Covering 600 hectares, the stunning Pa Khoang Lake is a picturesque place to relax. Just a short journey from the city of Hanoi, many people visit to experience traditional Vietnamese life.
This is an area of intense natural beauty and activities such as hiking, swimming, sailing and climbing are popular here. It is a must visit or nature lovers ass well as outdoor sporting enthusiasts.
Situated in the centre of a range of mountains, Pa Khoang Lake is sheltered from the worst of Vietnam’s weather, meaning that it is significantly drier during the monsoon seasons and cooler during the scorching summer months. A Thai village is located on the banks of the lake, and this is a good place to sample traditional Thai dishes as well as a tasty range of Vietnamese food with a few traveler’s favorites thrown into the mix for good measure.
Getting There & Away
There are regular flights from Hanoi to the town of Dien Bien Phu (one hour). From Dien Bien Phu you can catch a pickup truck to Paa Khoang Lake (15 minutes).