1. Where is Phi Lieng Waterfall?
This is a beautiful, high and majestic waterfall, located about 70 km southwest of Da Lat city center. This waterfall is located in Phi Lieng commune, Dam Rong district. The waterfall is also known as the Seven Floors Waterfall, flowing day and night amidst the gloomy mountains and forests.
2. How is Phi Lieng waterfall unique?
Phi Lieng Waterfall is a beautiful and majestic waterfall 70m high, imbued with the wild and mysterious beauty of creation, and a precious treasure of nature and the mountains and forests of Lam Dong. With such charming beauty, Phi Lieng increasingly attracts tourists to visit and experience. Especially tourists who are passionate about exploring and immersing themselves in the wild and vast nature. Coming here, you will be amazed by the harmonious beauty of the natural scenery between the colors of the sky, mountains, forests, trees, waterfalls,…
The white water flows from above into the lake below, forming a clear stream. As it flows downhill, it weaves through rocks of all shapes and sizes, creating many beautiful small waterfalls. If you come here for the first time, you will definitely be overwhelmed. In particular, the beauty of the waterfall combined with the green color of the forest and the overgrown weeds contributes to creating a beauty like a captivatingly beautiful watercolor painting.
3. When is the best time to visit Phi Lieng waterfall?
You can go to Phi Lieng waterfall at any time of the year, but the ideal time to visit the waterfall is in the dry season, from November to April of the following year. At this time, the check-in road to the waterfall is less slippery and muddy like the rainy season, low humidity also limits rain or fog. In addition, this is the time when the flow at the waterfall is not too strong, when pouring down from above it creates white foam.
4. How to get to Phi Lieng waterfall?
4.1 Moving to Lam Dong
To get to Lam Dong, you can choose many popular methods such as plane, bus or motorbike from Saigon depending on your personal expenses.
4.2 Moving to Phi Lieng waterfall
To move to Phi Lieng waterfall you can follow the following directions:
Starting from the center of Da Lat city, you will go through Van Thanh flower village to reach Ta Nung pass (the way to Elephant waterfall). From here, you continue on Highway 27 to reach Phi Lieng commune, Dam Rong district. Coming here, you should ask local people for directions on the easiest way to get to the waterfall.
5. Activities and experiences at Phi Lieng waterfall
5.1 Admiring the beautiful scenery of Phi Lieng waterfall
Phi Lieng Waterfall is considered a “treasure” of nature, hidden deep in the forest. The journey to visit the waterfall must pass many muddy roads, high slopes, and right next to an upside-down mountainside. However, just hearing the sound of the waterfall makes all difficulties and fatigue seem to disappear.
Then when you see Phi Lieng waterfall with your own eyes, with its smooth flowing water and white foam, from a distance it looks like the lovely long hair of a young woman. You will not be able to help but admire and enjoy the wild but also very loving beauty of Central Highlands nature.
5.2 Organizing camping at Phi Lieng waterfall
Coming here in the dry season, you can set up a tent on the large ground below the waterfall. More interestingly, you can bring your fishing equipment and find a calm water area to fish in the stream. You should also bring cooking utensils to prepare fresh fish on site.
At night at the foot of the waterfall it is quite cold, so you need to bring enough sleeping pads, folding beds, blankets, warm clothes and heat lamps. One of the most interesting activities at the foot of the waterfall is gathering with everyone around the campfire. The feeling of both warmth and joy will definitely make you remember it forever.
6. Specialties when visiting Phi Lieng waterfall
Because the waterfall is still a pristine area, the services here are almost non-existent. When you arrive at Phi Lieng waterfall, you need to prepare some snacks and drinks to meet your needs.
In addition, you can visit some restaurants in Dam Rong to enjoy local cuisine
6.1 Grilled chicken:
A familiar dish of Vietnamese people, chicken in Duc Trong is marinated with rich spices and grilled over charcoal, bringing a delicious and attractive flavor.
Grilled chicken served with Lam rice – The perfect combination between the delicious flavor of grilled chicken and the suppleness of lam rice.
6.2 Lam rice:
Typical delicacy of the Central Highlands ethnic minority community, cooked in bamboo tubes with sticky rice, coconut water and salt. Served with sesame salt or grilled meat, the flavor is supple and delicious.
6.3 Nem Nuong:
The spring rolls are grilled until golden brown and fragrant. Served with grilled spring rolls are vegetables, melon,… along with divine dipping sauce. In addition, the shop also has corn ramen. I can’t stop eating it without getting bored.
6.4 Steamed duck noodles
The duck is fried and eaten crispy and fatty, dipped in satay sauce. The broth is stewed from traditional herbs with fresh squeezed noodles, bringing a delicious flavor that makes anyone who eats it once addicted. If you come to Duc Trong, you should try this steamed duck dish once.
7. Accommodation when traveling to Phi Lieng waterfall
Below are some hotel suggestions for your reference:
- Quoc Sang Guesthouse. Address: National Highway 27, Central Village, Phi Lieng Commune, Phi Lieng, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
- Phuong Lan Guest House. Address: Lieng S’ronH, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
- Phuc n Guesthouse. Address: Phi Lieng, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
- Quynh Nhu Guesthouse. Address: Da Long, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
- Son Truong Guesthouse. Address: Lieng S’ronH, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
- Hien Hoa Guest House. Address: Da Rsal Commune, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
- Tuan Vuong Guesthouse. Address: Da Rsal Commune, Dam Rong, Lam Dong.
8. Some important notes when traveling to Phi Lieng waterfall
- The journey to Phi Lieng waterfall is quite difficult, requiring you to prepare fully physically and mentally. You should especially go in a group with travel or tour experience to easily support each other.
- If you ever go to the forest, contact local people to be led to the waterfall. Because the road here is easy to get lost, there is no phone signal in the forest to use Google Maps.
- Because it is located deep in the forest, the water of the waterfall is quite cold in all seasons. Therefore, you should only bathe in the afternoon and avoid bathing in the evening. For your safety, always wear a life jacket when going down the falls.
- In addition, if you go through the forest to Phi Lieng waterfall, don’t forget to choose sneakers with good grip and wear active, discreet clothing.
- Don’t forget to bring insect repellant or bandages in your backpack.
What are you waiting for? Let’s form a team and conquer Phi Lieng Waterfall together. Wonderful moments are waiting for you there. If you need any assistance, please contact Origin Vietnam to make your adventure tour in Da Lat safer and more complete.
