Ea Kao Lake, a green gem nestled in the heart of Dak Lak, is gradually establishing itself as an attractive eco-tourism destination. It captivates visitors with its pristine beauty, fresh air, and unique cultural experiences. Ea Kao Lake Tourist Area, officially opened in 2019, has quickly become a favorite destination for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, reconnect with nature, and explore the hidden beauty of the Central Highlands.
Where is Ea Kao Lake Tourist Area and How to Get There?
Ea Kao cultural and social point, commonly known as Ea Kao Lake tourist area, is located in Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province. Ea Kao Lake is originally an artificial lake, playing an important role in providing water for irrigation and daily life for local people. Thanks to its natural beauty and tourism potential, Ea Kao Lake has been invested and developed into an eco-tourism and cultural area, promising to bring memorable experiences to visitors.
To reach Ea Kao Lake tourist area from the center of Buon Ma Thuot city, you can easily travel by motorbike or car. The distance is about 12km, taking about 20-30 minutes. From the city center, follow National Highway 14 towards Gia Lai for about 4km, then turn left onto a road and continue for about 8km. At the Y Wang intersection, you can ask local people for more specific directions to Ea Kao Lake tourist area. The road is quite easy to travel, mainly asphalt and concrete roads, suitable for many types of vehicles.
Entrance gate to Ea Kao Lake tourist area, Dak Lak
When is the Ideal Time to Visit Ea Kao Lake?
Ea Kao Lake has its own unique beauty at different times of the year, so you can visit here in any season. The name “Ea Kao” in the Ede language means “lake that never dries up”, reflecting the lake’s prominent feature of being full of water all year round. The rainy season in Dak Lak usually lasts from May to November, when the lake water rises high, overflowing into the irrigation dam, creating a majestic scene. The dry season from December to April of the following year, the lake water recedes, revealing soft soil covered with green grass and wildflowers, bringing a poetic and lyrical beauty.
Whether you come to Ea Kao Lake in the rainy or dry season, you can feel the pristine and rustic beauty of the Central Highlands nature. The scenery around the lake is covered with green hills and lush forests, creating a harmonious and peaceful natural picture.
Not only different by season, Ea Kao Lake also puts on different shades at different times of the day. In the early morning, when the dawn just breaks, the lake surface shimmers with golden light, the air is fresh and cool. In the late afternoon, when the sunset falls, the lake surface is dyed purple, ripples gently in the wind, creating a romantic and poetic scene. At night, Ea Kao Lake becomes quiet and mysterious under the moonlight and the sound of insects chirping. Every moment at Ea Kao Lake brings different experiences and emotions, making visitors fascinated.
Panoramic view of Ea Kao Lake tourist area from above
Discovering the Beauty and Experiences at Ea Kao Lake Eco-Tourism Area
Ea Kao Lake tourist area has a large area of up to 120ha (excluding the lake surface area), planned and built into many different functional areas, meeting diverse entertainment, recreation, and relaxation needs of visitors. This place is an ideal destination for families and groups of friends to organize picnics, camping, enjoy the fresh natural space and participate in exciting experiential activities.
Although invested and built in a modern style, the tourist area still retains traditional architectural features, harmonizing with the surrounding natural landscape. The terrain of the tourist area is diverse with hills, slopes, and streams, creating unique exploration spaces. The special attraction for visitors to Ea Kao Lake is the green and fresh space, covered with trees, flowers, and a large lake surface. The atmosphere here is extremely pleasant, completely different from the noise and bustle of the city, bringing a feeling of relaxation and peace to visitors.
Road leading to Ea Kao Lake tourist area
Ea Kao Lake tourist area is divided into many small areas with different functions, including:
- Entertainment area: With many attractive games, suitable for both children and adults, bringing moments of relaxation and refreshment.
- Resort area: Providing diverse types of accommodation from traditional stilt houses to modern bungalows, ensuring convenience and comfort for overnight guests.
- Flower garden: A place where many kinds of flowers show off their brilliant colors, creating a romantic and poetic scene, an ideal place for visitors to visit and take photos.
- Restaurant: Serving specialties of the Central Highlands and Asian-European dishes, meeting the diverse culinary needs of visitors.
- Botanical garden: Introducing typical plants of the Central Highlands, helping visitors learn about the diverse ecosystem of the area.
- Children’s area: Designed specifically for children with outdoor games, water play areas, creating a safe and beneficial play space for children.
- Camping area: For visitors who love close-to-nature experiences, they can set up tents and organize outdoor activities.
- Nature conservation area: A place to conserve rare flora and fauna of the Central Highlands, contributing to environmental protection and biodiversity.
Traditional architecture at Ea Kao Lake tourist area
Green space in the premises of the tourist area
Coming to Ea Kao Lake tourist area, visitors can participate in many exciting experiential activities, imbued with the Central Highlands cultural identity:
- Boat trip on Ea Kao Lake: Sitting on dugout canoes, bobbing on the lake surface, admiring the poetic natural scenery, feeling the peace and tranquility of the space. Visitors can also experience fishing activities with local people or recreational fishing by the lake.
- Enjoying Gong culture: Immerse yourself in the unique Gong culture space of the Central Highlands people, learn about unique traditional cultural values.
- Drinking Can wine, listening to epic stories: Gathering around a warm fire, enjoying fragrant Can wine and listening to epic stories and legends about the land and people of the Central Highlands.
- Exploring local cuisine: Enjoy Dak Lak specialties such as Ban Don grilled chicken, bamboo-tube rice, forest leaf hotpot, Buon Ma Thuot coffee… at the restaurant in the tourist area or local eateries around.
- Swimming in the infinity pool: Ea Kao Lake tourist area owns an infinity pool with a stunning view overlooking Ea Kao Lake, bringing a unique and relaxing swimming experience.
Visitors sightseeing and experiencing at Ea Kao Lake
Decorative landscape harmonizing with nature
Spacious and nature-friendly space
Infinity pool with a view overlooking Ea Kao Lake
Visitors relaxing at the infinity pool
Poetic natural scenery at Ea Kao Lake
Conclusion
Ea Kao Lake tourist area is not only a place for fun and entertainment but also a place for visitors to explore, experience, and immerse themselves in the nature and culture of the Central Highlands. With its pristine beauty, fresh air, and exciting activities, Ea Kao Lake promises to be an ideal stopover for those seeking a peaceful resort space and exploring the unique beauty of Dak Lak. If you are planning a trip to the Central Highlands, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Ea Kao Lake to enjoy memorable moments and experience the wonderful things that this place brings.