Lam Dong Travel Guide

1. Where is Lam Dong?

Lam Dong is a province with diverse terrain. It stretches from the western border to the South Central Coast of Vietnam. In addition, Lam Dong is also the last place in the south of the Central Highlands and the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is about 315 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. With geographical location:

• The north borders Dak Lak province and Khanh Hoa province.
• The east borders Khanh Hoa province.
• It borders the East Sea and Ho Chi Minh City to the southeast and south.
• The northwest borders the Kingdom of Cambodia.
• The west borders Dong Nai province.

2. How unique is Lam Dong?

Lam Dong stands out with Da Lat city – known as the “city of thousands of flowers”, “land of fog” and “cherry blossom paradise”. Not only does it have a cool climate all year round, this place also attracts tourists by the beauty of the harmony between poetic nature and unique cultural imprints. In addition, with the diverse terrain interwoven between valleys, plateaus, mountains and seas. It has created a diverse landscape picture, both wild and majestic, gentle and charming.

Besides, Lam Dong is also famous for its unique destinations such as long white sand dunes, ancient lighthouses or traditional coastal fishing villages. In particular, with historical architectural works such as ancient Cham towers or indigenous cultural spaces contributing to enriching the journey of discovery.

With a harmonious combination of natural advantages, indigenous culture and human creativity, Lam Dong is truly an ideal destination for tourists who love new experiences and seek the pristine beauty of the land and sky here.

3. When is the best time to travel to Lam Dong?

Lam Dong has a terrain that is mainly mountains and plateaus. So the climate is divisive into two distinct seasons: rainy season and dry season. The weather here is cool all year round, with temperatures ranging from 18–25°C. It is very suitable for you to travel here at any time of the year. Depending on your preferences and your itinerary.

However, some periods of the year are the most ideal to explore the natural beauty and unique culture of Lam Dong:

• From December to March: dry season, pleasant climate, very convenient for tourism activities. This is also the time when white apricot flowers, cherry blossoms and wild sunflowers bloom, creating a poetic scene throughout the mountains and forests.
• March: the season of white coffee flowers blooming all over the plateau, attracting a large number of tourists who love nature and photography.
• From April to June: the blooming season of sunflowers, lavender, hydrangeas and purple phoenix flowers, ideal for those who love romantic and dreamy spaces.
• July: the season of white reed grass spreading across the hillsides creates a wild and vibrant natural picture.
• From September to December: is a beautiful time to enjoy the fresh air, explore the blue sea, relax and visit famous tourist attractions. This is also the ideal season to avoid heavy rain and fully enjoy the scenery of Lam Dong.

In addition, after Tet, Lam Dong also hosts many unique traditional cultural festivals, especially from the Tay, Nung and other indigenous ethnic communities, bringing visitors unforgettable cultural experiences.

4. How to get to Lam Dong?

With the advantage of Lien Khuong airport, 34km from Da Lat city center. Moving to Lam Dong, even if you are in 3 regions, is very convenient.

4.1. Traveling by plane:

To save travel time, flying is the best choice. From big cities Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Phu Quoc,… there are daily flights to Lam Dong.

From Lien Khuong airport, you can call a taxi to the famous destinations, or book a private car.

4.2. Traveling by bus:

If traveling from Ho Chi Minh, you can choose a bus for your journey. There are many bus companies coming to Lam Dong with all types of sleeper and seat buses. Or you can choose a Vip Limousine.

4.3. Traveling by train:

Da Lat Station is one of the most beautiful train stations in Indochina and the oldest in our country today.

However, Da Lat Station currently does not serve passengers from other localities. Only exploits the Da Lat – Phan Rang route. Tourists near the Khanh Hoa area can use this vehicle to travel to Lam Dong.

Or you can choose to book train tickets and travel to Nha Trang, then use the bus service from Nha Trang directly to Da Lat.

4.4. Traveling by motorbike:

If you love to explore and conquer the breathtaking beauty of the Central Highlands mountains and forests, motorbikes are the ideal choice for you. However, you need to pay attention to your health, vehicle, and weather to move appropriately.

