Da Lat is also well-known for its several waterfalls and lakes for travelling to Vietnam, one of which is Ho Xuan Huong (Xuan Huong lake). This man created lake was a site where many indigenous people of Langbian high land created their homes. In 1984, the lake was emptied for renovation purposes. At the bottom of the lake, scientists found many relics belonging to the hill tribe that once lived in this area. Xuan Huong lake is shaped like the crescent moon. Visitors to Da Lat and the town's people utilize the lake like a place to meet and talk. The lake is also where many honeymooners come to visit.

Xuan Huong lake is considered as the most beautiful lake in Da Lat for travelling to Vietnam. It is at about 5 km2. In 1919, a dam was formed on a branch of Camly river creating a small lake. In 1923, another dam was built further down stream to create yet another lake. During a severe storm in 1932, both dams were destroyed. Between 1934-35, a larger dam was built of boulders (site of Ong Dao bridge today) under the sites of the 2 previous dam forming one large lake named Ho Lon or Large lake. And it was later renamed after Ho Xuan Huong, a well-known vietnamese poet in the 17th-century.

Source: vietscape