Charming Xuan Duong Lake - ecological meeting place in winter

Xuan Duong Lake (also known as Xuan Duong Dam) is located in the South of Dien Phu Commune, Dien Chau District, with a total area of ​​339 hectares and a reserve of 20,000,000 m3.³water, providing water for production for 5 communes in the southern part of the district. The lake was formed and separated by the De, La, Chach and Ba Chang ranges. The construction of the dam was carried out by the French from 1939 to 1942 when it was completed.

The above project was designed by engineer Souphanouvong (later President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic). On the inauguration day, King Bao Dai attended and highly appreciated the benefits of this project.

The dam and the water opening and closing system were built in the middle of the water like a watchtower called a house pillar. The dam gate was solidly built of green stone located between two mountains of Ru Chach and Ru Ba Chang ranges. The lake receives a large amount of water from streams and creeks, through two streams called Truong Dong and Truong Tay. Every time people go to the forest to collect firewood, they still hear the streams flowing down from above, bringing the sound of the earth, nature, the calmness and coolness of the mountains and forests.

During the war against the US, this area suffered a lot of bombs. The US was determined to destroy the dam, but the dam was protected by two mountains. The remaining traces on the mountain are many bomb craters. Around the lake are thousands of hectares of pine, eucalyptus, yellow acacia and ancient trees that have been preserved for many years, the natural scenery is majestic, with many caves and charming ravines that move people's hearts. The clear blue lake surface is like a giant mirror reflecting everything, creating a magical and shimmering scene.

Xuan Duong Lake has softened the harshness of nature with its poetic beauty. Because it is nestled between mountain ranges and surrounded by vast forests, the air here is very cool. Although the summer is hot, when coming here, visitors feel cold and have compared Xuan Duong Lake to a second Da Lat. The water in the lake is very clear, you can see schools of fish swimming happily in the water. Standing at the dam gate, looking far away, you can see the rippling water surface, the undulating hills like a soft silk strip. A scene of green mountains and blue water, charming mountains and rivers captivates visitors.

In particular, in the middle of the calm water of the lake, there is a hill rising up like a small island that looks very strange, the locals call this Ru Dat. Ru Dat is also home to many species of wild birds such as wild ducks, owls, storks, herons, red-whiskered bulbuls... animals such as soft-shell turtles, ostriches, weasels, pythons, snakes... During the rainy season, wild birds flock here in large numbers. With its location in the middle of the water, few people can set foot on it, making the ecological landscape on this floating island very pristine, with tangled vines and rich and diverse vegetation.

Coming to Xuan Duong Lake, visitors are also taken by the forest owners to visit the lake by boat, to the mountain ranges, and explore the caves. Currently, the local people have invested in building dozens of farms to plant forests and fruit trees in the mountain ranges. Therefore, if booked in advance, visitors to the lake will enjoy the delicious specialties of the lake area such as grass carp, silver carp weighing up to tens of kilograms, chickens, goats raised naturally and wild vegetables picked by the local people here.

Grasping that need, Dien Phu commune established Phu Thinh Agricultural and Forestry Cooperative with 9 members to build an eco-tourism area with strong regional characteristics including: Landscape planning, areas providing local products such as fruit forests, food made by local people...

Currently, Xuan Duong Lake is strictly managed and preserved by the local government, so the environment is clean, pristine, and almost untouched by humans. In the near future, with increased investment and exploitation, Xuan Duong Lake will be a memorable destination for visitors from near and far, creating an attractive tour: Cuong Temple - Cua Hien - Xuan Duong Lake.

Mr. Le Manh Hien - Vice Chairman of Dien Chau District People's Committee said: According to the Construction Planning of Dien Chau District for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, Dien Chau town will become a type III urban area and one of the 6 key urban areas of the province, located in 3 economic corridors. It is expected that Dien Chau district will have dynamic projects such as: Urban area, eco-tourism, golf course sports in Dien Trung commune; eco-tourism, golf course sports area of ​​Xuan Duong lake in Dien Phu commune with an investment of 2,374 billion VND from the provincial budget and socialization.

In the future, there is a promise of a project with a golf course and eco-tourism Xuan Duong Lake being surveyed and planned. When the project comes into operation, Xuan Duong Lake will be the highlight of Dien Chau tourism, an ideal resort, attracting domestic and foreign tourists after experiencing sports activities and visiting spiritual tourist attractions as well as sea tourism.