Explore An Hai Lake Con Dao to admire the beautiful scenery like a ‘paradise under the earth’

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An Hai Lake Con Dao attracts tourists with its beautiful, lyrical, and peaceful natural scenery, ideal for visiting, having fun, and relaxing at the weekend. Let’s explore this “paradise under the earth” in Con Dao to see what is so interesting.

Where is the address of An Hai lake in Con Dao? 

An Hai Lake is located in the center of Con Dao. This is a freshwater lake specializing in providing water for people living in Con Dao. An Hai Con Dao lake is located on the route to An Son Mieu and An Son Tu, so many tourists combine to visit. Visiting An Hai Lake, visitors will admire water lilies and lotus flowers lying close together covering a large area. With lyrical beauty and fresh air, An Hai Lake is an ideal destination for relaxation that many tourists love when coming to Con Dao.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - where?An Hai Lake owns a beautiful and charming natural scenery


The most ideal time to explore An Hai Lake in Con Dao is the summer, from April to June. At this time, the air is cool and fresh, and it is also the time when lotus flowers are in full bloom. Admire the beautiful scenery and enjoy virtual life.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - addressAn Hai Lake has become a favorite destination in Con Dao


How to get to An Hai Lake in Con Dao?

Experience going to An Hai Con Dao lake, to get to this famous freshwater lake, you first need to get to Con Dao by means of transport such as:  

– Airplane: From Hanoi and Saigon, you can take a plane to Con Dao airport with the price ranging from 2.5 to 5 million VND/way/round trip. When you arrive at Con Dao airport, you can take a taxi to An Hai lake. 

– High-speed train: For those of you departing from Saigon, you can take a high-speed train with a time of about 3 and a half hours. First of all, you need to take a bus to Vung Tau for about 2 hours. Then, take a speedboat from Vung Tau to Con Dao at Ben Da port. This way of traveling takes longer, but in return, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. The price of a high-speed train varies from 660,000 VND to 880,000 VND/person depending on the time. 

From the town center to An Hai lake in Con Dao is about 2.5km, so you can take a motorbike taxi or rent a motorbike along with Nguyen Van Linh or Nguyen Duc Thuan streets for about 5 minutes. If you don’t know the way, it’s best to look it up on google maps or ask the locals.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - travelHow to get to An Hai Lake in Con Dao?


Legend of An Hai Con Dao lotus lake

An Hai lotus lake also has a legend and people here do not know when the lotus appeared. According to folklore, when Phi Yen was pushed by Lord Nguyen Anh to Hon Ba, the boy cried for his mother and was thrown into the sea by his father. With the help of the people, Mrs. Phi Yen built a grave and burned incense for her son day and night at the Hoang Tu Cai Temple.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - associated with a legendStroll around the lake by bicycle. Photo: chudu24


At the right time to celebrate the full moon of the 7th lunar month, the butcher Bien Thi sneaked into Ms. Phi Yen’s room, after being discovered by her, called the villagers to come to trial. After that, Mrs. Phi Yen, because she kept her virginity, cut off her arm and gave up her life, from which the people of Con Dao built the Phi Yen Temple . Since then, lotus flowers in An Hai lake began to appear and grow naturally. That means offering incense to a virtuous virgin.
 An Hai lake in Con Dao - associated with a legendHuge lotus lake in the middle of beautiful natural scenery


What does An Hai lake in Con Dao have? 

What does An Hai Lake Con Dao have? An Hai Lake has a total area of ​​30,969ha all year round with water lilies and lotus flowers in full bloom creating a beautiful and romantic picture. An Hai Con Dao lotus lake is divided into two areas with the road in the middle. One side is An Hai lake and the other side is a lake planted with many lotuses.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - beautiful sceneryThe surface of An Hai lake reflects like a mirror


If you come to Con Dao in late April and early May, you will admire the blooming lotus ponds and fragrant aroma. You can take a walk along the path in the morning to enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathe in the fresh air. Or you can relax fishing on the sidewalk of Hoang Phi Yen street, experience cycling around the lake or check-in virtual life.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - famous beautyThe long road separates the two beautiful lakes


When viewed from above, An Hai Con Dao lake appears like a giant mirror shining under the clear blue sky. All lotuses in the lake grow naturally and usually bloom about 1 month later. Lotus varieties in An Hai lake last longer than those in other places and have more beautiful colors. The impressive An Hai lakeside area with a bold Vietnamese village space has become a favorite destination of many tourists.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - the roadAdmire the beautiful lotus pond at An Hai lake


Underneath the lake, there are many species of fish swimming around, attracting many tourists to come fishing with elegant pleasures. An Hai Lake Con Dao owns a beautiful position close to the top of the mountain, with the top of the Cross covered with clouds all year round. This famous lotus lake in Con Dao is also very close when moving to the quiet Nui Mot Pagoda and Ba Phi Yen Temple.  An Hai lake in Con Dao - lotus flowerLotus flowers in An Hai lake have different colors compared to other lotus varieties


If you have the opportunity to visit Con Dao, once visit An Hai lake to admire the poetic natural scenery and release your soul and beautiful scenery here. Along with that, there are beautiful virtual check-in corners by the lotus lake or the road in between the two sides of the lake as a souvenir.
  An Hai lake in Con Dao - virtual livingSightseeing and beautiful virtual life at An Hai lake. Photo: Phongnhaexplorer


Notes when going to An Hai Lake Con Dao 

Visiting An Hai Lake in Con Dao, you should also know a few notes below: 

– You should check the weather forecast before going because if it rains, it will affect your fun activities. 

– Bring a camera, clothes to take pictures with lotus flowers. 

– About eating, you can bring food and drinks or move to the center of Con Dao with many restaurants and eateries. 

– The most ideal time to explore the beautiful scenery of An Hai lake is early morning or evening. 

If you have time, you can combine visiting other famous places in Con Dao near An Hai lake such as: An Son Temple, Van Son Tu, An Hai beach… 

Hopefully, the information shared above will help you have a fun trip and explore the beautiful scenery of An Hai Con Dao lake to the fullest. Do not forget to save the full Con Dao travel experience for your upcoming trip. 

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