Absorbing impressive green algae season in Tri An lake
During the algae season, Tri An lake, Ben Nom, Dong Nai owns its magical beauty with special green color, which create an attractive place for photographers to hunt impressive pictures.
In recent years, green algae in Tri An lake (Ben Nom, Dong Nai) is growing more and more strongly. Algae usually appear in the summer, from July to September. The lake covered with algae turns into green color and becomes eye-catching to any observers.
Ben Nom is about 100 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Tourists can move along the National Highway 1A, then turn to Highway 20 or take the highway to save time for traveling.
Photo: Zing News
This road will not be too far for those who love to travel. It takes just over 1 hour of driving to admire the immense beauty of Tri An lake.
Observing Tri An Lake at dawn is a special experience you should try. The green color of the algae will change accordingly with the sunshine on the lake water.
Tri An lake attracts tourists not only in green algae season but also on weekends. It is knowns as an ideal place for camping and enjoying quiet atmosphere.
Photo: Zing News
Photo: Zing News
Photo: Zing News
Tri An lake is actually an artificial lake located on Dong Nai river,. It is responsible for storing water to supply to Tri An hydroelectric power plant in Dong Nai.
When coming here, tourists can walk the alluvial grounds to admire the lake and the idyllic life of local people on the boats along Ben Nom.
Photo: Zing News
Photo: Zing News
Photo: Zing News
Besides Ben Nom, other peaceful destinations in Tri An Lake include Ma Da forest and Nam Bau island, which are suitable for trekking or group picnics.
Being different from the brilliant blue of the ocean, the green color in Tri An lake is gentle, cool and creates a very peaceful and pleasant feeling for any observers.
One of the rarest turtles in the world, the giant Swinhoe’s softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) was believed to only have three individuals surviving, two in ...
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 18): Vietnam, New Zealand ties entering strongest phase; Vietnam sets up first free trade zone; Tech giants eye Binh Duong as Vietnam's emerging high-tech hub; Vietnam’s trade with ASEAN up 10.4% in five months.
At the Senate meeting hall of the Hungarian National Assembly, more than 300 delegates representing women’s associations from 18 European countries attended the forum titled “Positioning Vietnamese Values Abroad in the Digital and Artificial Intelligence Era” on the afternoon of June 15th. The event was organized by the Vietnam Women’s Forum in Europe and co-sponsored by the Embassy of Vietnam in Hungary.
The Thong Nhat railway with a North-South journey across Vietnam earned first spot by the Lonely Planet in the list of the 24 best train routes in the world to experience in 2025.
According to The New Zealand Herald, Vietnam ranked as the ninth most popular travel destination for Australian tourists last year, with nearly 450,000 visitors making their way to this country.
According to statistics from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, the first quarter of 2025 marked a historic milestone for the country’s tourism industry, welcoming more than 6 million international arrivals — the highest ever recorded in a single quarter. This figure represents a 29.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and more than double the number seen in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The global online travel service platform Trip.com recently announced the 2025 Global Trip.Best Ranking, honoring the most popular accommodations, restaurants, and attractions in the world. Vietnam made a strong impression with 38 representatives from 11 provinces and cities spread across three regions, participating in all three main categories.
According to Wanderlust (UK), the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park captivates adventure seekers with its majestic cave systems hidden within pristine forests and unspoiled natural landscapes.
In the first three months of this year, Vietnam welcomed more than 6 million international visitors, a nearly 30% increase compared to the same period last year, marking the highest figure ever recorded. According to experts, visa policies and various attractive factors have contributed to the remarkable growth of Vietnam's tourism sector.
A luxury train connecting Hanoi with the northern port city of Haiphong will begin operations in early May, adding a fresh attraction to Hai Phong’s tourism offerings.
Phong Nha in the central province of Quang Binh has topped the list of the most affordable destinations for spring travel in April and May selected by the digital travel platform Agoda.