The lake is actually a dormant volcano covering an area of nearly 300 hectares. The deepest point is at up to 40 meters.
Narrating a legend about the lake, some local elders said it used to be a village home to many people who lived in harmony with nature. But one day, all their cattle mysteriously died. They believed that Giang (God) was angry with them and hunted deer to worship their God.
After the ceremony, they enjoyed a meal together. At that time, an earthquake hit, killing all the villagers. The village is now the T’Nung Lake.
To reach the lake, tourists must follow National Highway 14 and turn right at the 7th kilometer. There, they will see a path leading to the lake.
The T’Nung Lake is surrounded by reed lands, red basalt soil hills, tea hills, coffee farms, terraced rice fields and mountain ranges dotted with some stilt houses of the ethnic people—all forming a picturesque scenery.
In the area, some rare birds can also be found, such as sin sit (Porphyrio porphyrio), whose singing resembles the sound of trumpets, kingfishers with blue feathers and red beaks and unique local birds such as Ko tuc and Ko vong.
The surface of the lake is dotted with lotuses and water lilies, while the lakefront is covered with colorful flowers, especially the Bauhinia flowers. The lake is especially beautiful on sunny days against the blue sky and white clouds.
For travelers to Pleiku City in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, the T’Nung Lake is an unmissable spot. They can travel around the big natural lake using dugout canoes. When night falls, the lake reflects the moon, half-hidden amid pine trees, making for a charming view.
Buu Minh pagoda – Where ancient meets modern
Located in the central highlands province of Gia Lai, Buu Minh pagoda has become a popular destination among visitors.
Bustling coffee harvest season in Central Highlands
NDO – When coffee peak harvest occurs from November to December every year, tourists at the Central Highlands will witness people rushing to harvest coffee from morning to evening in the fields as well as in drying yards. The work-hard gloved hands pick every bunch of ripe berries and drop them down to the canvas to spread under the trees.
Gia Lai province: Land of beautiful untouched nature
Gia Lai province is an ideal destination for travelers wanting to explore the wild nature and the unique culture of the Central Highlands ethnic groups who are known for their gong space.
Fermented crab noodles offer taste of Pleiku
Visitors to Pleiku City in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai will often hear about the popular dish bún mắm cua (rice vermicelli soup with crab sauce), but many do not dare to try it because of the pungent odour.
Phu Cuong Waterfall, a silk strip amidst the Gia Lai Mountains
The Central Highland is endowed with many beautiful waterfalls such as Pongour, Prenn and Dambri, Draynur, Dray Sap and especially Phu Cuong in Gia Lai Province.
