About Coc Vai Stone Pillar
Coc Vai Stone Pillar is a natural limestone pillar rising vertically from the waters of the Na Hang - Lam Binh reservoir in Thuong Lam Commune, Lam Binh District, Tuyen Quang Province. Located within the Na Hang - Lam Binh scenic area, the isolated karst pillar is surrounded by forested limestone mountains and calm lake waters. It is a distinctive natural landmark and a well-known stop on boat tours of the reservoir.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to view a tall, slender limestone pillar standing alone in the reservoir, accessed only by boat as part of a Na Hang - Lam Binh Lake tour. The setting includes expansive lake waters, surrounding karst peaks and forested hills. There is no access onto the pillar itself; viewing and photography are from the boat on the water. The area is natural and undeveloped with no built structures on the pillar.
Key highlights
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Isolated limestone pillar rising vertically from Na Hang - Lam Binh reservoir
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Scenic karst and forested mountain landscape surrounding the lake
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Popular photography stop on boat tours from Lam Binh and Na Hang harbours
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Located within Na Hang - Lam Binh Nature Reserve scenic area
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Calm reservoir waters reflecting the pillar and surrounding peaks
Culture & Context
The pillar is associated with local Tay ethnic folklore and is regarded as a natural landmark within the cultural landscape of Lam Binh. It features in local boat tour narratives and is valued as a symbol of the Na Hang - Lam Binh lake region.
Route
| By road | Travel by road from Tuyen Quang City to Lam Binh town (approx. 80 km) then to Lam Binh harbour in Thuong Lam Commune; onward access to the pillar is by hired boat on Na Hang - Lam Binh Lake |
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| Nearest airport |