At Nui Mot Lake, breathe in the sense of vast tranquility

09:06, 22/06/2020

One can easily lose oneself in the deep, vast quietude that pervades Nui Mot Lake in Binh Dinh Province.

 

One can easily lose oneself in the deep, vast quietude that pervades Nui Mot Lake in Binh Dinh Province.

One of the largest freshwater lakes of Binh Dinh in south-central Vietnam, Nui Mot has an area of 1,200 hectares. It is located in Nhon Tan Commune, about 40 km from the provincial capital of Quy Nhon.
One of the largest freshwater lakes of Binh Dinh in south-central Vietnam, Nui Mot has an area of 1,200 hectares. It is located in Nhon Tan Commune, about 40 km from the provincial capital of Quy Nhon.

 

Several streams, waterfalls, caves and forests are part of the lake’s landscape.
Several streams, waterfalls, caves and forests are part of the lake’s landscape.

 

The lake presents different aspects of its beauty at different times of the year. When the water runs low, more rocks and a green grass carpet come into view.
The lake presents different aspects of its beauty at different times of the year. When the water runs low, more rocks and a green grass carpet come into view.

 

Apart from its natural beauty and quiet, the lake is also a rich source of aquatic products including several species of fish, including tilapia, carp and snapper.
Apart from its natural beauty and quiet, the lake is also a rich source of aquatic products including several species of fish, including tilapia, carp and snapper.

 

On the lake’s banks, visitors can visit villages inhabited by ethnic minority communities like the Bahnar and get a glimpse into their life and culture – their songs, dances and so on...
On the lake’s banks, visitors can visit villages inhabited by ethnic minority communities like the Bahnar and get a glimpse into their life and culture – their songs, dances and so on...

 

 

The red soil that lines its banks adds to the lake’s beauty. From here, visitors can visit Tay Son District, the homeland of Quang Trung, the emperor of the Tay Son Dynasty, who reigned from 1788 until 1792.
The red soil that lines its banks adds to the lake’s beauty. From here, visitors can visit Tay Son District, the homeland of Quang Trung, the emperor of the Tay Son Dynasty, who reigned from 1788 until 1792.

 

The mountains, the sky and the lake stand in perfect harmony.  Fishing on the lake’s banks as the sun sets is also a relaxing experience.
The mountains, the sky and the lake stand in perfect harmony. Fishing on the lake’s banks as the sun sets is also a relaxing experience.

 (Source: VNexpress)