Wednesday, 09:48, 20/01/2016
Charming Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat
VOV.VN -Located in the heart of Dalat, Xuan Huong Lake is considered the most charming lake of the foggy land.
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| The crescent-shaped lake, with a perimeter of about 5 km, is surrounded by famous tourist destinations |
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| The man-made lake is used to be the habitat of Langbian indigenous highlanders |
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| In 1919 and 1923, two dams were built on a branch of Cam Ly River to create two small lakes. Unfortunately, during a severe storm in 1932, both dams were destroyed. |
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| Between 1934 and 1935, a larger dam was built of boulders below the sites of the two previous dams to create one large lake. |
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| 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. |
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| The smooth surface of the lake reflects the romantic scenery of Dalat with pine forests, meadows and gardens. |
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| Visitors keen on walking along the lakeside |
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| A foreign traveller took a photo at the lake |
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| Dalat looks like an European City with French-style architecture |
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| Xuan Huong Lake in early morning |
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| Mimosa flowers |
