Cam Son Lake - ideal destination for nature lovers
If you're looking for a day of "escape" and returning to nature, Cam Son Lake in Luc Ngan District, Bac Giang Province is the ideal destination. Located just over 100 km from Hanoi, visitors can freely explore the unspoiled beauty of nature and listen to the vibrant sounds of life.
As the largest reservoir in the heart of Luc Ngan District, Cam Son Lake spans approximately 2,500 hectares, reaching a "record" size of up to 3,000 hectares during the rainy season when water from upstream sources rises.
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Cam Son lake. |
A natural wall surrounds the lake, consisting of interconnecting mountain ranges and hills. Scattered local residences dot the countryside, each with its boat dock for fishing and anchoring.
Boats sweep over the huge length of the lake like subtle brushstrokes, bringing the place to life. Numerous tiny islets surrounding Cam Son Lake usually welcome young travellers for camping and enjoyment.
Fishing aficionados can find a quiet corner to cast their lines and relax. Aside from breathing in fresh air, the rural environment here appears to calm everyone's pace of living.
Those looking for adventure may relieve their energy by swimming, kayaking, or hiking to rich fruit gardens that stay in bloom all year.
In late spring, the roads around Cam Son Lake are scented with pomelo and orange blooms, while summer delivers vivid red lychees and fall displays the golden hues of ripening trees.
The lake area is also home to the Tay, Nung, and Dao ethnic communities, where many traditional cultural values are kept behind traditional dwellings and ready to be shared with visitors.
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The delicious dishes are prepared by local people. |
Above all, the Cam Son people allure themselves to travellers with their kindness and simplicity, particularly while explaining their hometown, which inspired artist Pho Duc Phuong's song "Lake on the Mountain."
They break into song, creating the pace for a voyage that gets more lively as everyone sings along: "Our boat goes upstream, our boat goes downstream/ Across the silver waters, we row..."
With each paddle stroke, visitors can hear the sounds of the forest and streams, and feel the rhythm of life flourishing in harmony with nature.
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