5. Sightseeings in Lam Dong

Lam Dong attracts the attention of tourists nationally thanks to the rich beauty bestowed by nature. Join us to explore places that you don’t to miss when traveling to Lam Dong:

5.1. Da Lat

Da Lat is famous as the “city of flowers”, it is famous for its cool climate all year round. With many ancient villas, colorful flower gardens and many attractive tourist destinations.

5.2. Love Valley

Located about 5km from the center of Da Lat, Love Valley is a poetic tourist area with many majestic natural landscapes. With cool, fresh air, the scenery here is green all year round. In addition, there are many interesting games that promise to bring you great experiences.

5.3. Dambri Waterfall

Located in the Dambri ecotourism area. This is a complex of waterfalls located interspersed between mountains and forests. Dambri is a majestic waterfall, the water flows from a height of 90m down, whitening the entire area. Coming here, visitors can admire the fresh, clean air and participate in interesting activities.

5.4. Dalat flower garden

Located on Ba Huyen Thanh Quan street, next to Xuan Huong Lake. People built Dalat Flower Garden in 1966. With an area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters, it is one of the largest flower gardens in Vietnam and ranks among the top in the world.

When coming here, you will experience the diversity of Dalat’s flower seasons with many rare flowers imported from home and abroad. Dalat Flower Garden is a symbol of natural beauty, a wonderful paradise waiting for you to explore.

5.5. Langbiang mountain

Langbiang Mountain is located in Lac Duong, 12km north of Da Lat city center. It is the “roof” of Da Lat, and an attractive tourist destination of Lam Dong.

Lang Biang is an ideal place for tourists who like to exercise with new games, climb mountains, conquer Lang Biang peak, paraglide… or walk through the forest.

5.6. Dalat Railway Station

Da Lat Station was built from 1932 to 1938. The station was designed by two French architects, Moncet and Reveron. Here, there are still old steam-powered train cars and old railway tracks tinged with time.

Da Lat Station is considered the most beautiful ancient train station in Vietnam and Indochina, associated with the history of formation and development of the foggy city. Don’t miss this place when coming to Da Lat.

5.7. Bao Dai Palace

Bao Dai Palace was built in French architectural style. This is where King Bao Dai used to work, rest and live with his family while he was in power. Not only is it a unique architectural work, Bao Dai Palace also has many profound historical meanings.

Bao Dai Palace is a destination for those who love the country’s history, love French architecture, and want to admire precious antiques.

5.8 Cu Lao Cau

Cu Lao Cau is an emerging “paradise” that is causing a fever recently for all tourist enthusiasts. Wild, mysterious, interesting and impressive points that Cu Lao Cau brings to those who have set foot here. Cu Lao Cau is suitable for those who love to explore the beauty of the sea. Especially for those who love the feeling of adventure.

5.9 Phu Quy Island

Phu Quy is blessed with not only natural resources. But also beautiful landscapes. Your first impression when coming here is the very pristine scenery. Especially almost no touch of professional travel services. Phu Quy Island has clear beaches, long smooth sandy beaches and many beautiful color coral reefs.

5.10 Co Thach Sea

Co Thach Beach is a rock and sand complex with rocky beaches of many small, round, flat and colorful stones. That is why local people call it a seven-color stone. Seven-color stone beach is the most attractive spot of Co Thach. Also it is one of the unique landscapes of Vietnam.

5.11 Cape Terminal

With blue sea, fresh air, nostalgic lighthouse, golden rock beach exposed to sunshine and fresh breeze, the tranquility of Ke Ga cape will surely help you forget all tiredness and sadness in daily life. When the tide recedes, Ke Ga cape acts as a part of the land when revealing a strip of sand connecting the two parts.

5.12 Mui Ne Sand Dunes

Mui Ne sand dunes are also known as sand dunes in Mui Ne. Red sand dunes, white sand dunes in Mui Ne … This is considered a unique sand hill in Vietnam. It originated from ancient iron mines. hundreds of years of creation. This place is called the sand hill because the shape of the sand hill changes hourly, day by day, month by month … there is no certain shape. The change in the shape of sand dunes is caused by wind erosion and blowing away the fragile sand above.

