Stunning Pa Khoang Lake is a picturesque place to relax, the lake is located
Dien Bien Phu city 30 km to the northeast, on the altitude of nearly 1.000
meters above the sea level, Pa Khoang Lake looks like a jade among rural
northwest mountains. Importantly, Pa Khoang lake is currently one of ideal
destinations in Dien Bien for visitors.
On winding roads to the center of Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien District,
tourists occasionally contemplate a part of blue and quite Pa Khoang lake.
Previously, a lot of bamboo trees were grown around the lake. Perhaps, for this
reason, local people called this lake Pa Khoang after creating it. In fact,
according to the Thai language, Pa Khoang means bamboo forest.
With the area of 2.400 hectares, the lake is an important water source for tens
of thousands of hectares of Dien Bien farmland. After being put into use, the
lake provides enough water to Muong Thanh field of 5.000 hectares so that local
people grow two crops each year and becomes the Northwest's largest field. In
addition, the lake seems to be an air-conditioner, limiting the harmful effects
of flooding and keeping water for hydropower plants including Bay Waterfall and
Na Loi. What is more, for many years, people in the villages in the region have
grown timber trees and perennial fruit trees around the lake and islands,
creating a dense green vegetation. This makes a great contribution to attracting
birds and animals and creating a balance in the development of the ecosystem.
Situated in the city of
Dien Bien Phu and
near the historic headquarter of Dien Bien Phu campaign, Pa Khoang lake looks
like a bridge of two central monuments and is an interestingly ecological
destination for tourists.
On hot summer days, the lake is quite busy. Coming here, visitors not only enjoy
the pure atmosphere but also are immersed in nature. What is more, you have an
opportunity to take at small boats floating in the lake and let your worries and
stress behind to admire the clouds and water. The boats will take guests move
corners of islands, explore and discover the mysteries of nature. If desired,
you can moor the boat to bushy trees to fish or take a rest. According to many
tourists who used to come to Pa Khoang lake, this place is really the most
beautiful and romantic at sunrise. After the tour on the lake, the boatmen
continue to bring tourists to visit islands.
Coming here, one of the pleasures of visitors is enjoying mountainous
specialties prepared from fish and shrimp taken from the lake. Tourists can stay
at resorts or villages of Thai and Kho Mu ethnic groups around the lake. The
dinner will be transformed into a cultural exchange festival. Guests enjoy
sticky rice and bamboo rice with grilled fish, smoked meat and wine.
Pa Khoang people are very open, friendly and hospitable. In the villages,
visitors also have an opportunity to learn about cultural values, beautiful
dances, and folk songs. It is great when you come here and experience wonderful
things that Pa Khoang lake and local people are offering. |