Than Tho Lake is located about 6 km east of the city center of Da Lat, along Ho Xuan Huong street, near the National Military Academy of Da Lat (now the Army Academy)¹. The lake was formed in 1917, when the French built a dam to block the Cam Ly stream, constructing a reservoir to supply water for the city of Da Lat. The lake has an area of about 9 hectares, located on a high hill amidst a pine forest, a peaceful and poetic space.
Than Tho Lake is associated with a sad love legend of Hoang Tung and Mai Nuong, two people deeply in love, but prevented by their family. They ran away together into the lake, and committed suicide to be together forever. Since then, the lake is named Than Tho, and becomes a symbol of eternal love.
Than Tho Lake not only has romantic scenery, but also offers many interesting and exciting activities for tourists. You can walk, cycle, ride horses, paddle ducks, participate in adventure games, or enjoy local cuisine. In addition, you can check in at famous places such as the two-grave pine hill, flower garden, or colorful graffiti walls.
Than Tho Lake is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy a peaceful, poetic and romantic space. Coming to Than Tho Lake, you will have memorable and meaningful moments with relatives, friends and lovers. Come and feel the charm of Than Tho Lake, the place to wish to come, the place to long to return.