(VNF) - Tuyen Lam Lake tourist site in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong was officially recognised as a national tourism site on January 27.

A representative from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism grants the Prime Minister's decision on the recognition of the national tourism site to a representative from Da Lat city. (source: NDO)

The recognition has made Tuyen Lam lake become the first national tourism site of its kind in Vietnam.

Nestled in the foothills surrounding Da Lat, Tuyen Lam Lake is renowned for both its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

The site covers an area of 3,000 hectares and is home to the biggest freshwater lake in Da Lat, Truc Lam Zen monastery and Phung Hoang Mountain. The tourism site has begun operation since 2004. In 2017, it welcomed over two million visitors.

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