Danau Laet

Danau Laet is a natural freshwater lake located in Kecamatan Tayan Hilir, Kabupaten Sanggau, West Kalimantan, near the Kapuas River. It is an oxbow lake known for its calm waters, peat-swamp surroundings and traditional fishing activity. The lake is a local natural attraction offering scenic views, boating and birdwatching, and serves as an important livelihood resource for surrounding villages.

Visitors can expect a large, calm natural lake surrounded by lowland forest, peat swamp vegetation and small fishing settlements. The area offers open water views, wooden boats and fishing platforms, with opportunities for sightseeing, photography, casual boating and observing local fishing activities. Facilities are basic and the environment is natural and quiet, with access via village roads from Tayan.

Danau Laet is a natural oxbow lake formed by the meandering of the Kapuas River system, long utilized by surrounding communities in Tayan Hilir for fishing and transportation.

The lake supports the livelihood and daily life of local Malay and Dayak communities in Tayan Hilir, with traditional fishing practices and small-scale lake fisheries forming an important part of local culture and economy.