5.13 Ta Cu Mountain

Ta Cu mountain is now a place that attracts a lot of tourists to explore. Specially participated in recreational games and Buddhist pilgrimage. If you have the opportunity to come to the beloved city of Phan Thiet.

5.14 Fishing Village In Mui Ne

Another place that tourists cannot miss when coming here is the fishing village in Mui Ne. Not only is the place tourists can buy fresh and cheap seafood. But you can also learn about the life of the people in the sea and admire the unique natural scenery in the coastal areas.

5.15 Poshanu Tower

When traveling to Lam Dong, there is a place with a special and distinctive Cham ethnic culture. That visitors cannot ignore Poshanu tower. Poshanu Cham Tower is an architectural work of the Champa Kingdom with the value of art, history, culture, and architecture. So it has gradually become an attractive tourist attraction for visitors to Phan Thiet city.

5.16 Fairy Spring Mui Ne

Fairy Spring Mui Ne is one of the famous landscapes in Phan Thiet city. It’s bringing a beautiful scenery with natural, majestic and fancy beauty with silt-colored water, winding around the horned mountains stunned by two white reds.

5.17. Sand Statue Park

Appearing for the first time in the World. Vietnam opens the monumental Forgotten Land Sand Park with a large scale. Promising to be an extremely attractive Phan Thiet tourist destination with unique artworks. Sand Statue Park will be a favorite stop for all visitors, especially young people.

5.18. Doi Duong Park

Duong Phan Phan Thiet Park is a beach located in the heart of the coastal city, attracting tourists by white sand mixed with low hills, gradually overlooking the sea. With the characteristics of a shallow beach, soft sand, soft waves, clear blue water. You will be really impressed and fascinated when you come to the beautiful coastal city.

5.19. Lady Waterfall (Thac Ba)

Lady Waterfall is located in Duc Thuan commune, Tanh Linh, Lam Dong. It’s about 140km from Saigon. This place is located in Ong Mountain Nature Reserve so it still retains a strange pristine scenery. Lady Waterfall has 9 floors, each floor is 15 – 25m high. The panoramic view of Thac Ba looks like a soft white silk strip flowing between majestic mountains.

5.20 Nieng Lung Waterfall

Nieng Lung Waterfall, also known as Dieu Thanh Waterfall, is located in the flow area of ​​Dak Ninh stream. This is a waterfall with a “spectacular” landscape when the water flows down strongly to the bottom of the lake. The highlight of this waterfall is the geological structure of stacked rocks, formed by volcanic lava coming into contact with water. To reach Nieng Lung Waterfall, you have to go through a rather steep, difficult road that can be seriously eroded during the rainy season.

5.21 Phap Hoa Pagoda

Phap Hoa Pagoda was first built in 1959 under the name of Niem Phat Pagoda. But it was later destroyed by the Ngo Dinh Diem regime. In 1960, the pagoda was rebuilt but was still very primitive. And it was not until 2000 that the pagoda was officially renovated as it is today. The pagoda’s architecture appears majestic with a red roof curved like a dragon and an impressive 5-storey tower. This is an ideal place for souls who want to find a peaceful place to calm their minds and relax.

5.22 Ta Dung National Park

Ta Dung National Park has an area mostly of green forests, many lakes and more than 36 large and small islands. Moreover, the park also owns an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna system with more than 1,000 different species. Among them, there are many species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world.

5.23 Ta Dung Lake

Also known as Dong Nai 3 Hydroelectric Lake, Ta Dung Lake has a large area and a cool climate. In particular, it also possesses a beauty that is likened to “Ha Long of the Central Highlands”. In addition, because the lake is surrounded by multi-ethnic villages such as the H’Mong, Ma, etc. Therefore, when traveling here, you will be treated to many specialties with the culinary flavors of the Central Highlands. Such as: Can wine, bamboo rice, grilled chicken, etc.

5.24 Trinh Nu Waterfall

Trinh Nu Waterfall is associated with the legendary story of a beautiful young woman who threw herself into the river to protect her love and keep her oath. The beautiful geological and geomorphological scenery combined with this touching story has created a special attraction for tourists when visiting this waterfall.

