Explore Yaly Hydroelectric Lake, Central Highlands

Charming Gia Lai tourism always attracts tourists because of famous landscapes such as T'nung Lake, which is called "Eyes of Pleiku", or historical destinations such as Minh Thanh pagoda and Pleiku prison. Besides, when visitors come here, they cannot miss a visit to Yaly hydroelectric lake.

Yaly hydroelectric plant is located on the Se San river, in Yaly commune, Chupăh district, Gia Lai province. This is the largest underground hydroelectric 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 attractive Gia Lai tourist destinations for tourists from near and far when they have the opportunity to come to Gia Lai.

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

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

Going about 200m from the shore, visitors will encounter a beautiful island about 3 hectares wide. It can be said that the natural scenery here is very poetic. On the island, there are two stilt houses that are old but look very beautiful. The large house is made of iron, has two floors and is designed in the typical stilt house style 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 nuance of Gia Lai that is not found anywhere else.  You should visit the hydroelectric power station 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 hydroelectric power plant

If you think coming here just for a walk and sightseeing, it's a big mistake. Let's see what's interesting about this place that attracts so many tourists!

Beautiful natural scenery outside the factory

From the main gate of the factory, looking far into the distance you can see the entire beautiful landscape of the vast lake, grass, flowers and rolling mountains. The early rays of sunlight at the beginning of the day weave through the rocky cliffs, the dense primeval forests reflect on the beautiful lake bed. Looking back from afar, Yaly Lake is vast and immense. Occasionally, a gentle wave rippled, looking strangely peaceful.

Moving closer to the discharge dam, visitors will be able to admire the giant Yaly waterfall with their own eyes. Especially on flood discharge occasions, the waterfall flows with white foam, covering a corner of the sky. Pose a few poses and take a few pictures here that will definitely leave you with unforgettable memories.

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