Ialy . hydroelectric plant

The Ialy hydroelectric project is the second largest hydroelectric project in our country, after Song Da hydroelectricity. This is the work located on the 3rd step and is the largest step in the 9-step hydroelectricity system on the Se San River. Built in 1993, after three years of operation, the plant became the largest hydroelectric power plant in the Central Highlands. This is the main source of electricity for the Central Highlands people. The hydroelectric reservoir is 64.5km2 wide, with a capacity of 720 MW, with four units, Yaly produces up to 3,650 million KWh of electricity per year.

To get to the Ialy hydroelectric power station, from the city center. Pleiku, tourists follow Highway 14 towards Kon Tum, to km 15 is the Ialy junction, there will be signposts, visitors follow the signs to turn left, go about 22 kilometers to reach the house. hydroelectric machine. The road leading to the Yaly hydroelectric power station is paved with flat asphalt, and the winding roads leading to the hydroelectric gate are covered with immense rubber forests. On this road, visitors will be able to see rolling hills, immense plateaus, mixed with primeval forests. From time to time, there is a little pink color of cherry blossoms, yellow color of apricot flowers and white reed flowers.

When approaching the plant, visitors will be extremely overwhelmed by an extremely monumental and massive hydroelectric project, with one side being the Yaly hydroelectric plant, the other side is the green Se San River as a strip of water. silk winding through the ravines. However, the most impressive point in the hearts of visitors is probably the vast reservoir located between the immense mountains. In addition to the role of storing water for electricity generation, the immense lake bed is also home to many freshwater aquatic species, and every time the sun rises and the sun comes out, that's when the stork flocks. , le le, herons fly here to find prey and start a new day for this place. Visitors can take a canoe to admire the beautiful scenery of the Se San River. The train departs from the downstream of Yaly hydroelectric power station, down the Sesan River for 30 minutes, visitors can drop their souls into the clouds and wind, enjoy the peace of nature, as well as admire the scenery of the western mountains and rivers. Original.

Approaching the discharge dam, visitors will admire the huge waterfall flowing down from above, especially on the occasion of flood discharge. The flood discharge dam consists of 6 gate valves, each gate valve is up to 15m wide, the water flows strongly with white foam, sometimes even a beautiful rainbow strip can be seen. Underground is the underground engine room, which is where four giant units and ventilation fans operate around the clock.

Especially when coming to the plant, visitors will be able to visit the tunnel leading to the power plant. This is a road more than 500m long through the mountain bed of this modern hydroelectric project. The tunnel is layered with colorful stones such as: gray veined stone, snow-white quartz stone, green laterite, red basalt, yellow fiber stone, and bright lights on both sides and on the dome. A very beautiful space. Regardless of day or night, this tunnel is shimmering and fanciful.

Address: Ialy Hydropower Plant, Ia Ly Commune, Chu Pah District, Gia Lai, Vietnam.