From Cao Bang town, go to Hoa An District (19km) by the National Road 3, then turn left along Road 205 for about 5km, then turn left 3-4km to reach Thang Hen Lake.
It is situated alternately with 36 other small and large lakes in the forest and mountainous region in Quoc Toan Commune, Tra Linh District, Cao Bang Province, Thang Hen Lake is considered as one of beautiful lakes in mountain of Viet Nam.
Thang Hen Lake means "the bee" in Tay ethnic group's language because of its shape.
With 3,000 m in length and 1,000 m in width, the lake is surrounded by green trees, reflecting on the pure water surface. Visiting the lake in the morning, tourists can contemplate masses of cloud like silky cloths flying in the wind. In addition, there is a wide cave at the head of the lake and water constantly flows out from this cave making an imposing picture.
Thanks to clean environment, abundant food sources, wide water surface surrounded by the high mountains and diversified flora system, the lake becomes home to more than 100 different types of fish.
The lake’s atmosphere is compared as an "air-conditioner” which can dispel the summer's heat. Visiting Thang Hen Lake tourists will have a good chance to enjoy the pure atmosphere and tranquil scene.
In 2002, Thang Hen Lake has been developed to be an eco-tourism site aiming to create jobs and livelihood chances for local communities.
Up to now, there are tourist accommodations and comfortable services around the lake to satisfy the demand of tourists.
Being endowed with beautiful landscapes and abundant resources, Thang Hen Lake will become an attractive destination of domestic and international tourists in the future.
By Thanh Pham (TITC)