5.25 Truc Lake

Truc Lake is located in the center of Ea T’Ling town, Lam Dong. This place is considered to be the place that most clearly shows the wild and pristine beauty of the nature of the Central Highlands. If you have the opportunity to come to Lam Dong, come and visit Truc Lake.

5.26 Dak Mil West Lake

Dak Mil West Lake is a semi-artificial lake located in Dak Mil commune, Lam Dong, this is an interesting destination not to be missed. The lake was formed in the 1940s and has an area of ​​about 108 hectares. The water in the lake is supplied from green underground sources all year round. It helps maintain the fresh natural landscape and creates balance for the beautiful town of Dak Mil.

5.27 Dak Mil Prison

Dak Mil Prison is an important historical relic of Dak Mil, Lam Dong. It was built in 1940 in the context of the revolutionary movement against French colonialism. In addition, this prison witnessed heroic battles and the sacrifices of many Vietnamese soldiers.

5.28 Dray Sap Waterfall

Dray Sap Waterfall is one of the famous tourist destinations not only of Krong No but also of Lam Dong. The waterfall has a wild but majestic beauty, surrounded by immense green forest. In addition, this waterfall is relating with the legend of a couple in love but forbidden by both families. Having no other choice, the two threw themselves into the Serepok River to be together. From then on, this river often had big waves and split into two branches. One of them is today’s Dray Sap waterfall.

5.29 Ea Sno Lake

Ea Sno Lake is an extremely beautiful natural lake in Krong No. The lake has a natural beauty and is famous as the most attractive tourist destination here. However, Ea Sno Lake still retains its wild, simple beauty, close to the mountains and hills and does not lose its original natural beauty.

5.30 Silk Waterfall

The Silk Waterfall is not too high but the waterfall is shaped in the middle of the immense green forest space with the vast sky and clouds. It has created a picturesque scene in the middle of nature. In particular, with the cool, emerald green water. It will help you freely check-in, relax under the water or organize camping with your family.

5.31 Bao Vy Fishing Lake

Bao Vy Fishing Lake is famous for many types of fish, such as: silver carp, carp and giant catfish. It helps you enjoy a fun and relaxing fishing experience after busy working days. Besides, it also serves dishes made from fish meat that are very delicious and attractive.

5.32 Five-storey Waterfall

Located in the middle of the vast mountains and forests, Five-storey Waterfall is also famous as Dak Sin Waterfall. It has a majestic and poetic beauty that is enough to conquer the hearts of those who have ever set foot here. When following the residential road, looking down from above. You will be amazed by the sight of 5 consecutive waterfalls, stretching up to 3km, the water flowing is extremely lively.

5.33 Phuoc Son Tourist Area

When coming to Phuoc Son Tourist Area, you will admire the joyful and poetic atmosphere. Because of the unique and colorful works of art from flower pots or a series of pond systems, fishing huts, restaurants, … Besides, you will also experience the modern agricultural production process. Or visit the fruit garden according to strict standards, ensuring food hygiene and safety.

5.34 Dak G’Lung Waterfall

Dak G’Lung Waterfall is a waterfall located on the Dak G’lung River in Village 5, Quang Tam Commune, Tuy Duc, Lam Dong. When you come to this waterfall, you will definitely be overwhelmed by its majesty and beauty. However, to reach the high position of the waterfall, you will go through a rather difficult and arduous journey. In particular, there is a beautiful red dirt road that will block the turn to the foot of Dak G’Lung Waterfall. You will be amazed by its sparkle.

5.35 Dak Buk So Lake

Dak Buk So Lake with its calm surface and cool air creates a beautiful scene in Tuy Duc. In particular, if you check in at the lake at dusk or sunset, it will definitely produce extremely impressive photos.

6. Specialties when traveling to Lam Dong

When traveling to Lam Dong, with the diversity of ethnic groups living in the area. Visitors will enjoy many unique specialties, with flavors of the mountains and forests, that only this place can have. Let’s explore the dishes here with Origin Vietnam:

6.1. Artichoke soup with pork trotters

Artichoke is a herb with many uses, so artichoke is often recommended by nutritionists. Because it contains many nutrients and beneficial minerals, artichoke is very good for human health.

