Lak Lake
Hồ Lắk
The largest natural freshwater lake in Đắk Lắk Province, ringed by M'nong longhouse villages. Enjoy dugout canoes, elephant walks, and Emperor Bảo Đại's former palace.
Lak Lake lies about 55 km from Buôn Ma Thuột. The lake covers roughly 5 square kilometers and is surrounded by mountains. On the east shore, the M'nong longhouse village of Buôn Jun offers longhouse homestays, and you can take a dugout canoe out on the lake to watch the sunrise. On a hill above the lake stands the former summer palace of Emperor Bảo Đại, with views over the whole lake. In the evenings, the villages often hold gong performances and serve rice wine. Some villages still offer elephant rides, but for animal welfare, consider walking or simply watching instead.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ea Kao Lake
- Gia Long Waterfall
- Buon Ma Thuot Exile House
- Dak Lak Museum & Bao Dai Palace
- Buon Ma Thuot Victory Monument
- Khai Doan Pagoda
- World of Coffee Museum
- Trung Nguyen Coffee Village