About Ta Dung Lake
Ta Dung Lake is a large artificial reservoir in Dak Som Commune, Dak Glong District, Lam Dong Province, within Ta Dung National Park, about 45 km from Gia Nghia. Formed by the Dong Nai 3 and Dong Nai 4 hydropower dams, it covers over 3,600 hectares with more than 40 forested islands. Often called the 'Ha Long Bay of the Central Highlands,' it is notable for scenic boat tours, panoramic viewpoints, and surrounding primary forest.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast lake dotted with 40+ green islands set within forested hills of Ta Dung National Park. The main experiences are panoramic views from elevated viewpoints along National Road 28 and boat trips on the lake to cruise among islands, visit small islets, and enjoy photography. The area is rural and natural, with homestays, cafes and viewpoints overlooking the lake, and opportunities for camping and nature sightseeing.
Key highlights
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More than 40 forested islands creating a Ha Long Bay-like landscape in the Central Highlands
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Boat tours cruising among islands and islets on the reservoir
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Panoramic viewpoint from Ta Dung Top View and along National Road 28
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Location inside Ta Dung National Park with primary forest and diverse flora and fauna
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Sunrise and sunset photography over the lake and islands
History of Ta Dung Lake
Ta Dung Lake is an artificial reservoir formed by impounding the Dong Nai River for the Dong Nai 3 and Dong Nai 4 hydropower plants built in the late 2000s to early 2010s. The surrounding forest was designated as Ta Dung Nature Reserve and later established as Ta Dung National Park in 2018 to protect the watershed and biodiversity of the Central Highlands.
Culture & Context
The lake area is home to M'Nong and other Central Highlands ethnic communities and lies within a protected national park landscape that reflects the highland culture of forest-based livelihoods and traditional villages around Dak Som.
Route
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