Nong Han Lake

Nong Han is a large freshwater lake in the basin north of the Phu Phan hills. Its waters receive streams from the surrounding country and drain through the Nam Kam toward the Mekong. Islands rise from the lake, with trees offering shelter to birds. Settlements grew along its shores, including the old town of Nong Han Luang, and fishing and cultivation have drawn on the lake and its seasonal waters.