As a little-known tourist attraction, Ea Kao Lake (Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak) - a familiar destination for many mountain residents - is attracting many tourists, especially on summer days.

People take a wooden boat to make a living on Ea Kao Lake - Photo: Tien Thanh

Not as famous as Bien Ho (Gia Lai), Ea Kao Lake is an artificial freshwater lake with great irrigation value and is home to beautiful natural landscapes, fresh air and cool.

The lake is located 12km southeast of Buon Ma Thuot city, in Ea Kao commune, formed by blocking streams Ea Knin, Ea Kao, Ea Chăt, Cu Mblim ... to build irrigation works. for irrigation of rice and coffee.

According to the Ede language, Ea Kao means that the lake never runs out. In fact, in the rainy season, the water level of Ea Kao Lake sometimes rises up to the base of the irrigation dam, while in the dry season, despite the peak drought, the water level in the middle of the lake still reaches the calf.

Interestingly, although the irrigation works have been in operation since 1983, the space of Ea Kao lake still has bold wild features. Under the lake bed is a diverse ecosystem with many species of freshwater fish and shrimp.

Around the lake are mountains and hills overlapping with rich flora with forests with many ancient trees.

In the open space, the villages of the Ede people such as H'Ve, Ea Kao, Cu Mbhim, and Tong Ju ... are considered as future homestay tourism addresses.

In the early days of June, the water level on Ea Kao Lake was low, revealing soft red soil, green grass.It turns this place into an ideal destination for residents and visitors to enjoy the scenery and relax.

Lake Ea Kao is located about 12km from Buon Ma Thuot city. From the city center, follow Highway 14 about 4km, to the intersection of Y Wang Road, turn left about 8km to reach Ea Kao Lake - Photo: Tien Thanh

A corner of Ea Kao Lake. The name of the lake was named after Ea Kao stream by the E De people living near the lake area

The water level of Ea Kao Lake is low, revealing red soil around the lake surface - Photo: Tien Thanh

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Wooden boats fishing on the lake have been practicing for nearly 20 years - Photo: Tien Thanh

The old dry trees left on the lake Ea Kao - Photo: Tien Thanh

The fishermen threw fishing nets on the lake. Lake Ea Kao is also a supplier of rich freshwater aquatic products for Buon Ma Thuot City - Photo: Tien Thanh

The scenery of the lake mixed with natural forests makes Ea Kao Lake a picnic spot for many groups of young people and families.on weekends - Photo: Tien Thanh

Ancient trees along the lake - Photo: Tien Thanh

A small heart-shaped lake made by young people on the Ea Kao lake bed - Photo: Tien Thanh

Beautiful road leading into the lake park - Photo: Tien Thanh

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Ede children bathing in the lake - Photo: Tien Thanh

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