Biên Ho occupies a land of forests and mountains in the highlands, inhabited by J'Rai. It is called "T'nung" by J'Rai who live in the province of Gia Lai. According to legend, T'nung is the name of an ancient village that turned into lake after a collapse of land. For their part, Scientists have explained that Biên Ho was an old volcano that goes off for hundreds of millions of years.
Covering an area of 250 ha and a depth of 20 to 30 m, Biên Ho is regarded as the eyes of the mountainous town of Pleiku. Scientists cannot find the source of the lake. As the lake is most beautiful Tây Nguyên, Biên Ho was awarded in 1988, the title of "picturesque national" by the Ministry of Culture and Information.
Rendez-vous for lovers
To discover Biên Ho, tourists have to travel 10 km from downtown Pleiku, in the direction of the province of Kon Tum. Located near the city, the lake still maintains a tranquil air and a pristine landscape.
The ideal time to contemplate the lake is in the morning, when the lake is still completely covered by clouds rolling like a silk shirt. Tourists have the chance to witness the first rays of sun awake the stems of pine trees and birds. A very nice morning. The panorama of the lake is completely outlined from a tower at the center of the lake, which is connected to shore by a long way. From this tower, a dirt track leads to the "sea" of fresh water surrounded by green pine hills. While visiting the lake in spring, visitors are overwhelmed in the flowers of all kinds.
Biên Ho is of particular importance for the inhabitants of the city of Pleiku. It supplies the city water and a fish on the other. "Biên Ho is very friendly. The villagers live on this lake. It provides water and fish," said the old Doa, a fisherman of the lake.
In the future, the lake is expected to provide 42 million cubic meters of water for local people.
The People's Committee of Gia Lai province has approved the development plan for the district in Ho Biên for valuing assets and protect the ecological environment.
In its picturesque Landscape, Biên Ho is often chosen as a meeting place for lovers. During the night, Biên Ho, very quiet and bathed in moonlight, is an ideal place to relax. "Beautiful eyes" Pleiku close and await the awakening of the sun.
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