of Vietnam?
Ghenh Che Lake – Thai Nguyen: An Attractive Ecotourism Destination
Ghenh Che Lake, located in Binh Son commune, Song Cong city, Thai Nguyen province, is about 20km south of the city. Built in 1986 as an irrigation lake, Ghenh Che has a large water surface area of about 80ha, including 45 peninsulas. It has long been known as an ecotourism and fishing spot popular with locals and tourists every weekend.
Today, Ghenh Che Lake has been invested in and developed with many new services such as boat trips to explore the lake, dining areas, and all-inclusive camping, meeting the diverse needs of visitors when visiting and experiencing ecotourism.
Spillway at Ghenh Che Lake.
Vai Mieu Lake – Dai Tu: Peacefulness in the Heart of Nature
Hidden at the foot of the majestic Tam Dao mountain range, Vai Mieu Lake, located in Ky Phu commune, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province, offers a peaceful and relaxing space for visitors. The lake’s water is clear and calm, dotted with beautiful small islands, creating a picturesque landscape.
Visitors can rent a boat to stroll around the lake, admire the overlapping mountains and vast sky, and enjoy the fresh and cool atmosphere. Going deeper into the lake, you will encounter a small stream flowing murmuringly, weaving through large rocks, creating a wild and magnificent scene. This is an ideal place for camping, playing, and immersing yourself in nature.
Tourists exploring a stream inside Vai Mieu Lake.
Bao Linh Lake – Dinh Hoa: Thai Nguyen’s Unique “Ghenh Da Dia”
Bao Linh Lake is located in Bao Linh commune, Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen province. With a water surface area of up to 81.6 ha, the lake is not only valuable for irrigation but also an attractive ecotourism and picnic destination. Coming here, visitors will admire the beauty of the green palm trees, the vast lawns, and especially walk along both sides of the dam on the jagged rocks, likened to Thai Nguyen’s “Ghenh Da Dia” (Giant’s Causeway).
In addition, you can also rent a motorboat to explore the magical and cool beauty of Bao Linh Lake, dispelling the fatigue and stress of everyday life.
Tourists exploring Bao Linh Lake.
Suoi Lanh Lake – Pho Yen: Ideal “Heat Escape” Spot near Hanoi
Suoi Lanh Lake is located at the foot of Ham Lon mountain in the Tam Dao range, in Thanh Cong commune, Pho Yen district, Thai Nguyen province, bordering Soc Son district, Hanoi. With its convenient geographical location, Suoi Lanh Lake is an ideal destination for short trips, especially for young people who want to “escape the heat” and enjoy the fresh and cool air of the mountains and forests.
Suoi Lanh Lake has crystal-clear streams, green hills, and dense forests, creating a poetic natural landscape. Visitors can freely swim, stroll, camp, and enjoy wonderful relaxing moments with friends and family.
Cua Tu Stream – Dai Tu: Challenging Nature Conquest
About 15km from Hung Son town, Dai Tu district, Cua Tu stream is a place that still retains its wild and mysterious beauty in the mountains and forests. The small, clear stream weaves between two vertical cliffs, creating beautiful but challenging “death gates”.
Conquering the “death gates” to reach the upstream waterfall and immersing yourself in the cool, clear water is perhaps the most interesting experience for those who love adventure and exploration. At Cua Tu, a homestay system is ready to serve the accommodation, dining, and local cultural experience needs of visitors.
Waterfall at Cua Tu Stream.
Khuon Tat Waterfall – Dinh Hoa: Magnificent Seven-Tier Waterfall
Khuon Tat Waterfall, also known as Bay Tang Waterfall (Seven-Tier Waterfall), is located in Tin Keo hamlet, Phu Dinh commune, Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen province. Originating from the top of a mountain with many ancient trees, the water rushes down the rocky steps, creating a magnificent seven-tiered waterfall. The bottom tier, about 12m high, falls into a large, clear pool, forming an ideal natural swimming pool.
Just approaching the foot of the waterfall about 50m, visitors can already feel the cold air blowing in. After visiting the ATK Dinh Hoa historical site, visitors can come to Khuon Tat Waterfall to rest, relax, and enjoy the fresh air of the mountains and forests.
Khuon Tat Waterfall.
Tien Stream – Dong Hy: Poetic and Picturesque Scenery
Tien Stream is a beautiful scenic spot located in Tan Lap II hamlet, Van Lang commune, Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province, about 30km north of the city center. Tien Stream has the typical beauty of mountain streams with clear water flowing on white sand, and small snails clinging to mossy green rocks.
The special feature of Tien Stream is the rocky rapids rising above the water like the backs of giant elephants, and some sections of water flowing look like a fish with giant fins crawling along. In spring, reeds bloom yellow along both banks of the stream, creating a poetic and picturesque scene. Visitors can explore Tien Stream and enjoy local specialties of ethnic minorities such as hill chicken, stream fish, and forest vegetables.
Silver waterfall at Tien Stream.
Ngao Waterfall – Dai Tu: Wild and Natural Beauty
Dat Ngao Waterfall is one of the famous scenic spots of Dai Tu district, located at the foot of the Tam Dao mountain range, in Quan Chu commune, Thai Nguyen province. Ngao Waterfall still retains its wild and natural beauty, attracting tourists who love backpacking and exploration.
Coming to Ngao Waterfall, visitors will immerse themselves in vast nature, feel the fresh air, the sound of waterfalls, birds singing, and the wind blowing, harmonizing into an impressive mountain forest symphony. The poetic beauty of the waterfall and the wildness of the mountains and forests will bring visitors unforgettable memories.
Ngao Waterfall.
Wonderland Film Studio – Thai Nguyen: Picnic by the Cong River
Wonderland Film Studio is located opposite the Tan Cuong Tea cultural space, about 10km west of Thai Nguyen city center, situated right next to the gentle Cong River. This place has a diverse space, uniquely designed, harmoniously combining natural and man-made elements, meeting the tastes of visitors.
Not only a place to play, sightsee, and take beautiful photos, Wonderland is also suitable for those who love silence, peace, and want to immerse themselves in nature. Visitors can rent pre-built huts or prepare their own tents to experience picnics with their families.
Visitors enjoying a picnic at Wonderland Film Studio.
Ba Van Horse Farm – Song Cong: “Mongolian Steppe” in the Heart of Thai Nguyen
Only 12km from the center of Thai Nguyen city, on the road to Ghenh Che Lake, Ba Van Horse Farm is located on a large area of Binh Son commune, Song Cong city. This is the largest horse research, development, and breeding center in Vietnam today.
Coming to Ba Van Horse Farm, visitors will admire healthy, glossy-haired horses, feeling like they are lost in the distant Mongolian steppe, not in Thai Nguyen. In particular, children will be extremely excited to see and play with these lovely horses.
Horse farm as beautiful as the Mongolian steppe in Thai Nguyen.
Conclusion
Vietnam has countless beautiful streams and waterfalls like picturesque paintings, ideal destinations for those who want to return to nature, relax, and enjoy peaceful moments. Hopefully, with the above suggestions, you will have more choices for your upcoming trip. Are you ready to explore these beautiful streams? Please share your experiences with us!