This is an indispensable dish in the meals of the people of the land of thousands of flowers. Made from main ingredients: artichoke flowers, pork trotters. Enjoying pork trotters or artichokes, you will feel the cool taste of flowers, rich in each piece of meat that no other dish can mix.

6.2. Grilled rice paper

In the evening, walking around DaLat night market or Xuan Huong Lake, you will meet street vendors preparing this rustic dish. The main ingredients that create the appeal of the dish. They are rice paper, eggs with a little fried onion, pork sausage, dried beef or shrimp. Depending on your preference, you can add a little chili sauce or mayonnaise to add a rich flavor to the dish.

6.3. Com Nieu Da Lat

People prepared rice from a pot with a hot golden layer. When enjoying pot rice in Da Lat, you will experience the unique flavor of the dish. Rustic, rustic dishes such as braised fish, stir-fried vegetables, artichoke soup, steamed vegetables, etc. They arranged it on the dining table to create a colorful and attractive meal.

6.4. Banh Can Da Lat

This is a very popular cake in Da Lat. Made from glutinous rice flour, poured into a small round mold and grilled on a charcoal stove. The filling includes ingredients such as shrimp, minced meat, squid, bruised beef, eggs, etc. When eaten, combine with raw vegetables.

Just take a bite to feel the crispy crust, fragrant egg filling, served with onion fish sauce, and shumai gradually melting in your mouth.

6.5. Da Lat Grilled Food

With the cool weather in Da Lat, there is nothing better than enjoying grilled dishes. So, you can choose a variety of grilled meats, such as chicken, pork, beef, seafood, vegetables… whatever you like. At eateries and restaurants there are also many grilled dishes in Korean, Thai style, … many choices for you.

6.6. Dalat avocado ice cream

For those who love sweets. Avocado ice cream is an option that you should not miss when visiting this place. Made from fragrant, fatty, rich wax butter combined with sweet condensed milk. When enjoying it, you will feel each piece of butter melting in your mouth.

6.7 Can Cake

The best place to eat Can cake when coming to Phan Thiet is at 168, Thu Khoa Huan, Phan Thiet City. The shop is open from 4 pm to 10 pm. Most tourists come here to try and appreciate it.

6.8 Seafood Salad

Phan Thiet is famous as a land of sunshine and wind, along with delicious, nutritious fresh seafood. When coming here, you do not forget to enjoy this seafood salad!

6.9 Banh Canh

When coming to Phan Thiet to enjoy a simple nutritious soup served with bread and dipping sauce with delicious boiled eggs. Lam Dong rice cake is not sticky like Banh Canh in other places. The special point is that delicious broth is added to the available fish such as fish, bream, mackerel, orange fish … All combine to create a delicious soup of Lam Dong specialties.

6.10 Sarepok River Catfish

Catfish is a type of catfish with a flat head that looks quite similar to catfish in the delta. Serepok River Catfish is a specialty of Lam Dong. The Serepok River flows all year round, so the catfish living here has firmer meat and is heavier than other places. In particular, Serepok River Catfish is suitable for grilled catfish with chili salt and catfish hotpot with wild sour bamboo shoots. When grilled on hot coals, you will smell the aroma of the fish, the skin is golden and crispy. They processed head and tail of the fish into a number of dishes. Such as: sour bamboo soup eaten with fresh vermicelli.

6.11 Bamboo rice

This is also a famous specialty of Lam Dong and many people loved it. They cooked bamboo rice from sticky rice and put in bamboo tubes. When enjoying bamboo rice, you can dip it in sesame salt or combine it with grilled chicken or grilled beef.

6.12 Golden ant sour soup

This is an attractive culinary dish in Lam Dong, originating from the Ede people. The flavor of Dak Nong golden ant sour soup is very special and will make you remember it forever. This sour soup includes shrimp, crab, and river fish, so it is very sweet and fragrant. Combined with the sour taste of golden ants, it stimulates the taste buds very well, creating a strange feeling.

