Blog

When it comes to Lam Dong tourism, everyone thinks of Da Lat city with its own charm. However, Lam Dong has many other beautiful scenery, including the white waterfalls across the province. Each of the waterfalls i Lam Dong is associated with an interesting legend, the wild and majestic charm attract all visitors.

Cam Ly Waterfall

Location: Cam Ly Waterfall is located on the stream of Cam Le, more than 2km west of Da Lat city center.

Cam Ly Falls is associated with the gratitude of the people in a village of the Lat people to K ‘Mly chief. Over time, and following to the pronunciation of the people of other ethnicities, the name of the waterfall changed to Cam Ly. Besides, there is a presumption that Cam Ly originated from Sino – Vietnamese. Cam means sweet and Ly means is seeping into the middle.

The stream of Cam Ly waterfall is about 10m high. Although it is not too high, the water flow is strong and but still gentle. This is the waterfall that goes into many poems and songs. Waterfall is one of the indispensable symbols of Da Lat besides Xuan Huong or Than Tho Lake.

Prenn Waterfall – One of the most famous waterfalls in Lam Dong

Location: Located at the entrance of Prenn Pass, on National Road 20 from Sai Gon to Da Lat, 10 km south of Da Lat city center.

Prenn Waterfall is like a natural welcome gate of the Da Lat city. On the last days of summer, the water wall of the waterfall is like an epic song and the voice is the steam curtain of water that keeps visitors tighter the coat.

There are two ways for tourists to explore the falls are wandering around the bridge inside to watch the flow or squeeze on the cable car across the falls. To see the waterfall and go into the waterfall you can rent a floating boat for only from 35,000 to 50,000VND. Coming to Prenn Waterfall, besides admiring waterfalls, watching the vast pine hills, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy specialty snakehead gruel with prices from 160,000 to 200,000 VND for 4 people to eat.

Dalanta Waterfall

Location: 5 km from Da Lat center, located in the middle of Prenn Pass. From National Highway 20, turn down 300 meters to a small valley, tourists will reach Datanla waterfall.

Being exploited for tourism purposes since 2000, Datanla Waterfall attracts visitors with clear water flowing through 7 rocky mountains and then pouring down to large stones. Coming here, besides watching the waterfall, visitors also have a chance to participate in some adventurous games such as climbing or kayak the waterfall.

Datanla waterfall has beautiful smooth stones. The tale goes that once upon a time, fairies often came to play and bath. That is why this area is also called Fairy Stream. Going down for more, visitors will encounter a deep abyss called the Death Abyss. This is an extremely dangerous place. It is easily prone to accidents if you are not equipped with professional equipment to ensure safety. So, do not try to access this area if you do not want encounter bad things.

Want to find some other amazing attractions to visit in Da Lat? Read more here.

Pongour Waterfalls in Lam Dong

Location: Pongour waterfall or Seven-storey waterfall is located in Duc Trong district, Lam Dong province, 50 km from Da Lat.

This is a beautiful, dreamlike and majestic waterfall in the South Central Highlands. It was considered as the most majestic waterfall in Indochina by the French. The Pongour waterfall is also recognized by the Emperor Bao Dai as “Nam Thien De Nhat Thac” (meaning the most majestic waterfall in Vietnam) about 60 years ago. By 2000, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism had decided to recognize this place as a historical and national monument.

As the way to the waterfall is quite far so you need to prepare food in advance. In resorts nearby, they only sell snacks such as potato, roasted corn, etc. The first thing you have to do when coming to the waterfall by motorbike is to pay 10,000 to 15,000 VND for parking fee. You can buy entrance ticket at the gate with 20,000 VND. From the parking area, you will have to take a 15-minute walk to the waterfall.

Pongour is the only waterfall in Lam Dong that holds the annual festival on the full moon in Lunar January. If you visit Dalanta at this time, you can see many ethnicities coming here to participate in rituals, dance and have fun together.

Above are the top most beautiful waterfalls in Lam Dong that you must visit when having a trip to this province. Come and see the majesty of the nature in your own eyes.