Traveling to Dong Do Lake Ecological Area
1. Where is Dong Do Lake?
Dong Do Lake is 45 km away from Hanoi, located in the territory of Minh Tan village, Minh Tri commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi city. The lake is only about 7 km away from Dai Lai lake tourist area, about 2 km from Hanoi golf course. This place has beautiful scenery and is very convenient for tourism and camping because of the pine forest, very clean lake and close distance to Hanoi. This is a place that is planned as an eco-tourism area of Hanoi city. Currently, this is a new picnic destination of Hanoi that is loved by many young people.

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2. How to go to Dong Do lake
Traveling to Dong Do is extremely easy by motorbike, bus or car. Depending on the utility and the number of people, you can choose the right vehicle.
If you ride a motorbike, you just need to go in the direction of North Thang Long highway to Noi Bai. When you come to the intersection of Highway 2 and the airport, turn left towards the National Highway to Vinh Phuc. From there, go about 6km to Hanoi Golf Course, turn right to Lap Tri village and go straight to Dong Do lake.
If you choose the bus, take bus number 95 (BX Nam Thang Long - Xuan Hoa) and stop at Phuc Yen Industrial College. From here you can walk or hire a motorbike taxi to take you to the place.
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3. What does Dong Do lake tourism have?
Dong Do lake are still almost pristine beauty. The whole lake is vast, calm, surrounded by lush green ecosystems. This place is not only a quiet place but also spacious with many interesting water activities.

Enjoy the fresh air of the mountains
Previously, the lake bed was just a small stream, in 2000, Dong Do dam was completed to provide water for about 200 hectares of arable land in Minh Tri commune. The lake is located in a valley, flanked by high mountains, planted by the state with pine forests more than 30 years ago. The lake is about 60 hectares wide, the length is more than 2 km with a capacity of about 900,000m³.
Coming to Dong Do lake, you can not only admire the extremely beautiful natural scenery but also participate in many interesting activities such as boating, cycling around the lake, climbing, camping, and BBQ with friends. Or enjoy relaxing moments at resorts around the lake.

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Organize BBQ parties in the middle of nature
An interesting activity not to be missed is camping, BBQ in the middle of Dong Do nature. You can prepare meat and embers from the city, bring them here and organize BBQ party at the homestay/villa where a BBQ area is available for groups of guests. Or you can also contact the housekeepers of the houses you rent, they will help prepare a thoughtful barbecue with fresh ingredients: hill chicken, wild birds, clean pigs ... at a very reasonable cost, then you will have more free time to play and take rest...

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Beautiful homestays and villas
Although it is just an emerging tourist area, you can easily find some lovely homestays and villas along the Dong Do lake area. These Villas not only serve the needs of accommodation but also be a place to create great virtual living photos with many unique and beautiful styles.

Some famous Villas in Dong Do Lake are following:
Moon Lake House
Moon Lake House villa is extremely beautiful with an area of over 1000 m2, located right next to the peaceful Dong Do lake, extremely close to nature.
The villa is spacious with 5 bedrooms including 2 private bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, 1 double bedroom and a loft room. The maximum capacity of the apartment is up to 30 people.
Tourists who stay here can use a sub boat or kayak to swim in the pool for free.
Price: 4,000,000 - 4,500,000 whole house

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Dong Do Lake House
Dong Do Lake House has an open space design with glass panes flooded with sunlight. The lake view bedrooms offer a very different experience.
The house faces Dong Do lake, bringing guests every morning wake up with the feeling of very peaceful, light, relaxed. Dong Do Lake House is simple design and fully equipped, can accommodate up to 16 people. The house has a total of 4 bedrooms, 5 beds and extra mattresses.
There is also a BBQ grill, magnetic stove, gas stove, chopsticks... for guests to use. To meet the entertainment needs, the house has free bicycles, a modern swimming pool for guests to swim or hold a BBQ party, boat rental...
Price: 4,000,000 - 4,500,000 whole house

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Shoji Home
Shoji Home attracts visitors by its modern and novel space. Designed with Japanese Zen style, Shoji Home brings a sense of peace when visiting here. Experience Zen - Tea - Books with open space will make you have a memorable trip.
Villa is located right next to Dong Do dam. The whole villa has 3 bedrooms with 6 large beds, 4 bathrooms, comfortable toilets. The maximum capacity of the villa is 15 guests. There is support to add extra mattresses when requested by guests.
You can experience kayaking or play some water games here. Shoji also has free bicycles for visitors to roam around the lake.
The swimming pool is extremely large and clean, you can hold a BBQ party right next to it. Villa also provides coal stove rental services, full cleaning. In addition, if desired, the host can assist in ordering food from the restaurant.
Price: 6,400,000 - 8,300,000 for the whole house

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Lavita Villa
Built on an area of 4000m2, Lavita Villa is located entirely in the center of Dong Do lake, which is clear all year round. The nature around the villa is unspoiled with beautiful flowers and plants, flowers blooming in 4 seasons, birds singing, butterflies fluttering everywhere.
Villa has a standard capacity of 15-20 people, maximum 25 people; including 5 lake view bedrooms: 2 large bedrooms, 2 double bedrooms and 1 dormitory and 6 bathrooms.
A special feature here is the swimming pool overlooking the lake and the beautiful waterfall. In addition, guests can experience the health-enhancing salt rock sauna in the villa.
The campus is spacious with many interesting activities such as boating, underground water biking, mountain biking, archery, fishing...
Price: 12,000,000 whole area

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