North Vietnam
Ba Be National Park
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
Ba Be National Park in Bac Kan Province, 240 km north of Hanoi, contains Ba Be Lake — Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lake, stretching 9 km through a valley of limestone mountains.
What to Do
- Kayak or boat on Ba Be Lake through limestone tunnels
- Dau Dang Waterfall — rapids thundering through a narrow gorge
- Puong Cave — a 300m river cave home to thousands of bats
- Tay ethnic minority homestay in stilt-house villages
Best Time to Visit
April to November.
Getting There
Bus from Hanoi to Bac Kan town (4 hrs) then taxi 60 km to the park.