Thac Ba Lake is planned as a National Tourist Area

According to approval, the planning scope of Thac Ba Lake National Tourist Area includes the entire water surface area of ​​Thac Ba Lake and surrounding areas within the administrative boundaries of Yen Binh and Luc Yen districts with an area of ​​about 53,000 hectares.

The plan identifies this as the key National Tourism Area of ​​the Northern midlands and mountainous regions with typical tourism products associated with national cultural values ​​and Thac Ba Lake ecosystem. This will be one of the branded national tourist areas, associated with various types of eco-tourism, relaxation, conferences, seminars, history, culture, sightseeing, and research.

In addition, Thac Ba lake area is also a conservation area, promoting natural ecological values, biodiversity and unique culture of the country. Moreover, it is also regions with important strategic positions in terms of national defense and security; The region ensures energy security, water supply and irrigation for the Red River Delta.

The development planning process ensures the ability to synchronously integrate economic groups. Harmoniously combining tourism development with sustainable urban and rural development on the basis of preserving and promoting natural and traditional cultural values; ensure national defense - security, safety of hydroelectric dams, response to climate change; prevent natural disasters and protect resources, environment, unique landscape spaces and improve the living conditions of people in the Thac Ba lake area.

Tourism development must be based on the principle of reasonable inheritance and continued implementation of approved plans. Besides, reviewing and making additional adjustments in accordance with new development conditions and orientations. Respect and promote the value of the terrain and natural landscape, do not negatively impact the natural terrain structure, only partially level the construction area.

The plan also clearly states to protect and promote the value of Thac Ba Lake's water surface, the system of islands in the lake, high points with beautiful views (such as Chang Re Mountain, Cao Bien Mountain...), natural caves, typical terraced field landscapes (Luc Yen district, Yen Binh district), traditional ethnic villages and attractions in Thac Ba Lake National Tourist Area.

The construction process needs to optimally exploit the potential and advantages of Thac Ba Lake such as: Value of water surface landscape, mountain landscape, ecological environment, national cultural identity, intangible value and religious culture, waterway traffic connection. Research the impact of the Hanoi-Lao Cai expressway, national highway 70, national highway 37, national highway 2D, airport... on the planning process and development orientation to exploit the advantages of the tourist area Thac Ba Lake National Park.

Building a technical infrastructure system connecting with other tourist destinations in Yen Bai province, the Northern Midlands and Mountains, including: Tan Trao National Tourist Area, Tam Dao National Tourist Area, Hung Temple National Tourist Area, Sa Pa National Tourist Area, Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark, special national scenic spot Mu Cang Chai terraced fields...

In 1996, Thac Ba Lake was recognized as a National Historical Monument. The place known as "Ha Long on the mountain" is one of the three largest artificial lakes in Vietnam formed when the Thac Ba Hydroelectric Plant was built in 1970.

The lake is located in Yen Binh and Luc Yen districts, nearly 20,000 hectares wide, including more than 1,300 large and small green islands and a beautiful cave system hidden deep in the limestone mountains.

The goal of approving the General Plan to build the Thac Ba Lake National Tourist Area is to build and develop the Thac Ba Lake National Tourist Area into one of the driving forces for tourism development of the country. Strive by 2040, the entire tourist area will become a branded tourism, resort, and cultural center, with diverse, unique, high-quality tourism products and be able to compete with regional and international countries