6.13 Bamboo shoots soup

Mat shoots soup is not only a specialty of Lam Dong. But the people here also consider it a very beneficial remedy for the digestive and circulatory systems. The ingredients to cook this soup include bamboo shoots, watercress, fish meat, termites and mole crickets, etc. All will be put into fresh bamboo tubes, sealed at both ends and then roasted over a charcoal stove.

7. Accommodation when traveling to Lam Dong

When coming to Lam Dong, you can choose accommodation services in Da Lat, Gia Nghia, Phan Thiet or Mui Ne. So that they can conveniently travel to visit places in Lam Dong more easily. Below are some suggested hotels and homestays for you to choose from:

• Mercure Dalat Resort. Address: 03 Nguyen Du Street, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• MerPerle Dalat Hotel. Address: 1 D. Hung Vuong, Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Terracotta Hotel & Resort Dalat. Address: Functional subdivision 7.9 Tuyen Lam lake tourist area, Ward 3, Lam Dong.
• Golf Valley Hotel Dalat. Address: 94 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Ward 2, Da Lat City, Lam Dong.
• Le Viva Mui Ne Resort. Address: 32 Huynh Thuc Khang, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet, Lam Dong.
• Golden Coast Resort & Spa. Address: Tien Thanh, Ham Thuan Bac, Binh Thuan.
• The Cliff Resort & Residences. Address: Ward 5, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan.
• Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne. Address: Huynh Thuc Khang, Ward 4, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan.
• Hoa Yen Hotel. Address: No. 159 Ton Duc Thang, Group 7, Gia Nghia, Lam Dong.
• Duc Loc Phat Hotel. Address: Village 6, Dak R’Lap, Lam Dong.
• Saigon – Dak Nong Hotel. Address: No. 161 Ton Duc Thang, Nghia Thanh Ward, Gia Nghia, Lam Dong.
• Nguyen Ngoc Hotel. Address: No. 365 Tran Hung Dao, Ea T’Ling, Cu Jut, Lam Dong.

8. Some important notes when traveling to Lam Dong

When planning a trip to Lam Dong, you should note the following points to have a smooth and safe trip:

• Prepare suitable clothing: Lam Dong’s climate is quite cool, especially in the evening and early morning. Therefore, you should bring warm clothes, waterproof jackets, and comfortable walking shoes. Don’t forget to prepare umbrellas, hats and sunscreen for sunny days.
• Make a reasonable schedule: Da Lat and surrounding areas have many places to visit. Plan in detail the places you want to visit to avoid missing out or having to rush.
• Pay attention to your health: With mountainous terrain, walking and climbing can make you tired if you are not used to it. Consider your health and bring enough water.
• Stay safe when participating in outdoor activities: If you participate in activities such as: trekking, swimming, cycling or visiting waterfalls. Please follow safety regulations and prepare all necessary equipment.
• Respect local culture: Lam Dong is home to many ethnic minorities. Please respect their customs and traditions and participate in cultural activities in a polite manner.
• Be prepared for different travel conditions: Some areas in Lam Dong may be difficult to access due to rugged terrain. Be mentally prepared to face road conditions if you want to explore less-known places.
• Prepare enough cash: Big cities such as Da Lat, Gia Nghia, Phan Thiet or Mui Ne, … have enough ATM and electronic payment services. But in some rural and mountainous areas, the use of cash is still popular and necessary.
• Protect the environment: be aware of protecting the environment, the landscape of the destination is always green, clean and beautiful. Do not litter.

It is worthy visiting Lam Dong

Lam Dong is always a destination for tourists who love nature, explore and learn about the history of Vietnam. If you are still wondering where to go this summer, don’t hesitate to come to Lam Dong, you certainly won’t regret coming here. Please contact us immediately. Origin Vietnam’s tours in Lam Dong will bring you a unique and wonderful travel experience. With professionalism, dedication and deep understanding of this place. We will help you discover all that Lam Dong has to offer. Choose Origin Travel to have a memorable trip in Lam Dong.