Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the adjustment of the zoning plan to 2030, with a vision to 2050, for Da Lat in the central highland province of Lam Dong. Under the revised plan, Da Lat will become the political, administrative, commercial, and cultural centre, and the economic hub of Lam Dong province. The [...]
Tourists heading for Lam Dong Province in central highlands Vietnam should not miss the Pongour Waterfall which has seven majestic levels and some of the spectacular views have to be seen to be believed. From a height of 30 metres the mass of water speeds and booms down seven floors into a big pool, creating [...]
A restoration of the old train has added to the allure of Da Lat “It’s a pity that it is very short. I just want to travel like this from morning till evening!” American tourist Kim Fieldhouse echoes the sentiments of many visitors who have chosen to tour through Da Lat on a new, old [...]
Voi (Elephant) Waterfall is located about 25 kilometers southwest of Da Lat City of Lam Dong Province in Nam Ban Townlet, Lam Ha District. Elephant Waterfall, also called Lieng Rowoa Waterfall, is considered as the most beautiful and majestic waterfall in the highlands province of Lam Dong. It is more than 30m high, about 15m [...]
The flower park is located at 2 Phu Dong Thien Vuong St., Dalat City, Lam Dong Province, which leads from Xuan Huong Lake to Dalat University. Dalat Flower Park is famous for its diverse species of flowers. It is considered a natural museum that houses a fine collection of native and exotic flowers. The park [...]
In 1984, the lake was emptied for renovation purposes. At the bottom of the lake, scientists found many relics belonging to the hill tribe that once lived in this area. Xuan Huong lake is shaped like the crescent moon. Visitors to Da Lat and the towns people use the lake as a place to meet [...]
Tuyen Lam is a natural lake situated on top of a hill covered with pine trees, 6km east of Dalat City. The lake has been surrounded by many stories and legends with sorrowful endings in which the heroine drowns in the lake to keep her true love forever. A view from Thien Vien Truc Lam
General information: Area: 390.5 sq. km Population: 197 thousand habitants (2007) Administrative divisions: -Wards:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 -Communes:Xuan Tho, Xuan Truong, Ta Nung, Tram Hanh Ethnic groups: Kinh, M’nong, Ma, Co Ho, Kho Mu, Hoa, Tay, Nung, Chu Ru Location: Da Lat is the capital of Lam [...]
The management board of the Tuyen Lam tourist site in the resort city of Da Lat, Lam Dong province, has announced it will plant nearly 600,000 mai anh dao trees in Da Lat from now to 2015. Mai anh dao is a special tree in Da Lat, which blossoms pink flowers in late winter, early [...]
A train built based on a 1930s French design began shuttling tourists in the central highlands resort town of Dalat on last Friday. The train comprises four compartments which was resored from the one built by the French in 1930s in Da Lat. This train offers sightseeing tours around Da Lat’s vegetable and flower gardens [...]
