Ao Tien (Fairy Pond)
Ao Tiên
A classic stop on Ba Be Lake boat tours, a small emerald lake in the forest connected underground to the main lake, which is said to be where fairies once bathed.
Ao Tien, or Fairy Pond, is a small lake of about 3 hectares beside the southern section of Ba Be Lake. It is only about 100 metres from the main lake and is connected to it by underground streams, so it never dries up. Surrounded by limestone forested hills, it has emerald water and a quiet, deep atmosphere. Local legend says fairies once descended to bathe here, which gave the lake its name. Almost all Ba Be boat routes stop at its shore. Visitors walk a few minutes along a footpath from the landing. It is usually grouped with An Ma Temple and Ba Goa Island in the same segment of the trip. Boats are hired by the trip, and you can agree on stops with the boatman. There are no facilities at the pond, so watch your footing and bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
Daytime, following the cruise itinerary