1. Where is Bao Dai Waterfall?
Bao Dai Waterfall is located in Ta Hine commune, Duc Trong district, Lam Dong province. About 60 km south of Da Lat city and about 272 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh city.
Located on a high hilltop, hidden in the middle of the deserted Ta Hine mountain forest. Bao Dai Waterfall is the most beautiful and tallest waterfall in Lam Dong.
2. How is Bao Dai waterfall unique?
Bao Dai Waterfall, also known as Jraiblian Waterfall, means high waterfall in the Churu language. True to its name, the waterfall has both poetic and mysterious beauty that can captivate anyone passing by because of its wild and impressive majesty.
In the past, around the time when King Bao Dai – the last monarch of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam was still in office. He often organizes hunting activities in the highland area. And he chose Jraiblian waterfall as a place to rest and relax, so the waterfall was changed to the name of this king.
Bao Dai Waterfall is perhaps a miracle that nature has bestowed on this land. Coming 3 km from the waterfall, tourists can hear the resounding roar of the waterfall with the name of the last feudal monarch in Vietnam.
3. When is the best time to visit Bao Dai waterfall?
Because it is located in an area influenced by the tropical monsoon climate that varies with altitude, Lam Dong’s climate is cool all year round. The weather is divided into two distinct seasons: rainy season and dry season. You can come here at any time of the year, because the weather is not too harsh.
However, to have a complete and safe journey to explore the waterfall while participating in outdoor adventure activities, you should come in the dry season.
Dry season (from December to April of the following year): During this time, the weather is dry and sunny, suitable for relaxing, picnicking and participating in outdoor activities.
Rainy season (from May to November): at this time there is a lot of water at the waterfall and the road to the waterfall is dangerous. If you visit Bao Dai Waterfall during this time, check the weather before you plan to come to fully enjoy all the activities here.
4. How to get to Bao Dai waterfall?
4.1 Moving to Da Lat
To get to Da Lat – Lam Dong, you can choose many popular methods such as plane, bus or motorbike from Saigon depending on your personal needs and budget.
4.2 Moving to Bao Dai waterfall
By taxi, car or motorbike you can move to the waterfall according to the following instructions:
Starting from the center of Da Lat, you move towards Prenn Pass to leave Da Lat city to reach Duc Trong town. From here, you travel about 15 km to Highway 20 and meet Ta Hine intersection. You continue to move towards the Dai Ninh hydroelectric dam road for about 30 km. After that, you will see a sign indicating the turn to the waterfall, go another 3km and you will see Bao Dai waterfall.
5. Activities and experiences at Bao Dai waterfall
5.1 Admiring the beauty of Bao Dai waterfall
Moving down to the waterfall, you can see far away to see the majestic, breathtaking scenery of nature and the waterfall with white foam pouring into the clear blue lake. Surrounded by steep wet mossy cliffs or growing wildflowers, the cliffs create a living wall. This is truly a beautiful natural picture.
5.2 Ideal camping experience
If you are a nature lover, like to explore and adventure, this is an attractive spot for camping. Because Bao Dai waterfall is still wild and has not been exploited for tourism much. Enjoy the fresh nature, admire the amazing natural scenery, and make beautiful memories with friends.
6. Enjoying the meal when traveling to Bao Dai waterfall
Because it is located far from the city center, it is still wild and has not been exploited much. So finding restaurants in the area near the falls is very difficult. Ideally, you should prepare enough drinks and snacks to enjoy during picnics or camping. Such as: Grilled chicken with lam rice, grilled spring rolls, fruit, drinks,…
7. Accommodation when traveling to Bao Dai waterfall
Below are some hotel suggestions for your reference:
- Sandals Star Hotel Duc Trong. Address: 593 Highway 20, Lien Nghia town, Duc Trong, Lam Dong Province.
- Le Royal Hotel. Address: 54 Thong Nhat Street, Lien Nghia town, Duc Trong, Lam Dong Province.
- Bang Thanh Hotel. Address: 13 Tran Phu, Lien Nghia town, Duc Trong, Lam Dong Province.
- Loan Hotel. Address: 27A Thong Nhat, Lien Nghia Town, Duc Trong, Lam Dong.
- Kinh Do Hotel. Address: 421 Highway 20, Lien Nghia, Duc Trong, Lam Dong.
- Trung Quyen Hotel. Address: 669 National Highway 20, Quarter 4, Lien Nghia Town, Duc Trong, Lam Dong.
- Kha Han Guesthouse. Address: Quarter 2, Nguyen Trung Truc, Lien Nghia Town, Duc Trong, Lam Dong.
8. Some important notes when visiting Bao Dai waterfall
To make your visit to Bao Dai waterfall fun and safe, you need to pay attention to the following issues:
- When going to Bao Dai waterfall, you should wear shoes with good grip, because the waterfall path is slippery and you need to be careful when walking down.
- When you come to the waterfall, you should only visit and explore the majestic mountains, forests, trees and fresh air. Absolutely do not bathe in the waterfall to ensure safety.
- You should bring skin medication, insect spray or compact medical equipment for first aid in case of being stung.
- The waterfall area is deep and has swirls, so to ensure safety, you should not bathe in the waterfall or organize swimming here.
Bao Dai Waterfall is a mysterious place, attracting all tourists with its wild and magical beauty. If you still don’t know where to go for your private tour Da Lat. Please contact Origin Vietnam immediately for a wonderful journey to discover Bao Dai waterfall. With a team of dedicated and enthusiastic consultants, we will surely satisfy all of you.
