Charming Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat

03:01, 21/01/2016

Located in the heart of Dalat, Xuan Huong Lake is considered the most charming lake of the foggy land.

Located in the heart of Dalat, Xuan Huong Lake is considered the most charming lake of the foggy land.

Located in the heart of Dalat, Xuan Huong Lake is considered the most charming lake of the foggy land.
Located in the heart of Dalat, Xuan Huong Lake is considered the most charming lake of the foggy land.

 

 

 

 Dalat looks like an European City with French-style architecture
Dalat looks like an European City with French-style architecture

 

 Visitors keen on walking along the lakeside
Visitors keen on walking along the lakeside

 

 The smooth surface of the lake reflects the romantic scenery of Dalat with pine forests, meadows and gardens.
The smooth surface of the lake reflects the romantic scenery of Dalat with pine forests, meadows and gardens.

 

 Between 1934 and 1935, a larger dam was built of boulders below the sites of the two previous dams to create one large lake.
Between 1934 and 1935, a larger dam was built of boulders below the sites of the two previous dams to create one large lake.

 

 The French named it Grand Lac (large lake), but in 1953 it was renamed Xuan Huong Lake to dedicate to Xuan Huong, a famous Vietnamese poetess in the 19th century.
The French named it Grand Lac (large lake), but in 1953 it was renamed Xuan Huong Lake to dedicate to Xuan Huong, a famous Vietnamese poetess in the 19th century.

 (Source: VOV)