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Dau Tieng Reservoir drives green tourism and water security in Vietnam’s southeast
The Dau Tieng Reservoir, covering about 270 sq km with a design capacity of 1.58 billion m³, spans Tay Ninh province, Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province in Vietnam’s southeast.
The reservoir underpins regional water security, providing direct irrigation for nearly 117,000 ha of farmland and supporting additional irrigation of roughly 28,800 ha along the Sai Gon River and 32,317 ha along the Vam Co Dong River. It helps prevent salt‑water intrusion, mitigates flooding, improves downstream water quality and generates electricity with an installed capacity of 20.5 MW.
Beyond its hydraulic functions, Dau Tieng is promoted as the region’s “green lung.” Its extensive water surface, peninsulas and islands create conditions for ecotourism, ecological agriculture and sustainable aquaculture. Activities such as boating, camping, fishing and sunrise viewing attract visitors, while the reservoir’s integration with nearby tourist sites like Ba Den Mountain is expected to extend stays and increase tourism revenue.
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Dau Tieng Reservoir · Dong Nai Province · Ho Chi Minh City · Tây Ninh Province · Vietnam
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The reservoir spans Tay Ninh province, Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dau Tieng Reservoir covers about 270 square kilometres and has a designed storage capacity of 1.58 billion cubic metres. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The reservoir supplies water for irrigation of about 28,800 hectares along the Sai Gon River and 32,317 hectares along the Vam Co Dong River. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Visitors engage in boating, camping, fishing and sunrise/sunset watching at the reservoir, and cattle grazing on exposed land during the dry season is a notable attraction. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dau Tieng Reservoir provides direct irrigation for nearly 117,000 hectares of farmland. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dau Tieng Reservoir is promoted as the region’s “green lung,” supporting ecotourism, ecological agriculture and sustainable aquaculture. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dau Tieng Reservoir helps prevent salt‑water intrusion and mitigates flooding in the southeastern region. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The reservoir generates electricity with an installed capacity of 20.5 MW. es.vietnamplus.vn · en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn