If You're NearbyNatureNational parksLakes

Ba Be National Park

Thai Nguyen

Vietnam's largest natural lake, among limestone mountains, with boat trips to caves and Tay homestays.

Photo: Daniel Vaulot · CC BY-SA 2.5
Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Ba Be National Park is being written. It's on the Northern Vietnam list as If You're Nearby.

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