Explore Yaly Hydroelectric Lake, Central Highlands

Charming Gia Lai tourism always attracts tourists by famous landscapes such as T'nung Lake, known as "Pleiku's Eyes", or historical destinations such as Minh Thanh Pagoda, Pleiku Prison. Besides, when tourists come here, they cannot miss a visit to Yaly Hydroelectric Lake.

Yaly Hydropower Plant is located on the Se San River, in Yaly Commune, Chupah District, Gia Lai Province. This is the largest underground hydropower project in Vietnam, with an average electricity output of 3.7 billion kWh / year. Not only that, the reservoir here is also a wonderful landscape. Therefore, this place has become one of the quite attractive tourist destinations in Gia Lai for visitors from near and far when they have the opportunity to come to Gia Lai.

Located in the middle of the majestic Central Highlands mountains, at the third and largest step in the system of 9 hydroelectric steps on the Se San River, the Yaly hydroelectric plant is a modern and massive system of works. If in the past Yaly was a famous beautiful waterfall known to many people, today the Yaly hydroelectric plant in the middle of the Central Highlands mountains and forests is also a new landscape, harmoniously combining wild nature and achievements from human hands and minds such as dams, spillways, water gates, reservoirs...

The lake is wide with a deep blue color, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Take a trip on Yaly Lake to fully appreciate this charming scenery. Bring some food and drinks for a day trip. Although the weather is sunny and very hot, after just a few minutes floating on the lake, the air is cool. The rippling lake surface gives us a feeling of excitement, floating like we are floating on the sea, there is nothing more wonderful.

About 200m from the shore, visitors will encounter a beautiful island of about 3 hectares. It can be said that the natural scenery here is very poetic. On the island, there are two stilt houses, although old, but very beautiful. The large house is made of iron, two floors and designed in the style of stilt houses typical of the Central Highlands, looking very poetic and unique.

With its unique natural beauty, Yaly hydroelectric lake has become a destination with a very unique character of Gia Lai that is not found everywhere. You should visit the hydroelectricity around April or May every year. Because at this time the weather is not too hot and it rarely rains.

Interesting experiences when coming to Yaly Hydropower Plant

If you think of coming here just to walk around and sightsee, you are missing out. Let’s see what’s interesting here that attracts so many tourists!

Beautiful natural scenery outside the factory

From the main gate of the factory, looking far away you can see the whole beautiful iron scene of the vast lake, grass, flowers and mountains. The early morning rays of sunlight penetrate through the rocky cliffs, the dense primeval forests reflect beautifully on the lake. Looking back from afar, Yaly Lake is so vast and immense. Occasionally there are some gentle waves that look strangely peaceful.

Moving closer to the dam, visitors will be able to see the giant Yaly waterfall with their own eyes. Especially during flood season, the waterfall flows with white foam covering a corner of the sky. Posing a few poses and taking a few pictures here will definitely leave you with unforgettable memories.

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